SERIES
MODEL MT-65H
TAMPING RAMMER
(HONDA GASOLINE ENGINE)
Revision #4 (06/30/05)
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Do not move the rammer with the lifting handle and the
front rollers more than 5 meters.
DANGER Refueling Hazard
NEVER refuel rammer when placed in truck bed with
plastic liner. The possibility exists of explosion due to static CAUTION
CAUTION - Read Manual Read Manual
electricity. When adding fuel, remove rammer from truck Before attempting to operate
bed and place on ground. the pump, and to avoid
serious injury to personnel,
always read and understand
operation manual. Failure to
read and understand
operation manual could
result in serious harm or
even death!
Specifications are general and are subject to change without notice. If exact
NOTE measurements are required, equipment should be weighed and measured.
Figure 1 shows the location of the controls and components 8. Fuel Tank/Cap – Remove this cap to add unleaded gaso-
for the MT-65H Tamping Rammer. The functions of each line to the fuel tank. Make sure cap is tightened securely. DO
control is described below: NOT over fill.
1. Throttle Lever – Used to adjust engine speed (rpm). Move
lever forward (SLOW) to reduce engine speed, move lever WARNING
back toward operator (FAST) to increase speed.
Adding fuel to the tank should be accomplished only
2. Fuel Shut-Off Valve – Supplies fuel from the fuel tank to
when the engine is stopped and has had an
the engine. To begin fuel flow move the fuel shut-off valve
opportunity to cool down. In the event of a fuel spill,
downward.
DO NOT attempt to start the engine until the fuel
3. Oil Bath Fill Plug – Open this plug to add oil to the oil residue has been completely wiped up, and the area surrounding
bath reservoir. the engine is dry.
4. Drain Valve – Open this valve to remove oil from the 9. Bellows – Reservoir for oil bath.
bellows.
10. Handle – To operate rammer GRIP handle assembly
5. Primary Air Cleaner – Pre-cleans (first stage) dirt and firmly on both sides.
other debris from entering the engine.
11. Nameplate – Displays information regarding the rammer.
6. L1.Foot – Laminated
A Returned wood
Material with tempered
Authorization muststeel plate for by Multiquip prior to shipment. A copy of the Authorization must
be approved
superior shockthe
accompany absorption.
shipment to the designated Warehouse. A copy of the original Multiquip invoice to the customer must
also accompany the shipment.
7. Oil Level Sight Glass – Indicates the level of oil in the oil
bath reservoir.
INITIAL SERVICING
The engine (Figure 6) must be checked for proper lubrication and 5. Recoil Starter (pull rope) – Manual-starting method. Pull
filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the manufacturer's Engine the starter grip until resistance is felt, then pull briskly and
manual for instructions and details of operation and servicing. smoothly.
1. Secondary Air Cleaner – Prevents dirt and other debris 6. Muffler – Used to reduce noise and emissions.
from entering the fuel system. Remove wing-nut on top of
air filter cannister to gain access to filter element.
2. Choke Lever –Used when starting the engine. Normally
used in cold weather conditions. In cold weather turn the WARNING
choke lever to the fully closed position, in warm weather
Engine components can generate extreme heat.
set choke lever half way or completely open.
To prevent burns, DO NOT touch these areas
3. Spark Plug – Provides spark to the ignition system. Set while the engine is running or immediately after operating. NEVER
spark plug gap to 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.024 - 0.028 inch). Clean operate the engine with the muffler removed.
spark plug once a week.
4. Engine ON/OFF Switch – Controls the starting and 7. Dipstick/Oil Filler Cap – Remove this cap to determine if
stopping of the engine. Switch must be in the "ON" position the engine oil is low. Add oil through this filler port as
when starting the engine. recommended in Table 3.
8. Oil Drain Plug – Remove this plug to remove oil from the
engine's crankcase.
Operating the engine without an air
NOTE filter, with a damaged air filter, or a filter
in need of replacement will allow dirt
to enter the engine, causing rapid
engine wear.
CAUTI
CAUTION
Failure to understand the operation of the MT-65H Tamping
Rammer could result in severe damage to the trowel or
personal injury.
4. Grip the recoil starter (Figure 8 ) handle and pull it until you
feel a slight resistance.Then pull sharply and quickly. Return
the recoil starter handle to the starter case before releasing.
2. Close the fuel shut- off valve (Figure 12) by moving the fuel
CAUTI
CAUTION cock lever to the CLOSED position.
Make sure that the throttle lever is moved to the FULL OPEN
position. Operating the rammer at less than full speeds can
result in damage to the clutch springs or foot.
Emergency Showdown
1. Move the throttle lever quickly to the IDLE position, and turn
the engine start/stop switch to the STOP position.
Difficult to start
Improper spark gap? Set spark plug gap to the correct gap.
Fuel is available but spark plug Shor t circuit at stop switch? Check stop switch circuit. Replace stop switch if defective.
will not ignite. (Power NOT
available at high tension cable). Ignition coil defective? Replace ignition coil.
Defective cylinder head gasket? Tighten cylinder head bolts or replace head gasket.
Fuel is available and spark plug
ignites (compression low ). Cylinder worn? Replace cylinder.
Ignition coil defective? Flush fuel sytem and replace with fresh fuel.
Not enough power available Ignition plug often shor ts? Replace ignition wires, clean ignition.
(compression normal, miss-
firing).
Fuel in use inadequate (water, Flush fuel sytem and replace with fresh fuel.
dust)?
Spark plug heat value incorrect? Replace spark plug with correct type spark plug.
Engine runs but rammer jumps Clutch slips? Replace or adjust clutch.
erratically or not at all..
Spring Failure? Replace sprial spring.
Speed of engine improper? Adjust engine speed to correct operating RPM setting.