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MT-60H/H2 — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS!
Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating
this equipment. Failure to read and understand the Safety
Messages and Operating Instructions could result in injury to
yourself and others.
HAZARD SYMBOLS
Lethal Exhaust Gases
NOTE
This Owner's Manual has been developed to provide
complete instructions for the safe and efficient operation
of the MQ Mikasa Model MT-60H-H2 Tamping Rammer
Refer to the engine manufacturer’s instructions for data
relative to its safe operation.
Before using this tamping rammer, ensure that the
operating individual has read and understands all
instructions in this manual.
SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS
The three (3) Safety Messages shown below will inform you
about potential hazards that could injure you or others. The
Safety Messages specifically address the level of exposure to
the operator, and are preceded by one of three words: DANGER,WARNING, or CAUTION.
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous
carbon monoxide. This gas is colorless and
odorless, and can cause death if inhaled.
NEVER operate this equipment in a confined
area or enclosed structure that does not
provide ample free flow air.
Explosive Fuel
GASOLINE is extremely flammable, and itsvapors can cause an explosion if ignited. DO
NOT start the engine near spilled fuel or
combustible fluids. DO NOT fill the fuel tank
while the engine is running or hot. DO NOT
overfill tank, since spilled fuel could ignite if it
comes into contact with hot engine parts or
sparks from the ignition system. Store fuel in
approved containers, in well-ventilated areas
and away from sparks and flames. NEVER
use fuel as a cleaning agent.
DANGERDANGER
DANGER
DANGERDANGER
You WILL be
if you DO NOT follow these directions.
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
WARNINGWARNING
You CAN be KILLED or
you DO NOT follow these directions.
CAUTICAUTI
CAUTION
CAUTICAUTI
You CAN be
these directions.
Potential hazards associated with the MT-60H-H2 tamping
rammer operation will be referenced with Hazard Symbols which
appear throughout this manual, and will be referenced in
conjunction with Safety Message Alert Symbols.
KILLED
INJURED
if you DO NOT follow
or
SERIOUSLY INJURED
SERIOUSLY INJURED
if
Burn Hazards
Engine components can generate extreme heat.
To prevent burns, DO NOT touch these areas
while the engine is running or immediately after
operations. Never operate the engine with heat
shields or heat guards removed.
Rotating Parts
NEVER operate equipment with covers, or
guards removed. Keep fingers, hands, hair and
clothing away from all moving parts to prevent
injury.
the OFF position, when the reversible plate
compactor is not in use.
Sight and Hearing hazard
ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing
protection.
Respiratory Hazard
ALWAYS wear approved respiratory
protection.
Equipment Damage Messages
Other important messages are provided throughout this manual
to help prevent damage to your reversible plate compactor,
other property, or the surrounding environment.
This reversible plate compactor,
NOTE
other property, or the surrounding
environment could be damaged if
you do not follow instructions.
Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to serious
injury or even death! This equipment is to be operated by
trained and qualified personnel only! This equipment is for
industrial use only.
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the MQ Mikasa MT-60H-H2 Tamping Rammer:
GENERAL SAFETY
■
DO NOT operate or service this equipment before
reading this entire manual.
■
This equipment should not be operated by
persons under 18 years of age.
■
NEVER operate this equipment without proper
protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, steeltoed boots and other protective devices required
by the job.
■
NEVER operate this equipment when not
feeling well due to fatigue, illness or taking
medicine.
■
NEVER operate this equipment under the
influence or drugs or alcohol.
■
Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■
Manufacture does not assume responsibility for any accident
due to equipment modifications.
■
NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not
recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage to
the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
■
NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold,
muffler or cylinder. Allow these parts to
cool before servicing engine or rammer.
■
High Temperatures – Allow the engine to cool before
adding fuel or performing service and maintenance
hot
functions. Contact with
burns.
■
The engine section of this rammer requires an adequate free
flow of cooling air. NEVER operate the rammer in any
components can cause serious
enclosed or narrow area
where free flow of the air is
restricted. If the air flow is
restricted it will cause serious
damage to the rammer or
engine and may cause injury
to people. Remember the
rammer's engine gives off
■
ALWAYS check the machine for loosened threads or bolts
before starting.
■
ALWAYS wear proper respiratory (mask), hearing and eye
protection equipment when operating the rammer.
ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks
and open flames.
■
ALWAYS use extreme caution when
working with flammable liquids. When
refueling, stop the engine and allow it to
cool. DO NOT
machine. Fire or explosion could result
from fuel vapors, or if fuel is spilled on a hot
engine.
■
NEVER operate the rammer in an explosive atmosphere or
near combustible materials. An explosion or fire could result
causing severe
smoke around or near the
bodily harm or even death.
MT-60H/H2 — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■
NEVER Run engine without air filter. Severe engine may occur.
■
Always service air cleaner frequently to prevent carburetor
malfunction.
■
Always be sure the operator is familiar with proper safety
precautions and operations techniques before using rammer.
■
Always store equipment properly when it is not being used.
Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry location out of the
reach of children.
■
NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not
recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage to the
equipment and/or injury to user may result.
■
NEVER Run engine without air cleaner. Severe engine damage
may occur.
■
Always read, understand, and follow procedures in Operator’s
Manual before attempting to operate equipment.
■
Always be sure the operator is familiar with proper safety
precautions and operations techniques before using pump.
■
Always store equipment properly when it is not being used.
Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry location out of the
reach of children.
Emergencies
■
■
■
ALWAYS know the location of the
nearest
ALWAYS know the location of the nearest
and
In emergencies,
nearest phone or
fire extinguisher
first aid kit
.
always
keep a phone on the job site
.
know the location of the
.
Also know the phone numbers of the nearest
ambulance, doctor
and
fire department
. This
information will be invaluable in the case of an
emergency.
■
Refer to the
technical questions or information
ROBIN Engine Owner's Manual
for engine
recommended by Multiquip
for this equipment. Damage to the equipment and/or injury to
user may result.
Transporting
■
Always shutdown engine before transporting.
■
Tighten fuel tank cap securely and close fuel cock to prevent
fuel from spilling.
■
Drain fuel when transporting rammer over long distances or
bad roads.
■
When placing the rammer inside a truck-bed for transport,
Maintenance Safety
■
■
■
■
always tie-down the rammer.
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■
■
NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a
running machine.
ALWAYS allow the machine a proper amount of time to
cool before servicing.
Keep the machinery in proper running condition.
Fix damage to the machine immediately and always replace
broken parts.
Dispose of hazardous waste properly. Examples of
potentially hazardous waste are used motor oil, fuel and
fuel filters.
DO NOT use food or plastic containers to dispose of
hazardous waste.
DO NOT pour waste, oil or fuel directly onto the ground,
down a drain or into any water source.
The MQ Mikasa MT-60H/H2 tamping rammer is a powerful
compacting tool capable of applying a tremendous force in
consecutive impacts to a soil surface. Its applications include
soil compacting for road, embankments and reservoirs as well
as backfilling for gas pipelines, water pipelines and cable
installation work.
The impact force of the MT-60H/H2 levels and uniformly
compacts voids between soil particles to increase dry density.
Circular motion is converted to create impact force. The MT60H/H2 tamping rammer develops a powerful compacting force
at the foot of the rammer. To maintain optimum performance,
proper operation and service are essential.
Construction of Tamping Rammer
The MQ Mikasa MT-60H/H2 Tamping Rammer is equipped with
an Robin air cooled, four cycle gasoline engine. Transmission of
the power takes place by increasing the engine speed to engage
the centrifugal clutch.
Rammer Gearbox and Spring Cylinder
The MQ Mikasa MT-60H/H2 uses an oil bath lubrication system.
Always check the oil level through the oil level sight glass at the
rear of the tamper foot.
Controls
Before starting the MT-60H/H2 Tamping Rammer, identify and
understand the function of the controls, see Figure 1.
Figure 1 shows the location of the controls and components
for the MT-60H/H2 Tamping Rammer. The functions of each
control is described below:
1.Throttle Lever – Controls engine speed and the tamping
action of the rammer.
2.Engine Stop Switch – Controls the starting and stopping
of the engine. Switch must be in the "ON" position when
starting the engine.
3.Choke Lever – Used when starting the engine. Normally
used in cold weather conditions. In cold weather turn the
choke lever to the fully closed position, in warm weather
set choke lever half way or completely open.
4.Fuel Shut-Off Valve – Supplies fuel from the fuel tank to
the engine. To begin fuel flow move the fuel shut-off valve
downward.
5.Oil Bath Fill Plug – Open this plug to add oil to the oil
bath reservoir
6.Drain Valve – Open this valve to remove oil from the
bellows.
7.Pre- Cleaner – Pre-cleans (first stage) dirt and other
debris from entering the engine.
8.Foot– Laminated wood with tempered steel plate for
superior shock absorption.
9.Oil Level Sight Glass – Indicates the level of oil in the oil
bath reservoir.
10. Recoil Starting Handle – Used when starting the engine.
Pull starter handle sharply and quickly, then return
starter handle to starter case before releasing.
11. Fuel Tank/Cap – Poly fuel tank to avoid rust and
corrosion, remove this cap to add gasoline.
12. Engine Air Cleaner – Prevents dirt (second stage) and
other debris from entering the engine.
13. Bellows – Reservoir for oil bath.
14. Handle – To operate rammer
firmly on both sides.
15. Muffler– Used to reduce noise and emissions.
16. Spark Plug – Provides spark to the ignition system,
replace with engine manufactures recommended type
spark plug.
17. Nameplate – Displays information regarding the rammer.
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the MT-60H/H2 Tamping Rammer. It extremely
important that this section be read carefully before attempting to
operate the rammer.
DO NOT use your rammer until this section is thoroughly
understood.
DANGERDANGER
DANGER
DANGERDANGER
Failure to understand the operation of the MT-60H/H2
Tamping Rammer could result in severe damage to the
rammer or personal injury.
Rammer Gearbox and Spring Cylinder Oil Bath
This unit uses an oil bath lubrication system. Perform the following:
1.Check the oil level through the oil level sight glass (Figure 2)
at the rear of the tamper foot.
Engine
1.Fill the fuel tank (Figure 3 ) with unleaded gasoline. At the
same time, check the engine oil and make it a habit to
replenish it often.
Figure 3. Fuel Tank
2. Low levels of oil may result in engine seizure due to high
Figure 2. Foot Housing Sight Glass
2.If oil is not visible, add 10W-30 motor oil into the oil fill plug
opening (Figure 2). The bath contains approximately 1.7
pints (800 cc.)
The oil level should be kept at the
half way point of the sight glass.
levels of consumption during operations.
3. Check the engine oil level and if the engine oil level is low, it
should be refilled. Use the proper motor oil as suggested in
the Table 3 below.
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Inspection
1.Check all nuts, bolts fasteners for tightness. Retighten as
necessary.
2.Clean any dirt from the recoil starter and foot pedestal. Wipe
the entire unit clean before operating.
3.Replace any missing or damaged Safety Operation decals.
4.Adjust height of handle. Adjust handle by loosening nuts and
moving handle to suit operation. Retighten nuts.
Initial Start-up
MT-60H/H2 — OPERATION
When starting the MT-60H/H2 Tamping Rammer perform the
following:
1.Open the fuel shut- off valve by moving the
open
to the
2.Set the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 6) to the "ON"
positi on (start).
position (Figure 5).
Figure 5. Fuel Cock
fuel cock
lever
Figure 7. Choke Lever
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.
Figure 8. Recoil Starter
5.When
the engine starts, move the choke lever slowly to the
"FULL OPEN" position. Warm up the engine by running at
low speed for three to five minutes, check for gas leakage or
abnormal sounds.
6.If the engine does not start after repeated attempts,
check the spark plug for excess fuel. Clean and replace
the spark plug as needed, then move the choke lever
(Figure 7) to the half open position to avoid flooding and
repeat steps 1 thru 5.
Figure 6. On Off Switch
3.Close the choke lever Figure 7, and move the throttle lever
to the "Full Open" position. Turning the choke lever 90
degrees clockwise closes the choke . In cold weather, start the
unit with choke fully closed. In warm weather or when the
engine is warm, the unit can be started with choke halfway
or completely open.
1.To start the rammer tamping action, move the throttle lever
(Figure 9) quickly from IDLE (close) to the FULL OPEN
position . DO NOT move the throttle lever slowly as this may
cause damage to the clutch or spring.
Figure 9. Throttle Lever
3.To stop the tamping action, move throttle lever quickly from
the FULL OPEN to IDLE position.
Stopping The Engine
Normal Shutdown
1.Move throttle lever quickly from the FULL OPEN to IDLE
position (Figure 9) and run the engine for three minutes at
cools
low speed. After the engine
switch to the “STOP” position (Figure 6) until engine comes
to a complete stop.
2.Close the fuel shut- off valve by moving the fuel cock lever to
the CLOSED position. See Figure 5.
Emergency Showdown
1.Move the throttle lever quickly to the
the engine start/stop switch to the
, turn the engine start/stop
IDLE
position, and turn
STOP
position.
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
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
2.The MT-60H/H2 Tamping rammer is designed to run at 5,500
rpm. At optimum rpm the foot hits at the rate of 675 impacts
per minute. Increasing throttle speed past factory set rpm
does not increase impacts and may damage unit. The MT60H/H2 is designed to advance while tamping. For faster
advance, pull back slightly on the handle so that rear of foot
contacts soil first.