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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.
This Owner's Manual has been
developed to provide complete
instructions for the safe and efficient
NOTE
Before using this 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,
operation of the MQ Mikasa, ModelMT-65HATamping Rammer. Refer to
the engine manufacturers instructions
for data relative to its safe operation.
HAZARD SYMBOLS
Potential hazards associated with the operation of a
Tamping Rammer
which appear throughout this manual, and will be referenced
in conjunction with Safety Message Alert Symbols.
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.
Gasoline is extremely flammable, and
its vapors can cause an explosion if
ignited. DO NOT start the engine near
spilled fuel or combustible fluids.
will be referenced with Hazard Symbols
Lethal Exhaust Gases
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
WARNINGWARNING
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
WARNINGWARNING
Lethal Exhaust Gas Hazards
Explosive Fuel Hazards
MT-74F
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.
KILLED
INJURED
if you DO NOT follow
or
SERIOUSLY INJURED
SERIOUSLY INJURED
if
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.
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
WARNINGWARNING
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.
NEVER operate equipment with covers,
or guards removed. Keep fingers, hands,
hair and clothing away from all moving
parts to prevent injury.
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
ALWAYS place the ON/OFF switch in
the OFF position when the rammer is
not in use.
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
ALWAYS wear approved eye and
hearing protection.
Rotating Parts Hazards
Accidental Starting Hazards
Eye and Hearing Hazards
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
Other important messages are provided throughout this
manual to help prevent damage to your light tower, other
property, or the surrounding environment.
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
Before starting operation, check the lifting handle to
make sure there is no damage on the bolts, no cracks
or breakage on the handle, and no fissure on the surface.
This handle is for
lift the shoe part of the rammer with the body laid down
on the ground or truck bed. Use proper lifting techniques
to avoid back injury.
Do not use this rammer as a rammer lift point. Use the
lifting point on top of the rammer.
manual lifting only
Equipment Damage
Hazards
Lifting Handle
. Use handle to
Do not move the rammer with the lifting handle and the
DANGERDANGER
DANGER
DANGERDANGER
NEVER refuel rammer when placed in truck bed with
plastic liner. The possibility exists of explosion due to static
electricity. When adding fuel, remove rammer from truck
bed and place on ground.
Refueling Hazard
front rollers more than 5 meters.
Before attempting to operate
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!
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.
Read this manual!
NEVER touch the hot exhaust
manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow
these parts to cool before servicing
engine or rammer.
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the MT-65HA 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, steel-toed 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 of
drugs
or
alcohol
.
■
High Temperatures – Allow the engine to cool before
adding fuel or performing service and maintenance
functions. Contact with
burns.
■
The engine section of this rammer requires an adequate
free flow of cooling air.
any 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
carbon monoxide gas.
■
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
or near the machine. Fire or explosion
could result from fuel vapors, or if fuel
is spilled on a hot engine.
hot!
NEVER
DEADLY
smoke
components can cause serious
operate the rammer in
around
■
■
ALWAYS wear proper respiratory (mask),
hearing and eye protection equipment when
operating the rammer.
■
Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■
Manufacturer 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.
The Mikasa MT-65HA 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-65HA levels and uniformly
compacts voids between soil particles to increase dry density.
Circular motion is converted to create impact force. The MT65HA 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 Mikasa MT-65HA is equipped with an air cooled, fourcycle gasoline engine. Transmission of the power takes place
by increasing the engine speed to engage the centrifugal
clutch.
Rammer Gearbox and Spring Cylinder
The Mikasa MT-65HA uses an oil bath lubrication system.
Always check the oil level through the oil level sight glass at
the rear of the tamper foot.
1.Make sure that there is no damage on the bolts.
2.Make sure that there is no crack or breakage on handle.
3.Make sure that there is no fissure on the surface. If there
is any abnormality or damage, replace with new one.
For operation:
This handle is to be used to lift up the shoe part of the machine
with the body laid down on the ground or truck bed.
1.Use proper lifting techniques to avoid back injury. This
handle is for manual lifting only.
2.Do not use this handle as a rammer lift point. Use the
lifting point on the top of the machine.
3.Do not move the rammer with the lifting handle and the
front rollers more than 16 feet (5 meters).
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
Before starting operation check the lifting
handle to:
Handle Operation
Controls
Before starting the MT-65HA Tamping Rammer identify and
understand the function of the controls, see Figure 1 on
page 13.
The engine (Figure 6) must be checked for proper lubrication and
filled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to the manufacturers Engine
manual for instructions & details of operation and servicing.
1.Secondary Air Cleaner – Prevents dirt and other debris
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
choke lever to the fully closed position, in warm weather
set choke lever half way or completely open.
3.Spark Plug – Provides spark to the ignition system. Set
spark plug gap to 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.024 - 0.028 inch). Clean
spark plug once a week.
4.Engine ON/OFF Switch – Controls the starting and
stopping of the engine. Switch must be in the "ON" position
when starting the engine.
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.
5.Recoil Starter (pull rope) – Manual-starting method. Pull
the starter grip until resistance is felt, then pull briskly and
smoothly.
6.Muffler – Used to reduce noise and emissions.
while the engine is running or immediately after operating. NEVER
operate the engine with the muffler removed.
7.Dipstick/Oil Filler Cap – Remove this cap to determine if
the engine oil is low. Add oil through this filler port as
recommended in Table 3.
8.Oil Drain Plug – Remove this plug to remove oil from the
engine's crankcase.
WARNING
Engine components can generate extreme heat.
To prevent burns, DO NOT touch these areas
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the MT-65HA 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.
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CAUTION
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Failure to understand the operation of the MT-65HA Tamping
Rammer could result in severe damage to the trowel 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 SE, SF or higher grade motor
oil into the oil fill plug opening (Figure 2). The bath contains
approximately 1.7 pints (800 cc.)
NOTE
The oil level should be kept at the
half way point of the sight glass.
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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MT-65HA — OPERATION
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
When starting the MT-65HA Tamping Rammer perform the
following:
1.Open the
lever to the
fuel shut- off valve
open
position (Figure 5).
by moving the
fuel cock
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, star t 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.
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 7. Choke Lever
Figure 5. Fuel Shut-Off Valve (ON)
2.Set the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 6) to the "ON"
5.If engine fails to start, move the choke lever (Figure 7) to the
half open position to avoid flooding.
6.Repeat steps 1 thru 4.
7.If the engine does not start after repeated attempts,
check the spark plug for excess fuel. Clean and replace
the spark plug as needed.
MT-65HA — OPERATION
Operation
1.To start the rammer tamping action, move the throttle lever
(Figure 9)
position . DO NOT move the throttle lever slowly as this may
cause damage to the clutch or spring.
Figure 9. Throttle Lever (Full Open)
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.
quickly
CAUTICAUTI
CAUTION
CAUTICAUTI
from IDLE (close) to the FULL OPEN
Stopping The Engine
Normal Shutdown
1.Move throttle lever quickly from the FULL OPEN to IDLE
2.Close the
position (Figure 10) and run the engine for three minutes at
cools
low speed. After the engine
switch to the “STOP” position (Figure 11).
Figure 11. ON/OFF Switch (Off Position)
fuel shut- off valve
cock lever to the CLOSED position.
, turn the engine start/stop
(Figure 12) by moving the fuel
2.The MT-65HA Tamping rammer is designed to run at 3,600
rpm. At optimum rpm the foot hits at the rate between 590 ~
695 impacts per minute. Increasing throttle speed past
factory set rpm does not increase impacts and may damage
unit. The MT-65HA is designed to advance while tamping. For
faster advance, pull back slightly on the handle so that rear
of foot contacts soil first.
3.To stop the tamping action, move throttle lever quickly from
the FULL OPEN to IDLE position.
Figure 10. Throttle Lever (Idle)
Figure 12. Fuel Shut-OFF Valve (Off Position)
Emergency Showdown
1.Move the throttle lever quickly to the
the engine start/stop switch to the
Perform the scheduled maintenance procedures as indicated:
DAILY
■
Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and control
area. Clean or replace the air cleaner elements as necessary.
Check and retighten all fasteners as necessary. Check the
spring box and bellows for oil leaks. Repair or replace as
needed.
WEEKLY
■
Remove the fuel filter cap and clean the inside of the fuel
tank.
■
Remove or clean the filter at the bottom of the tank.
■
Remove and clean the spark plug, then adjust the spark gap
to 0.02~0.03 inch (0.6~0.7 mm). This unit has electronic
ignition, which requires no adjustments.
■
Clean air cleaner cover.
150 HOURS (Pre-Cleaner)
■
Remove the element from the pre-cleaner (Figure 11) at the
150 HOURS (Oil Bath)
■
Drain oil reservoir on foot housing (Figure 13). Refill with
approximately 1.7 pt. (800 cc.) of 10W-30 SE, SF or higher
grade motor oil. Oil should be midway in sight glass. Break in
oil should be changed after first 50 hours.
top of the crankcase (body side) and clean it with cleaning oil
(kerosene). Check daily if rammer is used in a dusty area.
MT-65HA — MAINTENANCE
Figure 12. Engine Air Cleaner
Yearly
■
Figure 11. Primary Air Filter
■
Lubricate the top element (yellow) with 2~5 cc of engine oil
■
SAE-30.
■
Lubricate bottom element (gray) with 13~15 cc of engine oil
SAE-30 and completely squeeze out the excess oil from the
element before installing.
■
Tap the paper filter element (Figure 12 ) several times on a
Long Term Storage
■
■
hard surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air [not
exceeding 30 psi (207 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
element from the air cleaner case side.
Brushing will force dirt into the fibers. Replace the paper filter