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 MTR-60L Tamping Rammer:
GENERAL SAFETY
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DO NOT operate or service thisequipment before
reading this entire manual.
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This equipment should not be operated by persons
under 18 years of age.
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NEVER operate this equipment without proper
protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, steeltoed boots and other protective devices required
by the job.
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NEVER operate this equipment when not
feeling well due to fatigue, illness or taking
medicine.
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NEVER operate this equipment under the
influence or drugs or alcohol.
Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
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Manufacture does not assume responsibility for any accident
due to equipment modifications.
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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.
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NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold,
muffler or cylinder. Allow these parts to
cool before servicing engine or rammer.
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High Temperatures– Allow the engine to cool before adding
fuel or performing service and maintenance functions. Contact
hot
with
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The engine section of this rammer requires an adequate free
flow of cooling air. NEVER operate the rammer in any
components can cause serious burns.
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 DEADLY carbon monoxide
gas.
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ALWAYS check the machine for loosened threads or bolts
before starting.
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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.
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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
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NEVER operate the rammer in an explosive atmosphere or
near combustible materials. An explosion or fire could result
causing severe
bodily harm or even death.
smoke around or near the
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NEVER Run engine without air filter. Severe engine damage
may occur.
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Always service air cleaner frequently to prevent poor combustion
and engine damage.
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Always be sure the operator is familiar with proper safety
precautions and operations techniques before using rammer.
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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.
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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.
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NEVER Run engine without air cleaner. Severe engine damage
may occur.
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Always read, understand, and follow procedures in Operator’s
Manual before attempting to operate equipment.
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Refer to the
technical questions or information
ROBIN Engine Owner's Manual
for engine
recommended by Multiquip
Transporting
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Emergencies
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Always know the location of the nearest
and
Also know the phone numbers of the nearest
doctor
invaluable in the case of an emergency.
Maintenance Safety
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for this equipment. Damage to the equipment and/or injury to
user may result.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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,
always tie-down the rammer in the upright position.
fire extinguisher
first aid kit
and
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.
. Know the location of the nearest telephone.
fire department
ambulance
. This information will be
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Fix damage to the machine immediately and always replace
broken parts and decals which are missing or difficult to
read.
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Dispose of hazardous waste properly. Examples of
potentially hazardous waste are used motor oil, fuel and
fuel filters.
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DO NOT use food or plastic containers to dispose of
hazardous waste.
The Mikasa MTR-60L 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.
NOTE
Narrow extension shoe
accessories are available from
MQ.
The impact force of the MTR-60L levels and uniformly compacts
voids between soil particles to increase dry density.
Circular motion is converted to create impact force. The MTR60L 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
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Mikasa MTR-60L 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 Mikasa MTR-60L uses an grease lubrication system. Always
apply grease to all grease fittings every 8 hours of operation.
(Shell Darina EP2 or Equivalent).
Controls
Before starting the MTR-60L Tamping Rammer, identify and
understand the function of the controls, see Figure 1 on page 11.
Figure 1 shows the location of the controls and components
for the MTR-60L Tamping Rammer. The functions of each
control is described below:
1.Fuel Tank/Cap – Remove this cap to add fuel. Tank holds
.39 gallons (1.5 liters ) unleaded. Mix 32:1 ratio with
outboard motor oil.
2.Throttle Lever – Controls engine speed and the tamping
action of the rammer.
3.Handle – To operate rammer
firmly.
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.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.
6.Engine Air Cleaner – Prevents dirt and other debris
from entering the engine.
GRIP
handle assembly
8.Foot– Laminated wood with tempered steel plate for
superior shock absorption.
9.Fuel Valve – Open this valve to remove excess fuel from
the carburetor or crankcase.
10. Nameplate – Displays information regarding the rammer.
11. Muffler– Used to reduce noise and emissions.
12. Recoil Starting Handle – Used when starting the engine.
Pull starter handle sharply and quickly, then return
starter handle to starter case before releasing.
13. Engine Stop Switch – Controls the starting and stopping
of the engine. Switch must be in the "ON" position when
starting the engine.
14. Spark Plug – Provides spark to the ignition system,
replace with engine manufactures recommended type
spark plug.
7.Grease Fill Plugs – Grease these plugs to lubricate the
top and bottom mechanical component ends of the
rammer.
We strongly recommend that you study this Operational Manual.
Proper maintenance and operation is essential for long life and
durability of your rammer.
1. Before operating
The rammer should be greased every two weeks (normal
1-1.
use) days.
(PART#GS2).
Thermatex, both have a bentone base with a EP-2 rating.
inferior type grease is used, the grease could become too thick
or too thin due to change in temperature and improper lubrication
may result.
1-2.
Use a well blended mixture of fuel ( 32 parts gasoline: 1 part 2cycle outboard oil).
High test ethyl gasoline is not recommended.
the gasoline should be a good grade of two-cycle or outboard
motor oil (Fig. 1).
TYPE MOTOR OIL.
1-3.
located in the fuel tank is used.
is installed in the fuel tank cap as fuel may splash out of the tank
due to vibration.
1-4.
1-5.
should be paid to cleaning the spindle rod and guide spindle
(located underneath the protective sleeve) and the recoil starter.
(Figs. 4 and 5.)
2. Starting
2-1.
(Fig. 6).
2-2.
“off” position.
In cold weather, start the unit with the choke in the fully closed
position.
can be started with the choke halfway or completely open
(Fig.7).
2-3.
NOTE: Do not pull the starter rope all the way to the end and do
not let the starter rope snap back as damage may result (Fig.8).
2-4.
the fully open position.
low speed prior to operating the rammer.
2-5.
plug for excessive carbon or excess fuel on the spark plug.
Clean and replace the spark plug as necessary.
is flooded or the crank case is loaded with excess fuel, open the
drain cock as shown in (Fig. 9) and drain out excess fuel.
Be sure to use MQ HIGH TEMPERATURE GREASE
Equivalent greases are Shell Darina or Texaco
If an
The rammer is equipped with a two-cycle gasoline engine.
A regular grade gasoline should be used.
The oil used with
DO NOT USE REGULAR AUTOMOTIVE-
When filling the rammer with fuel, be sure that the fuel filter
Make sure that the leak stopper
(Figs. 2 and 3.)
Check all the screws and bolts for tightness.
Clean all mud and dirt from the rammer. Particular attention
Turn the fuel on by moving the fuel cock lever downward
Close the choke lever and move the throttle lever to the
The choke is closed by moving the lever upward.
In summer time or when the engine is warm,
Forcefully pull the recoil starter rope to start the engine.
As soon as the engine starts, gradually open the choke to
Let the engine idle for 2 to 3 minutes at
If the engine does not start, remove and
check the spark
the unit
If the carburetor
Fig. 2 — Filter the mixed gasoline with filter
Fig. 3 — Do not forget to install the leak stopper
Move the throttle lever (Figure 10) from the “off” to the “on “
position.
“on” position (Fig. 10).
result in damage to the clutch or springs.
3-2.
times per minute at an engine speed of 4000 rpm.
Increasing the engine speed above the recommended operating
engine speed will not increase the effectiveness of the rammer.
Impact actually decreases
a tamping effect.
rammer over hard surfaces such as concrete and asphalt are
not recommended as damage to the machine may result.
3-3.
not allow the rammer to operate smoothly.
warmed by moving the throttle lever from the “on” to the “off”
position several times until the grease is heated and the rammer
operates smoothly.
3-4.
increase the travel speed of the rammer, push down lightly on
the handle. Open blows or running the rammer without contacting
the soil is not recommended.
3.5.
may be greased daily as paragraph 5-2; however, weekly
greasing is sufficient.
Make sure that the throttle lever is moved to the fully
Operating the rammer at half speeds can
The rammer is designed to tamp the ground 550 to 600
NOTE:
as a resonance is created rather than
Damage can result to the unit. Running the
In cold weather, the grease in the rammer is stiff and may
The tamper can be
The rammer is designed to travel forward while tamping. To
Check for oil leaks and retighten bolts.
The tamping rammer
MTR-60L — OPERATION
Fig. 5 — Clean around the recoil starter
Fig. 6 — Move the fuel cock downwards
4. Stopping the engine
Turn the throttle lever to the “idle” position and allow the
4-1.
engine to run at an idle speed for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the
temperature of the engine to cool, then stop the engine by pushing
the “stop” button (Fig. 11).
5. Service
DAILY
5-1.
Thoroughly remove mud, dirt, and oil from the machine.
the air cleaner element and clean or replace it as necessary.
Check all bolts for tightness.
WEEKLY (every 50 hours)
5-2.
Remove the air cleaner element and wash it in a neutral detergent
solution.
the element with a two-cycle engine fuel mix and squeeze out the
excess moisture.
conditions, the tamping rammer may be greased daily.
conditions, add 6 shots of grease to all three lubrication points every
2 weeks.
(PART #GRS2) or it’s generic equivalent Bentone base EP#2 grease.
(Shell Darina EP2)
5-3. MONTHLY (every 200 hours)
Clean the fuel filter cup and check all nuts and bolts for tightness.
5-4.
STORAGE
When storing the rammer for long periods of time, thoroughly
drain all fuel from the fuel line, carburetor, and engine.
the spark plug and put a few drops of motor oil into the cylinder
and crank the engine several times by hand.
of the rammer with an oil-moistened cloth.
clean dry place.
6. Dismantling the tamping rammer
When dismantling the machine, be sure to disassemble in a
clean, dust-free area.
6-1.
Removal of the Foot: Remove the protection sleeve
(#17P17), band (#18P17), and then loosen the four nuts
(#30P17) of the foot plate (#22P17), and remove bolts (#27P17).
The foot can now be removed by lightly tapping it.
Removal of the Foot Plate: After removing the foot, remove
6-2.
the lock washer (#23P17) by loosening the bolts (#24P17).
Then remove the foot plate (#22P17) from the spindle rod
(#7P17).
Clean the outside
Cover and store in a
Remove
MTR-60L — OPERATION
Fig. 9 — Drain plug
6-3. Replacement of the Springs:
a. Loosen the four bolts which connect the guide cylinder and
crankcase . Separate them, and locate the cylinder pin.
b. Remove the cylinder pin by taking off the stop rings fitted to
the cylinder cap (bottom), and the spring cylinder and the
crankcase can be completely separated.
c. Next, remove the four bolts which connect the double guide
and guide cylinder.
removed with the foot plate.
d. Remove the cylinder cap (bottom) by loosening it gradually.
CAUTION: Be careful when removing the cylinder cap (bottom),
as springs may spring out.
in set only.
Replacement of the Crank Gear: Remove cylinder pin,
6-4.
guide cylinder, crankcase, front cover, bolt, and lock washer,
and connecting rod.
Hexagonal socket bolt , hit the crank gear from engine side,
and remove.
Replacement of Clutch: The engine, and the Clutch Assy.
6-5.
can be taken off by loosening bolts.
shoe, take off the washer to prevent turning the front clutch
guide, clutch guide , and clutch spring.
as one complete set.