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OPERATION

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 use your rammer until this section is thoroughly

understood.

This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial

start-up of the MTX80SF Tamping Rammer. It extremely

iportant that this section be read carefully before attempting

to operate the rammer. When starting the MTX80SF

Tamping Rammer perform the following:

1. Slide the throttle lever from the stop to the idle position

(

) (Figure 6). This opens the fuel cock and the

engine electrical circuit is turned on automatically.

Figure 6. Throttle Lever (Idle Position)

2. Place the choke lever to the closed position. When the

weather is cold, close the choke all the way. When it

is hot, or if the engine is hot, open the choke a little or

leave it fully open.

Figure 7. Choke Lever

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Failure to understand the operation of the Tamping

Rammer could result in severe damage to the unit or

personal injury.

THROTTLE LEVER

(IDLE POSITION)

CHOKE LEVER

(CLOSED POSITION)

3. Grip the starter rope handle (Figure 8) and pull it until

you feel a slight resistance. Then pull sharply and

quickly. Return the handle to the starter case before

releasing.

Figure 8. Recoil Starter

4. If engine fails to start, move the choke lever (Figure 7)

to the half open position to avoid ﬂooding.

5. Repeat steps 1 thru 5.

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.

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1. To start the rammer tamping action, move the throttle

lever (Figure 9) quickly from  to the 

position. move the throttle lever slowly as this

may cause damage to the clutch or spring.

Figure 9. Throttle Lever (Start Position)

STARTER

ROPE

THROTTLE

LEVER

(STARTP

OSITION)

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