MTR40F RAMMER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (01/05/12) — PAGE 17
Stopping The Engine
Normal Shutdown
1. Move throttle lever quickly from the FULL OPEN to IDLE
position (Figure 13 ) and run the engine for three minutes at
low speed.
2. The MTR40F tamping rammer is designed to run between
3,800~4,100 rpms. At optimum rpm the foot hits at the rate of
650~695 impacts per minute. Increasing throttle speed past
factory set rpm does not increase impacts and may damage
unit. The MTR40F is designed to advance while tamping. For
faster advance, pull back slightly on the handle so that rear
of foot contacts soil first.
Operation
1. To start the rammer tamping action, move the throttle lever
(Figure 12)
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 12. Throttle Lever (Full Open)
2. After the engine
cools
, turn the engine
ON/OFF
switch to the
“OFF” position (Figure 14).
Figure 13. Throttle Lever (Idle)
Emergency Showdown
1. Move the throttle lever quickly to the
IDLE
position, and turn
the engine ON/OFF switch to the
OFF
position. Turn the fuel
valve lever to the
CLOSED
position.
Figure 14. ON/OFF Switch (Off Position)
Figure 15. Fuel Shut-Off Valve
(Closed Position)
3. Close the
fuel shut- off valve
(Figure 15) by moving the fuel
cock lever to the CLOSED position.
OPERATION
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.
CAUTION
