Multiquip MT55F - Manual (Page 17)

MT55F RAMMER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (01/06/12) — PAGE 17
2. Close the fuel shut- off valve (Figure 15) by moving the fuel
cock lever to the CLOSED position.
Emergency Showdown
1. Move the throttle lever quickly to the IDLE position, and turn
the engine start/stop switch to the OFF position. Turn fuel
valve lever to the CLOSED position.
Figure 15. Fuel Shut-OFF Valve (Off Position)
Figure 14. ON/OFF Switch (Off Position)
2. After the engine cools , turn the engine start/stop switch to the
“OFF” position (Figure 14).
2. The MT55F Tamping rammer is designed to run at 3,600 rpm.
At optimum rpm the foot hits at the rate between 600 ~ 695
impacts per minute. Increasing throttle speed past factory
set rpm does not increase impacts and may damage unit. The
MT55F is designed to advance while tamping. For faster
advance, pull back slightly on the handle so that rear of foot
contacts soil first.
Figure 13. Throttle Lever (Idle)
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.
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 - Throttle Lever
OPERATION