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MTX80SD RAMMER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/20/12) — PAGE 15
OPERATION
INITIAL STARTUP
When starting the MTX80SD 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. Carburetor Purge System: Push the purge bulb four
times or until you see fuel in the bulb (Figure 7).
Figure 7. Purge Bulb
CAUTION
Failure to understand the operation of the Tamping
Rammer could result in severe damage to the unit or
personal injury.
THROTTLE LEVER
(IDLE POSITION)
NOTICE
Pumping the purge bulb removes air from the fuel
system. It does not pump fuel into the carburetor
3. 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 8. Choke Lever
4. Grip the starter rope handle (Figure 9) and pull it until
you feel a slight resistance. Then pull sharply and
quickly. Return the handle to the starter case before
releasing.
Figure 9. Recoil Starter
5. If engine fails to start, move the choke lever (Figure 8)
to the half open position to avoid flooding.
6. Repeat steps 1 thru 5.
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.
STARTER
ROPE