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PAGE 10 — MT55F RAMMER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (01/06/12)
Definition of Tamping Rammer
The Mikasa MT55F 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.
The impact force of the MT55F levels and uniformly compacts
voids between soil particles to increase dry density.
Circular motion is converted to create impact force. The
MT55F 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
The Mikasa MT55F is equipped with an air cooled, two 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 MT55F uses an oil bath lubrication system.
Always check the oil level through the oil level sight glass at
the rear of the tamper foot.
Controls
Before starting the MT55F Tamping Rammer identify and
understand the function of the controls, see Figure 1 on
page 13.
Handle Operation
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Before starting operation check the lifting
handle to:
1. Make sure that there is no damage on the bolts.
2. Make sure that there is no crack or breakage on handle.
3. Make sure that there is no fissure on the surface. If there
is any abnormality or damage, replace with new one.
For operation:
This handle is to be used to lift up the shoe part of the machine
with the body laid down on the ground or truck bed.
1. Use proper lifting techniques to avoid back injury. This
handle is for manual lifting only.
2. Do not use this handle as a rammer lift point. Use the
lifting point on the top of the machine.
3. Do not move the rammer with the lifting handle and the
front rollers more than (16 feet) 5 meters.
GENERAL INFORMATION