TR68 Operations Manual

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2.
Operation
2.1
Application
Rammers are designed to compact loose soils and gravel to prevent settling and to pro-
vide a firm, solid base for the placement of footings, concrete slabs, foundations, gas
piping works, water pipe works, and cable backfill works, etc.
Please do not use in the following cases as it may cause damage because
WARNING
machine is unbalanced.
-Pile foundation
-Hard soil excessively compacted over normal condition
-Steep bank and slopes
The Tamping Rammer is to be used for compacting cohesive clay, gravels, and patching
work on asphalt, etc.
2.2
Structure
Thetop end is made up of the engine, Clutch, Connecting Rod, Operating Handle, and
Fuel Tank that connects via Shock Absorbing Rubber to the body. The bottom end is
made up of Spring Cylinder (Sliding part), Foot Plate that ramps body, Foot and Bellows.
2.3
Before Starting
-This machine is of oil bath lubrication system.
-Check the oil level through a window at rear end of the foot. Replenish oil if oil is not
visible at the window. For lubrication, use automobile engine oil of SAE 10W-30.
-Fill the fuel tank with regular gasoline (unleaded). Simultaneously, check engine oil and
make it a habit to replenish on the earlier side. Low lubrication oil level may result in
engine seizure due to consumption during operation. Nevertheless, oil level should be
checked prior to start up without fail. For lubrication, use automobile engine oil of
10W-30 SE, SF or better grade. See Engine Operating Manual for further detail.
-Check every bolt, nut or screwed area for tightness. These may have become loosened
due to vibrations from previous use.
-Remove dirt and dust. Particularly clean the vicinity of recoil starter and foot.