Multiquip mtr-40hs User Manual
MTR-40HS— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/15/03) — PAGE 11
Definition of Tamping Rammer
The Mikasa MTR-40HS 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 backfilling for gas pipelines, water pipelines
and cable installation work.
compacting tool capable of applying a tremendous force in
consecutive impacts to a soil surface. Its applications include
soil compacting for backfilling for gas pipelines, water pipelines
and cable installation work.
The impact force of the MTR-40HS levels and uniformly
compacts voids between soil particles to increase dry density.
compacts voids between soil particles to increase dry density.
Circular motion is converted to create impact force. The MTR-
40HS tamping rammer develops a powerful compacting force at
the foot of the rammer. To maintain optimum performance, proper
operation and service are essential.
40HS 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 MTR-40HS is equipped with a Robin air cooled, oil-
injected two cycle gasoline engine. Transmission of the power
takes place by increasing the engine speed to engage the
centrifugal clutch.
injected 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 MTR-40HS uses an oil bath lubrication system.
Always check the oil level through the oil level sight glass at the
rear of the tamper foot.
Always check the oil level through the oil level sight glass at the
rear of the tamper foot.
Controls
Before starting the MTR-40HS Tamping Rammer identify and
understand the function of the controls, see Figure 1 on page 13.
understand the function of the controls, see Figure 1 on page 13.
MTR-40HS — GENERAL INFORMATION