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MTX40SF RAMMER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/28/12) — PAGE 19
MAINTENANCE
CRANKCASE LUBRICATION
The rammer crankcase bearings (Figure 19) should be
lubricated with five shots of grease with a hand grease
gun after each eight (8) hours of use.
Figure 19. Grease Fittings (Crankcase)
Use MQ HIGH TEMPERATURE GREASE, P/N GRS2
or its equivalent.
FUEL LINES
Check the fuel and oil lines regularly for damage and
ensure that there are no leaks.
Replace the fuel lines every two years to maintain the
performance and flexibility of the fuel lines.
CLEANING THE RAMMER
If using a high pressure spray washer, be careful not
to splash water directly on the air cleaner, carburetor,
muffler, and fuel cap. Excessive amounts of water may
cause severe engine damage.
SPARK PLUG
Remove and clean the spark plug (Figure 20), then
adjust the spark gap to 0.024 ~0.028 inch (0.6~0.7
mm). This unit has electronic ignition, which requires
no adjustments.
Figure 20. Spark PLug Gap
LONG TERM STORAGE
Drain fuel from fuel tank, fuel line and carburetor.
Remove spark plug and pour a few drops of motor oil into
cylinder. Crank engine 3 to 4 times so that oil reaches
all internal parts
Clean exterior of rammer with an oil-moistened cloth.
Store unit covered with plastic sheet in moisture free and
dust free location out of direct sunlight.