SAFETY CHECKS – PRE-STARTING
Before starting each day, in addition to the 10 hour daily routine
maintenance, check or inspect the following items to ensure
trouble free performance.
1. Check fluid lines, hoses, fittings, filler openings, drain plugs,
pressure cap, muffler, safety shrouds and the area
underneath the unit for signs of leakage or damage. Fix any
leaks and correct any damage before operating.
2. Inspect the entire unit for damaged or missing parts and
repair or replace them as needed.
3. Check the fuel level. If necessary, fill the fuel tank with the
proper fuel.
4. Check all fastening hardware to ensure it is adequately
tightened and that none is missing or broken.
5. Do not operate faulty equipment.
6. Be observant of people and obstructions within the work
area.
7. Check engine for fuel.
Please read "INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE" for HONDA engine
GX100 (RX-264H) and for HONDA engine GX120 (RX-344H)
and this instruction manual for correct use and care.
Please check if the unit is correctly maintained in good
operating conditions.
INSPECTION PRIOR TO OPERATION
Check Engine Oil
Before checking or refilling engine oil, be sure the upright
rammer is located on a stable level surface.
Do not thread the gauge into oil filler to check oil level. If the oil
level is below the lower level line on the dipstick, refill with the
proper oil to the upper level (to the neck of oil filler). See
SECTION
–
MAINTENANCE,
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE".
Check Engine for Fuel
CAUTION
Do not refuel while smoking near an open flame or other
potential hazards.
"50 HOUR
OR
WEEKLY
Cleaning Air Cleaner
Check Air Cleaner to be sure it is clean and not comtaminated.
If it needs cleaned perform the following steps:
•
Take out the outer urethane foam and inner element.
•
Wash the element in kerosene or diesel fuel.
•
Saturate it in a mixture of 3 parts kerosene or diesel fuel and
1 part engine oil.
•
Shake off excessive oil and reinstall.
•
Wash the air cleaner case using kerosene.
•
After cleaning it up, apply engine oil on the inner part of the
case.
If the air cleaner element is seriously contaminated engine
start up may fail or poor output and malfunctions of the
engine may result.
Check each part for lose or broken Bolts and Nuts
Tighten loose Bolts and Nuts, if any. Check each part for fuel or
oil leak. Replace broken or damaged parts, if any, with new
ones.
Lubrication of Main Body
Check the Main Body oil level with the oil gauge before each
operation. Change oil after the first 50 hours and every
200 hours. See SECTION – MAINTENANCE, "200 HOUR OR
QUARTERLY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE".
OPERATION
Starting
1. Turn the STOP SWITCH clockwise to the ON position.
RX-264H: [Figure 1]
RX-344H: [Figure 2]
Figure 1 RX-264H Stop Switch
ON
OFF
6-EN
CAUTION
RX-264H/RX-344H Upright Rammer
Operation & Maintenance Manual