Fairport FPR60H Operation Manual - page 11
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OPERATION
2 Operation
2.1 Application
Rammers are designed to compact loose soils and gravel to prevent settling and to
provide a firm, solid base for the placement of footings, concrete slabs, foundations,
gas piping works, water pipe works and cable backfill works, etc.
Use in the following applications may cause damage because machine
is likely to be unbalanced.
Pile foundation
Over-compacted and hard ground conditions
Steep bank slopes
Rammers are used for compacting cohesive clay, gravels, and patching work on
asphalt, etc.
2.2 Structure
The upper part of the Rammer is the power source; Clutch, Connecting Rod, Operating
Handle, Fuel Tank and this is connected via Anti-vibration Rubbers to the body. The
bottom end is made up of the Spring Cylinder (Sliding part), Foot Plate, Foot and the
Bellows that cover the sliding parts.
2.3 Before Starting
This machine has an oil bath lubrication system.
Check the oil level through the sight glass at the rear of the foot. Replenish oil if it is
not visible through the sight glass. For lubrication, use automobile engine oil of
10W-30 SE, SF or better grade. Capacity is 830cc.
Fill the fuel tank with regular petrol (unleaded). Check the engine oil and make it a
habit to replenish it before it gets too low. Low lubrication oil level may result in engine
seizure due to consumption during operation. Nevertheless, the oil level should
always be checked prior to start up. For lubrication, use automobile engine oil of
10W-30 SE, SF or better grade. See Engine Operating Manual for further details.
Check every bolt, nut or screw for tightness. Vibration may result in loosening of
fasteners and fixings and this can result in unexpected problems. Be sure to
tighten any loose fasteners and fixings.
Remove dirt and dust. Particularly clean the vicinity of recoil starter and foot.
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WARNING