MBW R270R User manual

Operator's
Safety
and
Service
Manual
RAMMERS
L12219 / 06 01
MBW Inc 2001
Printed in U S A
MBW INC
250 HARTFORD ROAD  PO BOX 440
SLINGER, WI 53086-0440
PHONE: [phone]  FAX [phone]
MBW CORPORATE INTERNET ADDRESS
E-MAIL: [e-mail] WEB SITE: www.mbw.com
IN ENGLAND:
MBW (UK) LIMITED
Bradley old Trading Estate Unit 6
Radcliffe Moor Road
Bolton BL2 6RT
Phone: [phone]  AX: 01204 387797
It is the OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY to communicate information on the
SAFE USE and OPERATION of this machine to the operators!


i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SA ETY PRECAUTIONS 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SA ETY NOTICE & DECALS 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SA ETY DECAL LOCATIONS 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARRANTY 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MBW WAREHOUSE LOCATIONS 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RAMMER SPECI ICATIONS 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURE 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DISASSEMBLY 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ASSEMBLY 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KITS & TORQUE CHART 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REPLACEMENT AND TOLERANCE CHART 26. . . . . . . . . . .
270, 450 & 451 GEARBOX 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
374 & 376 GEARBOX 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
270, 450 & 451 LOWER SYSTEM 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
374 & 376 LOWER SYSTEM 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
270, 450 & 451 HANDLE 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STANDARD HANDLE (OIL INJECTED RAMMERS) 37. . . . . .
374 & 376 HANDLE 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LO-PRO ILE HANDLE 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LO-PRO ILE HANDLE (OIL INJECTED RAMMERS) 43. . . .
AIRAMMER HANDLE 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ROBIN ENGINE ASSEMBLY 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ROBIN OIL INJECTED ENGINE ASSEMBLY 49. . . . . . . . . . .
LO-PRO ILE ROBIN ENGINE ASSEMBLY 51. . . . . . . . . . . .
AIRAMMER MOTOR ASSEMBLY 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
READ AND STUDY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT IN ADDITION, ENSURE THAT EVERY
INDIVIDUAL WHO OPERATES OR WORKS WITH THIS EQUIPMENT IS FAMILIAR
WITH THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING - LETHAL EXHAUST GAS!
An internal combustion engine discharges carbon monoxide, a poisonous, odorless
invisible gas. Death or serious illness may result if inhaled. Operate only in an area with
good ventilation, NEVER IN A CONFINED AREA!
WARNING - DANGEROUS FUELS!
Use extreme caution when storing, handling and using fuels - they are highly volatile and
explosive in vapor state. Do not add fuel while engine is running. Stop and cool the engine
before adding fuel. DO NOT SMOKE!
SAFETY GUARDS
It is the owner's responsibility to ensure ALL GUARDS AND SHIELDS remain in place.
IGNITION SYSTEMS
Breakerless, magneto and battery ignition systems CAN CAUSE SEVERE ELECTRICAL
SHOCKS. Avoid contacting these units or their wiring.
SAFE DRESS
DO NOT WEAR loose clothing, rings, wristwatches, etc., near machinery.
NOISE PROTECTION
Wear O.S.H.A. specified hearing protection devices.
FOOT PROTECTION
Wear O.S.H.A. specified steel tip safety shoes.
HEAD PROTECTION
Wear O.S.H.A. specified safety helmets.
EYE PROTECTION
Wear O.S.H.A. specified eye shields, safety glasses, and sweat bands.
OPERATOR
Keep children and bystanders off and away from the equipment.
REFERENCES
or details on safety rules and regulations in the United States, contact your local
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (O.S.H.A.) office. Equipment operated in
other countries must be operated and serviced in accordance and compliance with any
and all safety requirements of that country.The publication of these safety precautions is
done for your information. MBW Inc. does not by the publication of these precautions,
imply or in any way represent that these are the sum of all dangers present near MBW
equipment. If you are operating MBW Inc. equipment, it is your responsibility to insure that
such operation is in full accordance with all applicable safety requirements and codes. All
requirements of the United States ederal Occupational Safety and Healthy Administration
Act must be met when operated in areas that are under the jurisdiction of that United States
Department.

2
SAFETY NOTICE & DECALS (EC10D ONLY)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL" is used to call attention to items or operations that may be
dangerous to machine operators or others working with this equipment. The symbol can be
found throughout this manual and on the unit itself. Please read these messages carefully.
READ SAFETY DECALS CAREFULLY
Carefully read and follow all safety decals. Keep them in good condition. If decals become
damaged, replace as required. If repainting, REPLACE ALL decals. Decal Kits are
available from authorized MBW Distributors.USE DECAL SET 12101
#01436, ON UEL TANK
(GASOLINE ONLY)
#13483, ON UEL TANK
(GASOLINE ONLY)
01067
UEL MIXTURE
(After break in period)
Mix 50 parts gasoline to 1
part 2-cycle engine oil
(50:1).
#01067, ON UEL TANK
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
01436
1. Open fuel valve.
2. Choke engine. A warm engine may not
need to be choked.
3. Set throttle at idle position.
4. Pull starter rope.
5. After starting: open choke.
6. or normal usage set throttle fully open.
7. To stop: Return throttle to idle position,
press Stop" button, close fuel valve.
13483
Read the Operating Instructions before
operating this piece of equipment.
Keep unauthorized and untrained
people away from this equipment.
ROTATING & MOVING PARTS! Make
sure all guards and safety devices are in
place.
DO NOT RUN this machine in an enĆ
closed area. The engine produces carĆ
bon monoxide, a POISONOUS GAS
Wear approved hearing protection, foot
protection, eye protection and head
protection.
SHUT OFF the engine before servicing,
cleaning or adding fuel.
Failure to comply could result in seriĆ
ous bodily injury
CAUTION
#14770, ON HANDLE
(RATCHET STYLE
THROTTLE ONLY)
#01060, ON AIR CLEANER
01064
B
#01326, SPRINGBOX COVER
AIR CLEANER INSTRUCTIONS
CLEAN ELEMENT DAILY. MORE O TEN UNDER DUSTY CONDITIONS.
TAP ELEMENT LIGHTLY ON A LAT SUR ACE - I DUST DOES NOT
DROP O EASILY OR I ELEMENT IS BENT OR CRUSHED...................
REPLACE IT!
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE WITHOUT AIR CLEANER
ELEMENT - INTERNAL DAMAGE WILL RESULT!
06079
#06079, ON AIR CLEANER
#01064 ON ENGINE
Machine is top heavy Attach proper
safety chains to this bar when lifting.
13531
Approximate weight: 160 lbs. (73 kg)
Model R540 only: 205 lbs. (93 kg)
WARNING
#13531 ON HANDLE
SHROUD

3
SAFETY NOTICE & DECALS (EC12D ONLY)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL" is used to call attention to items or operations that may be
dangerous to machine operators or others working with this equipment. The symbol can be
found throughout this manual and on the unit itself. Please read these messages carefully.
READ SAFETY DECALS CAREFULLY
Carefully read and follow all safety decals. Keep them in good condition. If decals become
damaged, replace as required. If repainting, REPLACE ALL decals. Decal Kits are
available from authorized MBW Distributors.USE DECAL SET 14768
#13483, ON UEL TANK
(GASOLINE ONLY)
13483
Read the Operating Instructions before
operating this piece of equipment.
Keep unauthorized and untrained
people away from this equipment.
ROTATING & MOVING PARTS! Make
sure all guards and safety devices are in
place.
DO NOT RUN this machine in an enĆ
closed area. The engine produces carĆ
bon monoxide, a POISONOUS GAS
Wear approved hearing protection, foot
protection, eye protection and head
protection.
SHUT OFF the engine before servicing,
cleaning or adding fuel.
Failure to comply could result in seriĆ
ous bodily injury
CAUTION
UNLEADED
GASOLINE
14781
#14781, ON UEL TANK
#14774, ON OIL TANK
CAP
14770
T
H
R
O
T
T
L
EIDLE
RUN
#14770, ON HANDLE
(RATCHET STYLE
THROTTLE ONLY)
AIR CLEANER INSTRUCTIONS
CLEAN ELEMENT DAILY. MORE O TEN UNDER DUSTY CONDITIONS.
TAP ELEMENT LIGHTLY ON A LAT SUR ACE - I DUST DOES NOT
DROP O EASILY OR I ELEMENT IS BENT OR CRUSHED...................
REPLACE IT!
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE WITHOUT AIR CLEANER
ELEMENT - INTERNAL DAMAGE WILL RESULT!
06079
#06079, ON AIR CLEANER
01064
B
#01064 ON ENGINE
#01326, SPRINGBOX COVER
Machine is top heavy Attach proper
safety chains to this bar when lifting.
14769
Approximate weight: 160 lbs. (73 kg)
WARNING
#14769 ON HANDLE
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
14773
1. Check fuel level
2. Open fuel valve.
3. Set throttle at idle position.
4. Choke engine. A warm engine may not need
to be choked.
5. Pull starter rope
6. After starting, open choke gradually and let
engine warm up at idle.
7. To start compacting: open throttle fully.
8. To stop: return throttle to idle and allow engine
to run for a few minutes before turning off.
9. Turn engine switch to off and close fuel valve.
#14773 ON UEL TANK
(GASOLINE ONLY)

4
SAFETY NOTICE & DECALS (AIRAMMER)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL" is used to call attention to items or operations that may be
dangerous to machine operators or others working with this equipment. The symbol can be
found throughout this manual and on the unit itself. Please read these messages carefully.
READ SAFETY DECALS CAREFULLY
Carefully read and follow all safety decals. Keep them in good condition. If decals become
damaged, replace as required. If repainting, REPLACE ALL decals. Decal Kits are
available from authorized MBW Distributors.USE DECAL SET 12101
#01326, SPRINGBOX
COVER
#12203, ON VALVE BLOCK
(AIRAMMER ONLY)
12203
Read the Operating Instructions before
operating this piece of equipment.
Keep unauthorized and untrained
people away from this equipment.
ROTATING & MOVING PARTS! Make
sure all guards and safety devices are in
place.
Wear approved hearing protection, foot
protection, eye protection and head
protection.
SHUT OFF the motor before servicing or
cleaning.
Failure to comply could result in seriĆ
ous bodily injury
CAUTION
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
13534
1. Connect air supply hose. Use Safety
Clips
2. Open air supply hose valve on compressor.
3. Squeeze actuator handle to start machine.
4. Check Airammer pressure gage. Needle
should be in green area.
5. On uneven areas, pushing down on handle
will aid climbing ability. Do not bear down
with excessive weight on machine
6. Release actuator handle to stop.
#13534, ON VALVE BLOCK
(AIRAMMER ONLY)
#14769, ON HANDLE
Machine is top heavy Attach proper
safety chains to this bar when lifting.
14769
Approximate weight: 160 lbs. (73 kg)
WARNING
AIRAMMER12213
®
TO START:
SQUEEZE ACTUATOR
HANDLE
TO STOP: RELEASE 13538
U S PATENT 5,340,233
13535
#12213 ON VALVE BLOCK
#13538 ON ACTUATOR HANDLE
#13535 ON VALVE BLOCK

5
SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS (EC10D ONLY)
#01436, ON UEL TANK
#01067, ON UEL TANK
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
01436
1. Open fuel valve.
2. Choke engine. A warm engine may not
need to be choked.
3. Set throttle at idle position.
4. Pull starter rope.
5. After starting: open choke.
6. or normal usage set throttle fully open.
7. To stop: Return throttle to idle position,
press Stop" button, close fuel valve.
#13483, ON UEL TANK
(GASOLINE ONLY)
13483
Read the Operating Instructions before operating this
piece of equipment.
Keep unauthorized and untrained people away from this
equipment.
ROTATING & MOVING PARTS! Make sure all guards and
safety devices are in place.
DO NOT RUN this machine in an enclosed area. The
engine produces carbon monoxide, a POISONOUS GAS
Wear approved hearing protection, foot protection, eye
protection and head protection.
SHUT OFF the engine before servicing, cleaning or addĆ
ing fuel.
Failure to comply could result in serious bodily injury
CAUTION
Machine is top heavy Attach proper safety chains to this bar
when lifting.
13531
Approximate weight: 160 lbs. (73 kg)
Model R540 only: 205 lbs. (93 kg)
WARNING
#13531 ON HANDLE
01067
UEL MIXTURE
(After break in period)
Mix 50 parts unleaded
gasoline to 1 part
2-stroke engine oil
(50:1).
14770
T
H
R
O
T
T
L
EIDLE
RUN
#14770, ON HANDLE
(RATCHET STYLE
THROTTLE ONLY)

6
SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS (CONT )
AIR CLEANER INSTRUCTIONS
CLEAN ELEMENT DAILY. MORE O TEN UNDER DUSTY CONĆ
DITIONS. TAP ELEMENT LIGHTLY ON A LAT SUR ACE - I
DUST DOES NOT DROP O EASILY OR I ELEMENT IS BENT
OR CRUSHED................... REPLACE IT!
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE WITHOUT AIR
CLEANER
ELEMENT - INTERNAL DAMAGE WILL RESULT! 06079
#06079, ON AIR CLEANER
01064
B
#01064 ON ENGINE
#01060, ON AIR CLEANER
#01326 SPRINGBOX COVER

7
SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS (EC12D ONLY)
#01436, ON UEL TANK
#14781, ON UEL TANK
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
01436
1. Open fuel valve.
2. Choke engine. A warm engine may not
need to be choked.
3. Set throttle at idle position.
4. Pull starter rope.
5. After starting: open choke.
6. or normal usage set throttle fully open.
7. To stop: Return throttle to idle position,
press Stop" button, close fuel valve.
#13483, ON UEL TANK
(GASOLINE ONLY)
13483
Read the Operating Instructions before operating this
piece of equipment.
Keep unauthorized and untrained people away from this
equipment.
ROTATING & MOVING PARTS! Make sure all guards and
safety devices are in place.
DO NOT RUN this machine in an enclosed area. The
engine produces carbon monoxide, a POISONOUS GAS
Wear approved hearing protection, foot protection, eye
protection and head protection.
SHUT OFF the engine before servicing, cleaning or addĆ
ing fuel.
Failure to comply could result in serious bodily injury
CAUTION
#01064, ON ENGINE
Machine is top heavy Attach proper
safety chains to this bar when lifting.
14769
Approximate weight: 160 lbs. (73 kg)
WARNING
#14769 ON HANDLE
UNLEADED
GASOLINE
14781
01064
B

8
SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS (CONT )
AIR CLEANER INSTRUCTIONS
CLEAN ELEMENT DAILY. MORE O TEN UNDER DUSTY CONĆ
DITIONS. TAP ELEMENT LIGHTLY ON A LAT SUR ACE - I
DUST DOES NOT DROP O EASILY OR I ELEMENT IS BENT
OR CRUSHED................... REPLACE IT!
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE WITHOUT AIR
CLEANER
ELEMENT - INTERNAL DAMAGE WILL RESULT! 06079
#06079, ON AIR CLEANER
#14770, ON HANDLE
(RATCHET STYLE
THROTTLE ONLY)
#01326, SPRINGBOX COVER
14770
T
H
R
O
T
T
L
EIDLE
RUN
#14774, ON OIL TANK CAP