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Choke Control
The choke control is used to choke off the carburetor
and assist in starting the engine.
Starter Handle
The starter handle is located on the engine. Pull the
starter handle to start engine.
GasAnd0il Fill-up
IMPORTANT:Your
log splitter
is shipped
with motor oil
in the engine.
However,
you MUST check the oil level
before operating.
Be careful
not to overfill.
Remove oil fill dipstick.
Check the oil level making certain
not to rub the
dipstick
along the inside walls of the oil tiff tube.
This would result in a false dipstick
reading.
Refill
to FULL mark on dipstick,
if necessary.
Replace
dipstick
and tighten.
If necessary,
with the log splitter
on level ground,
use a funnel to fill engine
with oil to FULL mark
on dipstick.
Be careful
not to overfill.
Overfilling
will cause the engine to smoke profusely
and will
result in poor engine performance.
Check oil level three times prior to starting
engine
to be certain you've
gotten an accurate
dipstick
reading.
Running
the engine
with too little oil can
result in permanent
engine
damage.
Gasoline
Remove fuel cap from the fuel tank.
Make sure the container
from which you will pour
the gasoline
is clean and free from rust or foreign
particles.
Never use gasoline
that may be stale
from long periods
of storage
in its container.
Gasoline
that has been sitting for any period
longer than four weeks should
be considered
stale.
Fill fuel tank with about
1.5 quarts of clean, fresh,
lead-free
grade automotive
gasoline.
DO NOT
use Ethly or high octane
gasoline.
NOTE:
Gasoline
can be added
to tbe engine
when
the log splitter
is in eitber
the horizontal
or vertical
position;
however,
there are less obstructions
when
the unit is in the vertical position.
NOTE:
Do not use gasoline
containing
metbanoL
Gasofine
containing
up to about
10% ethanol
or up to
15% methyl
tertiary
butyl ether (MTBE)
may be used,
but
will
require
special
care
when
engine
is left
unused
for extended
pedod.
Replace
fuel cap.
To avoid engine
problems,
the fuel system
should
be emptied
before storage for 30 days or
longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and
let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor
are
empty.
Use fresh fuel next season.
See
STORAGE
section
for additional
information.
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WARNING:
Use
extreme
care
when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable
and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running.
ToStopEngine
Push stop switch to OFF.
Disconnect
spark plug wire and ground it to the
post to prevent accidental
starting
while the
equipment
is unattended.
Starting Engine
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is
fastened
securely
over the metal tip on the spark
plug.
Push stop switch to ON.
Move choke control to CHOKE
position.
Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine
reaches
start of compression
cycle (rope
will pull slightly
harder at this point).
Pull rope with a rapid, continuous,
full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on starter handle.
Let rope
rewind
slowly.
Repeat,
if necessary,
until engine starts. Slowly
adjust choke toward
RUN position.
Wait until
engine
runs smoothly
before each choke
adjustment.
If engine falters,
move control
lever to CHOKE
position,
then slowly back to RUN position.
If weather
is cold, run wedge
up or down beam 6
to 8 tknes to circulate
the hydraulic
fluid.
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WARNING:
When
starting
a
warm
engine,
the
muffler
and surrounding
areas are hot and can cause a burn.
Always:
Use clean fluid and check fluid level regularly.
Use Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid or
10W AW hydraulic fluid.
Use a filter (clean or replace regularly)
Use a breather cap on fluid reservoir.
Make certain pump is mounted and aligned
properly.
Use a flexible "spider" type coupling between
engine and pump drive shafts.
Keep hoses clear and unblocked.
Bleed air out of hoses before operating.
Flush and clean hydraulic system before starting
after any malfunction or servicing.
Use "pipe dope" on all hydraulic fittings.
Allow time for warm-up before splitting wood.
Prime the pump before initial start=up by turning
over the engine with spark plug disconnected.
Split wood with the grain (lengthwise) only.
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