
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.
,_ 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.
StartingEngine
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.
,_ 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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