Operation - Woods 600000 Owner's Manual

ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS (Honda GC190)
For temperatures above 40 degrees F, use an SAE 30W oil. Using multigrade oil may increase oil consumption. Using
SAE 30W oil below 40 degrees F will result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage. For temperatures below
40 degrees F, use an SAE 10W-30 of SAE 5W-30 oil. Oil capacity is about .61 quart (0.58 liter). Refer to the engine
manual for more information.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (Honda GC190)
Refer also to the Honda Engine Operating and Maintenance Instructions for your log splitter.
To Start a Cold Engine
1. Turn the fuel valve to the "ON" position.
2. Move the choke to the "ON" position.
3. Move the throttle control to the "FAST" position.
4. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly to start the engine.
5. Move the choke lever to the "OFF" position, if it was used to start the engine, as soon as engine warms up enough
and is running smoothly.
6. When the engine start, move the throttle to the "FAST" position. It is recommended that the engine be operated in
the "FAST" position for maximum performance.
To Start a Warm Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to the "FAST" position.
2. Leave the choke lever in the "OFF" position.
3. Pull the starter grip until the engine starts.
NOTE: The engine maximum governed speed is preset at the factory to 3600 RPM no load speed. When splitting
wood, the throttle should be set at the maximum speed to develop the horsepower required for the pump.
To Stop The Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to the "SLOW" position.
2. Move the throttle lever to the "STOP" position.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the "OFF" position.
CAUTION: Turn fuel shut off valve to the "OFF" position prior to towing.
Failure to do so may result in flooding the engine.

OPERATION

WARNING: See safety information related to operation of the log splitter on pages 5 thru 7 of this
manual. Make sure you have the recommended personal protective equipment described on page 5.
1. Set up the log splitter in a clear, level area and block the wheels. Make sure that the suction port on the tank is
always on the lower side of the log splitter.
2. For horizontal operation, place a log on the beam and against the foot plate.
3. To split wood in the vertical position, remove the lock pin located near the front end of the beam. Carefully tilt the
beam up until the foot plate is sitting squarely on the ground and the log splitter is stable. place the log on the foot
plate up against the beam. When the beam is returned to the horizontal position, make sure the beam lock pin is
secured in lock position. See illustration on page 12, step 5.
4. With the engine running, depress and hold the valve handle so that the cylinder will drive the wedge into the log.
Extend the cylinder until the log splits or to the end of its stroke. If the log has not completely split after the cylinder
has reached the end of its extension, retract the cylinder.
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