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• Remove the quick release pin which secures the
jack stand. Support the tongue, and pivot the jack
stand up against the tongue. Secure with the quick
release pin.
• Attach the hitch to a towing vehicle, making certain
to latch securely.
Attach the safety chains to the
towing vehicle.
GASAND OIL FILL-UP
OIL
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API ser-
vice classification
SG. Select the oil's viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
Colder
<
32°F .....
_
Warmer
5W30
SAE 30
NOTE: Although
multi-viscosity
oil (5W30, 10W30,
etc.) Improve
starting
in cold weather,
these multi-
viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°F. Check your oil level more fre-
quently to avoid possible engine damage from run-
ning low on oil.
• Fill engine with oil as follows. Remove oil fill dip-
stick. See figure 10. With log splitter level, use a
funnel to fill engine with oil to FULL mark on dip-
stick. Capacity
is approximately
1-1/4 pints. Be
careful not to overfill. Check oil level. Refill to FULL
mark on dipstick if necessary. Replace dipstick and
tighten.
FIGURE 10.
Oil
Fill
Dipstick
GAS
• Remove fuel cap and fill fuel tank with about one
gallon of clean, fresh, lead-free grade automotive
gasoline. DO NOT use Ethyl or high octane gaso-
line. Be certain container is clean and free from
rust or foreign particles. Never use gasoline that
may be stale from long periods of storage in the
container. Replace fuel cap.
10
WARNING:
DO NOT FILL CLOSER THAN
1/2 INCH OF TOP OF FUEL TANK TO
PREVENT SPILLS AND TO ALLOW FOR
FUEL
EXPANSION.
IF GASOLINE
IS
ACClDENTLY
SPILLED,
MOVE
LOG
SPLII'rER
AWAY FROM AREA OF SPILL.
AVOID
CREATING
ANY SOURCE
OF
IGNITION
UNTIL
GASOLINE
VAPORS
HAVE DISAPPEARED.
WARNING: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCO-
HOL BLENDED
FUELS (CALLED
GASOHOL
OR
USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN AI"IrRACT
MOISTURE
WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION
AND
FORMATION
OF ACIDS
DURING
STORAGE.
ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM
OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.
TO AVOID
ENGINE
PROBLEMS,
THE
FUEL
SYSTEM
SHOULD
BE EMPTIED OR TREATED
WITH FUEL
STABILIZER
BEFORE
STORAGE
FOR 30 DAYS
OR LONGER.
USE FRESH FUEL NEXT SEASON.
SEE "STORAGE"
SECTION
FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION.
NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR
CLEAN-
ER PRODUCTS
IN THE FUEL TANK OR PERMA-
NENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
Spark Plug,
Wire and Boot
Fuel
.(Under Cover)
Tank,
Mufti
Oil
Fill
Dipstick
Starter_
\_
k/_ " /_:'t//
Handle
_'__
FIGURE 11.
BEFOREEACHUSE
Before each use, check the following:
• Place log splitter on a firm, level surface. For verti-
cal operation, putl the locking rod out and pivot it
down to release the beam. Place the beam in the
vertical position, See figure 7.
• Remove the vent plug and check the fluid
level,
See figure 12. Fluid level should be 1-1/2" to 2"
from the top of the tank.
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