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Beam & Splitting Wedge
Lubricate the top, sides and bottom of the beam and where it comes into contact
with the splitting wedge with engine oil before each use.
Off-Season Storage
If the log splitter will not be used for more than 30 days, prepare for storage as
follows:
Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside of building where
fumes may reach an open flame or spark, or where ignition sources are
present such as hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers,
stoves, electric motors, etc.
1.
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your log splitter for
information on off-season storage of the engine.
2.
Clean the log splitter thoroughly.
NOTE:
The use of pressure washers or a garden hose to clean the splitter is not recommended.
They may cause damage to the bearings or the engine. The use of water to clean the log splitter
will result in a shortened life and reduce serviceability.
3.
Wipe the machine with an oiled rag to prevent rust, especially on the wedge and
the beam.
4.
Store the log splitter in a clean, dry area. Do not store it next to corrosive
materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE:
If storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed, be certain to rustproof the
equipment by coating it with a light oil or silicone.
NOTE:
This Operator's Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all
features in this manual are applicable to all models and the model depicted may differ from
yours.
Flexible Pump Coupler
The flexible pump coupler is a nylon "spider" insert, located between the pump and
the engine shaft. Over time, the coupler will harden and deteriorate. Replace the
coupler if you detect vibration or noise coming from the area between the engine
and the pump. If the coupler fails completely, you will experience a loss of power.
NOTE:
Never hit the engine shaft in any manner, as a blow will cause permanent damage to the
engine.
1.
Disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground it against the
engine.
2.
Remove the three flange lock nuts
and hex screws that secure the
pump to the coupling shield. Two
flange lock nuts and hex screws are
at the bottom corners and one is in
the top center. See Figure 22.
3.
Remove the pump.
4.
Loosen the set screw on the pump
coupling half and remove the
coupling half.
WARNING
Hex Screw
Set Screw
Flange Lock Nuts
Figure 22
SERVICE
5.
Rotate the engine by slowly pulling the starter handle until the engine
coupling half set screw is at the bottom. Loosen the set screw using an allen
wrench and slide the coupling half off the engine shaft.
6.
Slide the new engine coupling half onto the engine shaft until the end of
the shaft is flush with the inner portion of the coupling half. (There must be
space between the end of the engine support bracket and the coupling half).
Tighten the set screw.
7.
Install the nylon "spider" onto the engine coupling half.
8.
Install the pump coupling half and key on the pump shaft. Rotate the
coupling half until the set screw faces down. Do not tighten the set screw.
9.
Align the pump coupling half with the nylon "spider" by rotating the engine
using the starter handle. Slide the coupling half into place while guiding the
three hex screws through the holes in the pump support bracket.
10.
Secure with the nuts removed in Step 2.
11.
Set .020" to .090" of a clearance/gap between the nylon "spider" and the
engine coupling half by sliding a feeler gauge between the nylon "spider"
and the engine coupling half and moving the pump coupling half as needed.
Install the set screw and torque to 78 in-lbs to secure the pump coupling
half. See Figure 22.
NOTE:
Make certain the proper clearance/gap is obtained before tightening the set screw.
12.
Reconnect the spark plug.
.090
.020
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