Controls; Engine Controls - Wallenstein 720123 Operator's Manual

Controls

5. Controls
IMPORTANT! Before starting work with the wood
splitter, become familiar with the location and
function of all controls.
5.1

Engine Controls

Refer to the engine manual that came with this product
for further explanation on engine controls.
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Fig. 5 – Engine Controls
1. Throttle Lever
2. Ignition Switch
3. Oil Level Check
4. Oil Drain Plug
5. Starting Rope
6. Fuel Valve Lever
7. Choke Lever
5.1.1 Ignition Switch
This rotary switch controls the ignition system.
• The engine operates in the ON position. Before
starting the engine, turn the switch to ON.
• Turn it counter-clockwise to OFF to stop the
engine.
Fig. 6 – Ignition Switch
5.1.2
The choke lever opens and closes the choke valve in
the carburetor.
• Place the choke lever in the CLOSED position (3)
when starting a cold engine.
• Move the choke lever to the OPEN position (2)
after the engine starts. When restarting a warm
engine, leave the lever in the OPEN position.
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1. Choke Lever
2. Choke Open Position
3. Choke Closed Position
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5.1.3
The engine is equipped with a valve between the fuel
tank and the carburetor.
• Slide the fuel valve lever toward the block (2) to
turn fuel ON, and away (3) to turn OFF.
• Turn the fuel OFF when not in use or when
transporting.
1. Fuel Shut-off Valve Lever
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2. ON Position
3. OFF Position
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Choke Lever
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Fig. 7 – Choke Lever
Fuel Shut-off Valve
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Fig. 8 – Fuel Valve Lever
WXR720/L, WXR740/L
Trailer Wood Splitter
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