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OPERATING
CONTROLS
(See Figure 6.)
WARNING:
Before using your log splitter,
again refer to the safety rules on pages 3-6
of this manual. Always be careful.
Do not operate the !og splitter withoutthe
proper amount of hydraulic oil in the
reservoirtank. Failure to refillthe tank will
void your warranty.
Beam Locks
Located on the tongue and reservoirtank assemblies,
these are used to secure the beam in the horizontal or
the vertical position.
Choke Lever
Used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor when
starting a cold engine.
Starter Handle
Used to manually start the engine.
Throttle Control
Permits selection of fast or slow engine speed.
Control Handle
The controlhandle has three positions.See Figure7.
it wood
Control
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Handle Forward
Figure 7
Move controlhandle FORWARD or DOWN to
split wood.
NOTE: Control handle willreturn to neutral position
from forward position as soon as handle is released.
•
Release the controlhandle to stop the wedge
movement.
•
Move control handle BACK or UP to return the
wedge.
Before
Starting
Oil Fill-Up
•
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classificationSF, SG or SH. Select
the oil's viscosity grade according tothe
expected operating temperature. Followthe
chart below.
Colder _1_
40°F
Warmer
__
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5W30
I
SAE 30
NOTE: Although multi-viscosityoils(5W30, 10W30,
etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these
multiviscosity oils will result in increased oil
consumption when used above 40°F. Check the oil
level more frequently to avoidpossible engine
damage from running low on oil.
A
WARNING: SAE 30 oil, if used below 40°F,
will result in hard starting and possible
engine bore damage due to inadequate
lubrication.
NOTE: Iftheunitwasshippedwithoilintheengine,
check the oil level and refill if necessary.
Fill engine with the appropriate oil as follows:
•
Remove oilfill dipstick.
•
With log splitter on level ground, use a funnel to
fill engine oil to FULL mark on dipstick. Capacity
is approximately 26 ounces. Be careful not to
overfill.
Replace the dipstick on to the engine and
tighten. Then remove the dipstick again and
wipe off the oil from the end of the dipstick with a
clean cloth.
•
Screw the dipstick firmly back to place. Remove
to check the oil level.
Refill oil to FULL mark on dipstick if necessary.
Replace dipstick and tighten.
Gasoline Fill-Up
Remove fuel cap. See Figure 6.
Make certain the gasoline 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.
Fill fuel tank with about one gallon of clean,
fresh, lead-free grade automotive gasoline. DO
NOT use Ethyl or high octane gasoline.
Replace fuel cap.
WARNING: Do not fill closerthan 1/2 inch of
top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow
for fuel expansion. If gasoline is accidently
spilled, move logsplitter away from area of
spill.Avoid creating any source of ignition
until gasoline vapors have disappeared.
Reservoir Fill-Up
Remove reservoir vent plug. See Figure 8.
Fill the reservoir tank to about 2"from the top
with 7 gallons of Dexron III automatic
transmission fluid, or 10W non-foaming
hydraulic fluid. Replace vent plug securely.
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