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Operating
Controls
(See Figure 7.)
WARNING:
Before usingyourlogsplitter,
again refer to the safety rules starting on
page 3 of this manual. Always be careful.
Do not operate the log splitter withoutthe
proper amount of hydraulic oil in the
reservoir tank. Failure to refill the tank will
void your warranty.
Beam Locks
Used to secure the beam in the horizontal or the
vertical position. There are two beam locks, one for
each operating position. The vertical beam lock is
located next to the oil filter. The horizontal beam lock
is located on the beam support latch bracket.
Primer
Used_s_rta
coldengine. Donotuse ff_res_rta
warm eng_e atterashortshuhdown.
Starter Handle
Used to manually start the engine.
Control Handle
The controlhandle has three positions. See Figure8.
_
ReverseL ",---_
To return w/ge
NeutralII To stop
con ' r
Figure 8
•
Move control handle FORWARD or DOWN to
move wedge down to split wood.
NOTE: Control handle will return to neutral position
as soon as handle is released.
•
Release the control handle to stop the wedge
movement.
•
Move control handle BACK or UP to return the
wedge.
Stopping
Engine
•
Move throttle control lever to STOP position.
•
Disconnect spark plug wire and move away
from spark plug to prevent accidental starting
while equipment is unattended.
Before Starting
Oil Fill-Up
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API
service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the
oil's viscosity grade according to the expected
operating temperature. Follow the chart below.
Colder_91-_.
40°F_
Warmer
5W30
]
SAE 30
_-
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, l OW3O,
etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these
multiviscosityoils willresult in increased oil
consumption when used above 40°F Check the oil
level more frequently to avoid poss,
_ngine
damage from running low on oil.
&
WARNING: SAE 30 oil, if used below 40°F,
willresult in hard startingand possible
engine bore damage due to inadequate
lubrication.
Fill engine with the appropriate oil as follows:
•
Remove oil fill dipstick.
•
With log splitter on level ground, use a funnel to
fill engine oil to FULL mark on dipstick. Capacity
is approximately 1,25 pints or 21 ounces. Be
careful not to overfill.
•
Replace dipstick on to the engine and tighten.
Then remove the dipstickagain and wipe off the
oil from the end of the dipstick with a clean cloth.
•
Screw the dipstick firmly back toplace. Remove
to check the oil level.
•
Refill oil to FULL mark on dipstickff necessary.
Replace dipstick and tighten.
WARNING: To avoid engine damage, never
run engine unless oil level is between FULL
and Add marks on the dipstick.
Gasoline FIll-Up
•
Remove fuel cap.
•
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 1.25 quarts of clean,
fresh, lead-free grade automotive gasoline.
NOTE: DO NOT use gasoline containing methanol
Gasoline containing up to about 10% ethanol or up to
15% methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) may be used,
but will require special care when engine is left
unused for extended period. See storage instructions
onpagel_
•
Replace fuel cap.
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