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Beam And Splitting Wedge
Lubricate both sides of the beam where it
contacts the splitting wedge with engine oil
before each use to obtain years of service.
However, normal wear will occur.
Periodically check the bolts on the side of the
wedge plate to eliminate excess space between
the wedge plate and the beam.
The wedge plate on the log splitter is designed
so the gib blockson the side of the wedge plate
can be easily removed and rotated or turned
over for even wear. You can locate these twogib
blocks behind the gib plate shown in the figure
below. Make certain to readjust the adjustment
bolts so wedge moves freely, but no excess
space exists between the wedge plate and
beam. See Figure 12.
Hex Bolt
Adjustment Bolt
Wedge Plate
GIb Plate
Back Plate
Figure 12
Engine
Changing engine oil
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. Refer to
page 11 of this manual for viscosity chart.
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Stop engine and waft several minutes before
checkingoilleveL
Disconnectsparkplugwire.
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With engine on level ground, the oil must be to
FULL mark on dipstick.
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Change engine oil after the first two hours of
operation, and every 25 hours thereafter.
Change oil more frequently if the engine is
operated under heavy load, or in high
surrounding temperatures.
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Drain oil while engine is warm. Follow the
instructions given below.
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Remove oil drain plug and dipstick. Catch oilin a
suitable container.
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Whenengineisdrainedofalloil,
replacedrain
plug securely,
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Refill with fresh oil. Refer to page 11 of this
manual for fill-upinstructions.
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Replace dipstick.
Service air cleaner
The air cleaner prevents damaging dirt, dust, etc.,
from entering the carburetor and being forced into the
engine and is important to engine life and
performance.
WARNING: Never run log splitter engine
without air cleaner completely assembled.
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Service foam filter after every 25 hours of use, or
at least once a season. Service air cleaner more
often under dusty conditions.
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Remove air filtercover by pressing in on side of
tab and liftingcover upward. See Figure 13.
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Remove foam element and inspect filterfor
discolorationor dirtaccumulation.See Figure 13.
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Wash the foam filter in water and detergent
solution and squeeze (don't twist) until all dirt is
removed.
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Rinse thoroughly in clear water.
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Wrap in a clean cloth and squeeze (don't twist)
until completely dry,
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Saturate in engine oil and squeeze to distribute
oil and remove excess oil.
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Clean inside of retainer and cover on the engine.
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Reinstall foam element. See Figure 13.
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Reinstall cover securely on the retainer.
NOTE: Do not use petroleum solvents (e.g.
kerosene) or pressurized air to clean cartridge. These
will cause cartridge to deteriorate.
WARNING:
Temperature ofmufflerand
nearby areas may exceed 150 ° F(65oC).
Avoid these areas.
Foam
s here to
remove cover
Figure 13
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