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Operating
Controls
(See Figure 7.)
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WARNING:
Before using your log splitter,
again refer to the safety rules on page 3 4.
and 5 of this manual. Always be careful.
Do not operate the log splitter without the
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 racket.
Primer
Used to start a cold engine. Do not use it to restart a
warm engine after a short shut-down.
Starter Handle
Used to manually start the engine.
Control Handle
The control handle has three positions. See Figure 8.
Reversel
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To retprn wedge
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Neutral I
To stop
tt wood
Control
I
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Handle
Forward r_v
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.
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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
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40°F_
Warmer
5W30
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SAE 3O
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30,
etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multivis-
cosity oils will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 40°F. Check the oil level more fre-
quently to avoid possible engine damage from
running low on oil.
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WARNING: SAE 30 oil, if used below 40°F,
will result in hard starting and possible
engine bore damage due to inadequate
lubrication.
Fill engine with the appropriate oil as follows:
Remove oil fill dipstick.
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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 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.
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Refill oil to FULL mark on dipstick if 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.
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Fill fuel tank with about 1.5 quarts of clean,
fresh, lead-free grade automotive gasoline. DO
NOT use Ethyl or high octane gasoline.
NOTE: DO NOT use gasoline containing methanol
Gasofine 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. Refer to Storage
instructions on page 18.
Replace fuel cap.
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