MTD 24BF572B729 Operator's Manual page 15

Storing Your Log Splitter
Prepareyourlog splitterfor storageat the end of the
seasonor ifthe log splitterwill not be usedfor 30 daysor
more.
_ WARNING:Never storemachine with
fuel in the fuel tank insideof building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark,or where ignitionsources are
presentsuch as hot water and space
heaters, furnaces, clothesdryers,
stoves, electricmotors, etc.
1. Cleanthe log splitterthoroughly.
NOTE:Wedo not recommendthe useof pressurewash-
ers or gardenhoseto cleanyourunit. They maycause
damageto bearingsor the engine.The useof water will
resultin shortenedlifeand reduceserviceability.
4. Start the engineand let it run untilthe fuel linesand
carburetorare empty.
5. Removesparkplug. Holdinga rag overthecylinder
hole,pour approximately 1/2ounce (approximately
one tablespoon)of engineoil intocylinderand crank
slowlyto distributetheoil.
6. Replacesparkplug.
7. Do not storegasolinefrom one seasonto another.
8. Replaceyour gasolinecan if it startsto rust.Rust
and/ordirt inthe gasolinewill causeproblems.
9. Storeunitin a clean,dry area. Donot store nextto
corrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer.
NOTE:if storinginan unventilated or metal storage
shed, be certainto rustproofthe equipmentby coating
with a lighto11 or silicone.
2. Wipe unitwith an oiled rag to preventrust,especially
on thewedgeand the beam.
3. Drainfuel tank.Alwaysdrain fuel intoapproved
containeroutdoors,away fromopen flame.Be sure
that engine iscool beforedrainingthe fuel. Donot
smokewhilehandlingfuel.
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Maintaining
WAR
Never stor
with fuel in the fuel
tank inside of building
where fumes may
reach an open flame
r sparki 0r where
ignitionsources are
present such as hot
water and space heat'
ers, furnaces, clothes
dryers; stoves, electric
motors, etc,
NOTEi we do not
recommendthe use of
pressure washersor
garden hose to Clean
your UniLThey may
cause damageto bear,
ngSOrthe engine;The
useof water will result
in shortened life and
reduce serviceability.