Control Handle; Stopping Engine; Gas And Oil Fill=Up - MTD Series 510 Operator's Manual

Control Handle
The controlhandlehas threepositions.See Figure4-2.
• FORWARD: M ovecontrolhandle FORWARD or
DOWNto movewedgeto split wood.
NOTE:Controlhandlewill returnto neutralpositionas
soon as handleisreleased.(ForwardPosition only)
NEUTRAL:Releasethe controlhandleor movethe
leverto neutralpositionto stop the wedgemovement.
REVERSE:Movecontrol handleBACKor UPto return
the wedgetowardthe cylinder.The controlhandle
stays in the return(Reverse)positionand returnsto
neutralautomatically when fully retracted.
NOTE: Reversepositionmayalso be operatedback to
neutralpositionmanually,if necessary.
Stopping Engine
1. Movethrottlecontrol (if equipped)to STOPor OFF
position.
2. Turnoff the engineswitch,if soequipped.
3. Disconnectsparkplug wireand groundagainstthe
engineto preventunintendedstarting.
,_ WARNING:Read, understand, and
follow all instructions and warnings on
the machine and in this manual before
operating.
__ WARNING:Wearleather work gloves,
safetyshoes, ear protection,and safety
glasses when operating a log splitter.
Ensure safe footing.
Gas and Oil Fill=Up
1. Servicethe enginewith gasolineand oil as instructed
in the enginemanualpackedwith yourlog splitter.
Readinstructionscarefully.
WARNING:Use extremecare when han-
dling gasoline.Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoorsor while the
engine is hot or running.
IMPORTANT: Y our log splittermay be shippedwith motor
oil in theengine.YouMUSTcheckthe oil levelbefore
operating.Be carefulnot tooverfill.
To return
wedge
To stop
wedge
)
To split wood
Figure 4=2
NOTE:Gasolinecanbe addedto the enginewhenthe
log splitteris in eitherthe horizontalor verticalposition.
However, t hereare lessobstructionswhenthe unitis in
the verticalposition.
Starting Engine
1. Attachsparkplug wireto sparkplug. Makecertain
the metalcap on the end of the spark plugwire is
fastenedsecurelyovermetaltip of the sparkplug.
2. Turnfuel valve(or engineswitch),if equipped,to the
ON position.
3. Movechoke lever,if equipped,to CHOKEposition.
4. If theengine is equippedwith a primer,follow
instructionsin the enginemanualto prime it.
5. Turnthe throttlecontrol(if equipped)to the FAST
position.
6. Graspstarterhandleand pull rope out slowlyuntil
enginereachesstartof compressioncycle(rope will
pull slightlyharderat this point).
7. Pull rope with a rapid,full arm stroke.Keepfirm grip
on starterhandle.Let roperewindslowly.Repeat
untilenginecranks.
8. Afterengine starts,movechokelever(if equipped)
to OFF position.Placethrottleleverto the speed
desired.
9. In coldweather,run wedgeup or downbeam6 to 8
timesto circulatethe hydraulicfluid.
_ WARNING:When starting a warm
engine,the muffler and surrounding
areas are hot and can cause a burn.
Do not touch.
WARNING
Read, understand, and
follow all instructions
and warnings on the
machine and in this
manual before operat-
ing.
Wear leather work
gloves,safety shoes,
ear protection, and
safety glasses when
operating a log splitter.
Ensure safe footing.
Use extreme care when
handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine
indoors or while the
engine is hot or run-
ning.
When starting a warm
engine, the muffler and
surrounding areas are
hot and can cause a
burn. Do not touch.
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