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BEFORE STARTING
Before each use, check the following:
1. Place log splitter on a dry, firm, level surface.
Block the wheels. For vertical operation, pull the
vertical position release rod out and pivot it down
to release the beam. Place the beam in the verti-
cal position. Lock the beam in the vertical position,
by pulling out on the locking rod and pivoting it to
the left. See figure 14.
FIGURE 14.
Reservoir
Tank
Locking_
Rod_
WARNING:
When
restarting
a
warm
engine, keep away from muffler and other
heated surfaces on the engine.
4. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on the starter handle. Let the
rope rewind slowly. Do not let starter handle snap
back against starter.
5. Repeat preceding instructions 3 and 4 until engine
fires. When engine starts, move choke lever half-
way between CHOKE and RUN.
6. Gradually move choke lever to RUN position as
engine warms up.
NOTE: In order to idle smooth_, a new engine may
require 3 to 5 minutes running above slow idle speed.
Idle speed has been adjusted to be correct after this
break-in period.
7. If weather is cold, run wedge up and down beam 6
to 8 times to circulate the hydraulic fluid, which will
warm and thin the fluid.
TO STOPENGINE
1. Move throttle control to STOP position.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to
prevent accidental starting while equipment
is
unattended.
2. Remove the vent plug and check the fluid level.
Fluid level should be 1-1/2" to 2" from the top of
the tank.
IMPORTANT:
Reservoir
tank
must
be
full
as
instructed. Low fluid level will damage the pump and
void your warranty.
3. Lubricate the beam area where splitting wedge
will slide with engine oil (DO NOT USE GREASE).
Make certain to oil both front and back of the
beam face.
4. Fill gasoline tank as instructed in separate engine
manual.
5. Make sure fuel shut-off (if so equipped) located
under gasoline tank is open.
6. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
TO STARTENGINE
IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate engine manual
for detailed starting instructions for your model.
1. Move throttle control lever to FAST position.
2. Place choke lever in CHOKE
position (a warm
engine may not require choking).
3. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope
will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope
rewind slowly.
USINGTHELOGSPLI1TER
Use the log splitter only on a level, hard surface. Never
stand beside the splitting wedge when operating the
log splitter. Stand behind the reservoir
tank when
operating
the log splitter in the horizontal
position;
stand in front of the log splitter when operating in the
vertical position. See figures 15 and 16.
Never attempt to cut a log in half sideways. Always
split the log lengthwise. Maximum length of log to be
split is 24".
WARNING: Always use the log splitter in
the vertical position only when splitting
heavy logs.
The control handle has three positions:
FORWARD--Push
the control handle down for vertical
operation, push it forward for horizontal operation--
Splitting wedge moves toward the end plate. Con-
trol handle will return to neutral position as soon as
handle is released.
NEUTRAL (Middle position)--Splitting wedge stops in
place.
REVERSE--Push
the control handle
upward for
vertical operation, push it toward the rear for
horizontal operation--Splitting wedge returns. The
control handle will lock in the reverse position, and
will return to neutral automatically when the reverse
stroke is complete.
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