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ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
Always stop the engine and
disconnect
the spark
plug wire before
performing any adjustments.
SPLITTING WEDGE
As normal wear occurs, periodically adjust the bolts on
the side of the wedge plate as follows to eliminate the
excess space between the wedge plate and the beam.
See figure 18.
1. Loosen the three hex bolts on top of the wedge
plate (beneath the splitting wedge).
2. Loosen the lock nuts on the two adjustment bolts
on the side of the gib plate, located beneath the
splitting wedge. Turn the adjustment bolts in until
snug, then back them off slowly until the wedge
assembly will slide on the beam.
3. Tighten the lock nuts-securely
against the gib
plate to hold the adjustment bolts in this position.
4. Retighten the three hex bolts on top of the wedge
plate.
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Back
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FIGURE 18.
Periodically remove and replace the "gibs" (spacers)
between
the wedge
plate
and the back plate as
follows.
NOTE: ff desired, the gibs may be rotated and/or
turned over for even wear.
1. Remove the center bolt on top of the wedge plate.
Slide the gib plate out. See figure 18.
2. Remove and replace the gibs. Reassemble the
gib plate, making certain flat washers are in place
under the gib plate.
3. Readjust the bolts on the side of the wedge plate
as instructed above.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: If any adjustments are made to
the engine while the engine is running
(e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving
parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and
muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to com-
pensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or
load. Improper
adjustment
will cause stalling when
splitter is under load, hard starting and higher fuel con-
sumption.
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your
log splitter for carburetor adjustment information.
NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause engine to run
rough. Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached to
the carburetor before adjusting carburetor. Do not
make unnecessary adjustments. Factory settings are
satisfactory
for most applications and conditions.
MAINTENANCE
_
WARNING:
Always stop the engine and
disconnect
the spark
plug wire before
performing any maintenance or repairs.
RESERVOIR FLUID
Check the hydraulic fluid level in the log splitter reser-
voir tank before each use. Fluid level should be 1-1/2"
to 2" from the top of the tank.
Change the hydraulic fluid in the reservoir every 100
hours of operation. Disconnect the suction hose from
the bottom of the reservoir tank, and drain the fluid into
a suitable container. Refill using only Dexron II auto-
matic transmission fluid or 10W non-foaming hydraulic
fluid, as instructed in the "Initial Preparation" section of
this manual, page 9. Also, make certain to change the
hydraulic filter.
NOTE: Drain the fluid and flush the reservoir tank and
hoses with kerosene whenever any repair work is per-
formed on the tank, hydraulic pump or valve. Contami-
nants
in
the
fluid
will
damage
the
hydraulic
components. (Should be performed by an authorized
service dealer.)
WARNING:
Use
extreme
caution
when
working
with
kerosene,
as
it
is
an
extremely flammable fluid.
HYDRAULICFILTER
Change the hydraulic filter every 50 hours of opera-
tion. Use only a 10 micron hydraulic filter. Order part
number 723-0405.
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