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Starting the Engine
Pre-Start Checklist
Remove the dipstick and check hydraulic fluid level. 1.
Refill if necessary. Approved fluids include Shell Tellus®
32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III / Mercon® automatic
transmission fluid, Pro-Select™ AW-32 Hydraulic Oil or
10WAW-ISO viscosity grade 32 hydraulic oil. Check the
engine oil level. Refill if necessary.
Check the engine oil level. Refill if necessary.2.
Fill up with gasoline if necessary.3.
Lubricate the beam area where the splitting wedge will 4.
slide with engine oil. Do not use grease to lubricate. Make
sure to lubricate both the front and the back of the beam
face.
Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug.5.
Starting the Engine
Read, understand and follow all the
instructions and warnings on the machine and in
this and the included Engine Operator’s Manual
before operating.
Wear leather work gloves, safety shoes,
ear protection and safety glasses when operating
the log splitter. Ensure safe footing.
NOTE: Detailed starting instructions can be found in the
separately included engine operator’s manual.
Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug. Make certain 1.
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire is fastened
securely over the metal tip of the spark plug.
Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position.2.
To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSED 3.
position. To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in
the OPEN position.
Move the throttle lever away from the Minimum position, 4.
about ⁄ of the way toward the Maximum position.
Turn the engine switch to the ON position.5.
Grasp the starter grip and pull the rope out slowly until the 6.
engine reaches the start of compression cycle (the rope will
pull slightly harder at this point).
Pull the rope with a rapid, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip 7.
on starter handle. Let the rope rewind slowly. Repeat until
engine cranks.
NOTE: Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against
the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the
starter.
If the choke lever has been moved to the CLOSED position 8.
to start the engine, gradually move it to the OPEN position
as the engine warms up.
Move the throttle lever to the speed desired.9.
In cold weather, run the wedge up or down the beam 6 to 8 10.
times to circulate the hydraulic fluid.
When starting a warm engine, the
muffler and surrounding areas are hot and can
cause a burn. Do not touch these areas.
Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the engine
switch to the OFF position. Under normal conditions, use the
following procedure.
Move the throttle lever to the Minimum position.1.
Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.2.
Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.3.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the 4.
engine to prevent unintended starting.
Using the Log Splitter
Place the log splitter on level, dry ground.1.
Place the beam in either the horizontal or vertical position 2.
and lock in place with the appropriate locking rod.
To place the beam in the Vertical Position proceed as 3.
follows:
Pull the horizontal beam lock out to release the a.
beam and pivot the beam to the vertical position.
To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out b.
on the vertical beam lock and rotate it to secure the
beam. See Fig. 5-1.
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Operation
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