MTD 243-630-000 - Manual (Page 8)

Pressure
Hose
FIGURE 10.
Return Hose
1. The return hose is attached to the top of the con­
trol valve. Loosen the hose clamp on the free end
of the hose using a screwdriver. Cut off the secur­
ing strap.
2. Remove the protective cap from the fitting on top
of the filter head. Attach the end of the hose to
------the fitting on top of the filter head. See figure 10.
Place the hose clamp at the base of the fitting,
and tighten securely.
Pressure Hose
The pressure hose is attached to the top of the pump.
Route the hose as shown in figure 10. Remove the
protective caps from the hose and control valve.
Secure the pressure hose to the bottom of the control
valve, using an adjustable wrench.
FINAL ASSEMBLY
1. Pull the locking rod on the beam support/latch
bracket away from the log splitter tongue (refer to
figure 7), and pivot it down. Carefully lower the
wedge, beam and cylinder assembly to the hori­
zontal position. Secure the beam with the locking
rod.
2. Make certain all nuts, bolts and hose clamps are
tightened securely.
3. Before operating the log splitter, make certain to
follow “Initial Preparation” instructions in
Operation section.
OPERATION
INITIAL PREPARATION
1. Place the log splitter on a firm, level surfac e.
2. Service engine with gasoiine and oii as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your log splitter.
3. Lubricate the beam area where splitting wedge
will slide with engine oil (DO NO" USE
GREASE). Make certain to oil both front and back
of the beam face.
4. Fill the reservoir tank as follows.
a. Remove reservoir vent plug. See figure 11.
Using Dexron II automatic transmission fluid,
or low non-foaming hydraulic fluid, fil reser­
voir to the top. Replace vent plug securely.
NOTE: Total capacity of system is approxirr,ately 4
gallons.
b. Disconnect the spark plug wire. Prime the
pump by pulling the recoil starter, lo turn
the engine over, approximately 10 times.
Reconnect the spark plug wire.
c. Start engine. Use the control handle to extend
the wedge to the far extended position. Leave
the wedge in this position (do not retract).
d. Refill tank to within 1-1/2" to 2" from the top of
the tank.
e. Now retract the wedge. Extend and retract the
wedge fully 10 to 12 complete cycles to
remove trapped air in the system (system is
“self-bleeding”).