Operation, Before starting, Caution – MTD 24638L User Manual
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OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING
1
.
NOTE
Refer to engine manual packed with
log splitter for complete instructions
for the care and maintenance of en
gine. READ DIRECTIONS CARE
FULLY.
Fill sump with oil as instructed in the sepa ate
engine manual. Drain and fill the engine from
the same opening. See figure 10.
FIGURE 10.
2
.
3.
Fill fuel tank, using clean, fresh, regular g ade
automotive gasoline. Fill tank completely.
Fill reservoir tank on log splitter. Remove the
breather plug from breather tube. See fijure
11. Pour approximately 2 gallons of De);ron
automatic transmission fluid ONLY into brea:her
tube.
A
CAUTION
DO NOT operate log splitter without
proper amount of oil in reservior tank
beam.
me
TO START ENGINE
1. Place throttle control lever (on engine) in RUN
position, towards the front of splitter. See figure
12
.
THRO
FIGURE 12.
2
.
3.
Open the breather valve. Valve must be open
when running log splitter. Valve must be closed
when transporting log splitter. See figure 13.
Grasp starter handle, place one foot on wheel and
pull starter handle with a quick, full arm stroke.
Return rope slowly to the engine.
VALVE IN CLOSED
POSITION
VALVE IN OPEN
POSITION
t
BREATHER PLUG AND VALVE
NOTE: Valve has left hand threads.
Turn clockwise to close.
FIGURE 11.
FIGURE 13.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move throttle control lever to STOP position.
2.
Remove high tension wire from spark plug to
prevent accidental starting by children while
equipment is unattended.