MTD 240-623-003 - Manual (Page 11)

3. Attach the hitch to a towing vehicie, making cer­
tain to latch securely. Attach the safety chains to
the towing vehicle.
ADJUSTMENT
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Always stop the engine and disconnect
the spark plug wire before performing
any adjustments.
LOG DISLODGER (Model 424/LCD/22 Only)
If the logs to be split are all of a standard length less
than 24", adjust the log dislodger as follows. See figure
16.
1. Remove the hex bolts, lock washers and hex nuts
which secure the log dislodger to the beam.
2. Move the log dislodger to the hole desired. Secure
with hardware just removed. Tighten securely.
Adjusting the log dislodger to accommodate smaller
logs will shorten the time required for the wedge to
make a complete cycle.
SPLITTING WEDGE
As normal wear occurs, periodically adjust the bolts on
the slide plate (beneath the splitting wedge) as follows
to eliminate the excess space between the wedge plate
and the beam. See figure 16 or 17.
1. Loosen the three hex bolts on top of the slide plate
(beneath the splitting wedge).
Back the two adjustment bolts on the side of the
slide plate out slowly until the wedge assembly will
slide on the beam. Tighten the iock nuts securely
against the base of the slide plate to hold the bolts
in this position.
Retighten the three hex bolts on top of the slide
plate.
Hex Bolts
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3.
Bolts
FIGURE 17.—Model PRO/20
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
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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 split­
ter 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 AT­
TACHED TO THE CARBURETOR
BEFORE ADJUSTING CARBURETOR.
DO
NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY
ADJUSTMENTS. FACTORY SETTINGS
ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST
APPLICATIONS AND CONDITIONS.
MAINTENANCE
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FIGURE 16.—Model 424/LCD/22
Always stop the engine and disconnect
the spark plug wire before performing
any maintenance or repairs.
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