MTD 240-623-003 - Manual (Page 9)

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 1V
2
" to 2" from the top of
the tank. Total capacity of system is approx­
imately 7.6 gallons.
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”).
Refill the reservoir to within 1V
2
" to 2" from
the top of the tank. Much of the original fluid
has been drawn into the cylinder and hoses.
Make certain to refill the reservoir, to prevent
extreme damage to the hydraulic pump. Failure
to refill the tank will void your warranty.
f.
^ NOTE
Some fluid may overflow from the
vent plug as the system builds heat
and the fluid expands and seeks its
own level.
A
WARNING
Do not operate the log splitter without
the proper amount of transmission
fuild in the reservoir tank.
BEFORE STARTING
Before each use, check the following:
1. Place log splitter on a firm, level surface. For ver­
tical operation, pull the locking rod out and pivot
it down to release the beam. Place the beam in the
vertical position.
2. Remove the vent plug and check the fluid level.
Fluid level should be 1V
2
" to 2" from the top of the
tank.
■1^ IMPORTANT
Reservoir tank must be full as
instructed. Low fluid level will damage
the pump and void your warranty.
3. Lubricate the beam area where splitting wedge will
slide with engine oil (DO NOT USE GREASE).
Make certain to oil both front and back of the beam
face.
4. Fill gasoline tank as instructed in separate engine
manual.
5. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
TO START ENGINE
1. Place throttle control lever on the engine in FAST
position. See figure 13.
2. Place choke lever in CHOKE position (a warm
engine may not require choking).
3. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope
will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope
rewind slowly.
NOTE
When restarting a warm engine, be care­
ful to keep away from muffler and other
heated surfaces on the engine.
4. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on the starter handle. Let the rope
rewind slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back
against starter.
5. Repeat preceding instructions 3 and 4 until engine
fires. When engine starts, move choke lever
halfway between CHOKE and RUN.
6. Move throttle control lever to IDLE position for a
few minutes warm-up. Gradually move choke lever
to RUN position as engine warms up.
NOTE
In order to idle smoothly, a new
engine may require 3 to 5 minutes
running above slow idle speed. Idle
speed has been adjusted to be correct
after this break-in period.
7. If weather is cold, run wedge up and down beam
6 to 8 times to circulate the hydraulic fluid, which
will warm and thin the fluid.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move throttle control lever to OFF position.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to pre­
vent accidental starting while equipment is unat­
tended.