Valve in open position, Valve in closed position, Breather plug and valve – MTD 249-645A User Manual
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3. Open the breather valve. Valve must be open when
running log splitter. Valve must be closed when
transporting lor splitter. See figure 19.
VALVE IN OPEN
POSITION
VALVE IN CLOSED
POSITION
BREATHER PLUG AND VALVE.
NOTE; Valve has left hand threads.
Clockwise to close.
FIGURE 19
4.
Rewind starter _ place one foot on wheel and
with a quick full arm stroke, keep firm grip on
handle and return rope slowly. See figure 20.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move throttle control lever to STOP position. See-
figure 17.
2.
Remove high tension wire from spark plug to
prevent accidental starting by children while
equipment is unattended.
USING YOUR LOG SPLITTER
Your log splitter is designed for safe, efficient,
operation. CARE, OF COURSE, MUST BE EXER
CISED THAT HANDS ARE KEPT AWAY FROM
MOVING PARTS.
A. Set throttle at maximum speed.
B.
Engagement handle has three positions: Forward-
moves ram toward wedge. Neutral—ram stops in
place. Reverse—ram returns. See figure 21.
ENGAGEMENT HANDLE
IN NEUTRAL POSITION.
ENGAGEMENT HANDLE
HELD IN FORWARD
POSITION.
ENGAGEMENT HANDLE
LOCKED IN REVERSE
POSITION.
STROKE RETURN STOP
PLUNGER.
FIGURE 21
C. Maximum length that can be split is 24".
D. Place log on beam and hold in place with rig!
hand. See figure 22.
FIGURE 20
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