MTD 249-645A - Manual (Page 11)

NOTE
If you lock the engagement handle in the reverse slot,
the ram will return until it hits the return stroke stop
plunger, which will throw the engagement handle into
neutral automatically.
DANGER
FIGURE 22
Never attempt to cut a log in half
with the log splitter. See figure 24.
Never stand next to the ram when
operating. See figure 25. Always stand
behind the ram.
E. Slowly move engagement handle forward until
ram rests against log. Release engagement handle
(Neutral).
F. Remove your hand from the log and step behind
the ram. See figure 23.
FIGURE 23
Move engagement handle forward until log is
split.
H. Move the engagement handle to the rear to return
ram.
FIGURE 24
11 FIGURE 25