Figure 13, Throttle control, Operation – MTD 249-645A User Manual
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13. Thread hex lock nut (Q) on engagement rod until
nut rest against the ferrule. Secure ferrule in
engagement
handle
with
cotter
pin
(P).
See figure 13.
ENGAGEMENT
HANDLE
FERRULE
HEX LOCK NUT (Q)
FIGURE 13
14; Place the throttle control in position on beam
assembly and secure with two self tapping screws
(G).
A
standard
screw
driver
is
required.
See figure 14.
THROTTLE CONTROL
SELF TAPPING SCREW (G)
FIGURE 14
OPERATION
1. Service engine with gas and oil. See engine manual
packed with log splitter for complete instructions
for the care and maintenance of engine. REAL
DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.
2.
Fill fuel tank with one gallon of regular grade
gasoline. See figure 15.
3.
Engine will require 2-3/4 pints of SAE 30 or
10W30 oil. Remove oil dipstick. See figure 15.
FIGURE 15
A
CAUTION
You must not operate log splitter
without proper amount of oil in
reservoir tank. (Beam)
5. Remove the breather plug from breather tube.
See figure 16. Pour 2-1/2 gallons of 10W30 H.D.
8 oil ONLY into breather tube.