MTD 241-645A - Manual (Page 11)

NOTE
FIGURE 19
Check oil in log splitter reservoir before every use.
See figure 20.
1. Block up front of log splitter so beam is setting
level.
2. Remove check pipe plug in rear of beam. See
figure 20. If oil starts to come out of check pipe
plug hole oil level is correct. IF NOT add oil to
breather tube (figure 16) unit oil starts out.
NOTE
Use hydraulic sealant tape or pipe
sealant on pipe plut threads.
3. Replace check pipe plug, remove block from
under front of beam.
^•^IGURE 20
CHANGING OIL IN RESERVOIR:
1. Remove the hose clamp at inlet hose (bottom
hose on rear of beam). See figure 18.
Be prepared to catch oil in a container.
2. Pull off inlet hose from strainer tube assembly and
catch oil in a suitable container. See figure 18.
3. With an adjustable wrench remove the strainer
tube assembly. See figure 18.
The strainer tube assembly is 53"
long.
4. Drain oil, clean strainer tube and reassemble
using a hydraulic pipe sealant on the threads.
5. Remove the breather plug from breather tube.
See figure 7. Pour approximately 3 gallons of
Dexron transmission fluid ONLY into breather
tube.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
REFER TO ENGINE MANUAL.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
In event engine is to be stored for any length of time
(30 days or more), prepare as follows:
1. Drain gasoline by tipping or by syphon hose,
then run engine until remainder is used and tank
and carburetor are empty.
A
CAUTION
Drain into container outdoors away
from fire or flame.
2. Drain carburetor by running engine until it stops.
3. Inside protecting of engine for storage is per­
formed by removing spark plug and pouring one
ounce of SAE 30 oil through spark plug hole
into cylinder. Crank engine, without starting,
several times to spread oil over cylinder walls.
4. Never store outside without a waterproof cover.
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