To stop engine, Using your log splitter – MTD 241-645A User Manual
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TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move throttle control lever to STOP position. See
figure 8.
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 12.
FIGURE 13
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 14.
FIGURE 12
FIGURE 14
C. Maximum length that can be split is 24".
D. Place log on beam and hold in place with right
hand. See figure 13.
G. Move engagement handle forward until log
i
split.
H. Move the engagement handle to the rear to return
ram.