Danger, Ram operation, Tire pressure – MTD 241-645A User Manual
Page 9: Stroke return stop plunger, Maintenance and adjustments
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NOTE
If you lock the engagement handle in the reverse slot,
"^e ram will return until it hits the return stroke stop
lunger, which will throw the engagement handle into
neutral automatically.
DANGER
Never attempt to cut a log in half
with the log splitter. See figure 15.
Never stand next to the ram when
operating. See figure 16. Always stand
behind the ram.
FIGURE 15
MAINTENANCE and
ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
Always stop engine and disconnect
spark plug wire before doing any
maintenance.
RAM OPERATION
If the ram does not move smoothly, run the ram its
full stroke several times to clear out air in the system.
Be sure the breather valve is open.
If this does not correct the problem see strainer tube
assembly paragraph.
TIRE PRESSURE
FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES, THE TIRES ON YOUR
UNIT MAY BE OVER-INFLATED. TIRE PRESSURE
SHOULD BE REDUCED BEFORE UNIT IS PUT
INTO OPERATION. RECOMMENDED PRESSURE
SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 15 P.S.I. EQUAL
TIRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED ON
ALL TIRES. MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSURE IS 30
P.S.I.
A
CAUTION
Installation of tire to rim:
1. Lubricate tire beads and rim
flanges.
2. Do not exceed 30 P.S.I. when
seating beads.
3. Adjust to recommended pressure
after beads are sealed.
FIGURE 16
STROKE RETURN STOP PLUNGER
If the engagement handle does not return to neutral
(from reverse) before the pressure relief bypass opens,
loosen the hex locknut, back out hex bolt one or
two turns. See figure 17.