MTD 24642-A - Manual (Page 8)

ADJUSTMENTS 1. Block up front of log splitter so beam is level.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Refer to engine manual packed with your unit for
carburetor adjustment information.
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE SETTING
If the pressure relief valve is set too low, it will open
up before enough pressure is built up to properly
operate the ram. See figure 14.
To set the pressure relief valve:
1. Have someone place a log crossways in the splitter
and allow the ram to push against it with the
engine at full throttle.
2. If the engine begins to labor, the relief valve
setting is correct.
3. If adjustment is necessary, tighten the screw until
the engine begins to labor.
FIGURE 14
MAINTENANCE
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Always stop engine and disconnect
spark plug wire before performing any
maintenance or adjustments.
ENGINE OIL
Change oil first two (2) hours of operation and
check oil level every five (5) operating hours or each
time equipment is used.
Change oil every twenty-five (25) operating hours
or sooner if equipment is operated in extremely
dusty or dirty conditions.
Refer to engine manual for quantity and type of oil.
LOG SPLITTER RESERVOIR OIL
Check oil in log splitter reservoir before every use.
See figure 15.
2. Remove check pipe plug in rear of beam. See
figure 15. If oil starts to come out of check pipe
plug hole, oil level is correct. IF IT DOES NC'^
add oil to breather tube (see figure 7) until o
starts out.
NOTE
Use hydraulic sealant tape or pipe
sealant on pipe plug threads.
3. Replace check pipe plug. Remove block from
under front of beam.
FIGURE 15
Change oil in the reservoir every (100) hours of
operation.
1. Remove the hose clamp at inlet hose (bottom
hose on rear of beam). See figure 16.
NOTE
Be prepared to catch oil in a suitable
container.
Pull off inlet hose from strainer tube assembly and
catch oil in a suitable container. See figure 16.
With an adjustable wrench remove the strainer
tube assembly. See figure 16.
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3.
4.
5.
NOTE
The strainer tube assembly is 53" long.
Drain oil, clean strainer tube and reassemble-
using a hydraulic pipe sealant on the threads.
Remove the breather plug from breather tube.
See figure 7. Pour approximately 3 gallons of
Dexron transmission fluid ONLY into breather
tube.