MTD 242-632-000 - Manual (Page 8)

FIGURE 10.
Pressure
Hose
FIGURE 11.
ATTACHING THE HOSES
Suction Hose
1. The suction hose is attached to the reservoir
tank, beneath the engine mounting plate. Loosen
the hose clamp on the free end of the hose using
a screwdriver.
2. Attach the end of the hose to the fitting on the
-------bottom of the pump. See figure 10. Place the
hose clamp at the base of the fitting, and tighten
securely.
Return Hose
1. The return hose is attached to the top of the
valve. Loosen the hose clamp on the free end of
the hose using a screwdriver.
2. Attach the end of the hose to the fitting on top of
-------the filter head. See figure 11. Place the hose
clamp at the base of the fitting, and tighten
securely.
Pressure Hose
The pressure hose is attached to the top of the pump.
Route the hose as shown in figure 11. Secure the
pressure hose to the bottom of the control valve,
using an adjustable wrench.
FINAL ASSEMBLY
1. Make certain all nuts, bolts and hose clamps are
tightened securely.
2. Before operating the log splitter, make certain to
follow “Initial Preparation” instructions, below.
OPERATION
INITIAL PREPARATION
1. Place the log splitter on a firm, level surface.
2. Service engine with gasoline and oil as inilructed
in the separate engine manual packed w th your
log splitter.
3. Lubricate the beam area where splitting wedge
will slide with engine oil (DO NOT USE
GREASE). Make certain to oil both front and back
of the beam face.
4. Fill the reservoir tank as follows.
a. Remove reservoir vent plug. See figjre 12.
Using Dexron II automatic transmissicn fluid,
or low non-foaming hydraulic fluid, fill reser­
voir to the top. Replace vent plug secursly.
Disconnect the spark plug wire. Prime the
pump by pulling the recoil starter, to turn
the engine over, approximately 10 times.
Reconnect the spark plug wire.