MTD 24645-8 - Manual (Page 8)

Secure ferrule on engagement rod to engagement
handle with hex lock nut (K). See figure 9. Tighten
lock nut until nut is flush with the end of the
ferrule.
LOCK IMUT (K)
FIGURE 9
ENGAGEME^T
HANDLE.
4.
5.
Place the engagement handle in reverse position,
locked in the notch in the slotted bracket. See
figure 10.
Adjust the engagement rod by tightening the hex
nut on the end of the rod until the plunger on the
pump is pushed all the way in when the engagemen,
handle is locked in the reverse position. Insert a
screwdriver into the slot in the plunger to keep
the rod from turning as the hex nut is tightened.
See figure 10.
FIGURE 10
FUNNEL
OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING
Fill reservoir tank on log splitter with apprc x-
mately 2-1/2 to 3 gallons of Dexron II automate
transmission fluid as follows. Check fluid le^el
before each use.
A.
Place log splitter in the operating positon with
the beam level, using the stand provided.
B. Remove the fluid check plug from the back of
the log splitter. See figure 11. If fluid starts to
come out of the hole, fluid level is correct. If
it does not, replace the check plug loosely, p dl
the cap off the breather tube, and add Dexron
II automatic transmission fluid until fkid
starts out of the hole when the plug is remove d.
C. Replace fluid check plug securely. Replace cap
on the breather tube.
BREATHER
TUBE
FLUID
CHECK
PLUG
FIGURE 11