MTD 24645-8 - Manual (Page 9)

NOTE
DO NOT operate log splitter without
proper amount of transmission fluid in
„_^ reservoir tank (beam).
Service engine with oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
3. Fill fuel tank, using clean, fresh, regular grade
automotive gasoline. Fill tank completely.
NOTE
Refer to engine manual packed with
log splitter for complete instructions
for the care and maintenance of engine.
READ DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.
4. Bleed the air from the hydraulic system as follows.
a. Remove the breather cap.
b. Start the engine.
c.
Slowly work the engagement handle forward
and backward until the ram moves smoothly
in both directions.
d. Stop the engine. Remove the fluid check plug,
and check fluid level as specified in step one.
Add fluid as necessary and bleed air from the
hydraulic system until oil level is correct and
the ram operates smoothly.
e. Replace breather^cap securely.
NOTE
Be certain to bFeed the air from the
hydraulic system as instructed above
after any repair work is done on the
pump, valve or cylinder, if a hose is
removed for any reason or when adding
fluid to the reservoir.
WARNING
Do not operate unit with the breather
cap removed.
TO START ENGINE
1. Place throttle control lever in FAST or CHOKE
position. See figure 12.
2. Place choke control in CHOKE position (if unit is
so equipped).
flH^ NOTE
A warm engine may not require
choking.
3. Grasp starter handle, place one foot on wheel and
pull starter handle with a quick, full arm stroke.
Return rope slowly to the engine.
4. After engine starts, move choke control gradually
to OFF position (if unit is so equipped). Move
throttle control to desired engine speed.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Push shorting clip against spark plug (if unit is so
equipped) or move throttle control lever to STOP
position.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to
prevent accidental starting while equipment is
unattended.
USING YOUR LOG SPLITTER
A C
WARNING t
This unit should not be towed on any
street, highway or public road. Any
licensing needed to comply with the
existing federal, local or state vehicle
requirements is the sole responsibility
of the purchaser. Make certain the
stand is folded up against the beam
when transporting.
Your log splitter is designed for safe, efficient
operation. BE CAREFUL TO KEEP HANDS AND
FEET AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS.
Engagement handle has three positions; (See figure 13)
Forward - ram moves toward wedge.
Neutral - ram stops in place.
Reverse - ram returns.
ENGAGEMENT HANDLE
IN NEUTRAL POSITION.
ENGAGEMENT HANDLE
HELD IN FORWARD
POSITION.
ENGAGEMENT HANDLE
LOCKED IN REVERSE
POSITION.
FIGURE 12 -8H.P. Briggs and Stratton engine shown
FIGURE 13
Maximum length that can be split is 26'