MTD 249-623-003 - Manual (Page 11)

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3. Retighten the three hex bolts on top of the slide
plate.
If the fluid becomes excessively hot at
any time during operation, stop the unit
and allow the fluid to cool down. Maxi­
mum performance will not be obtained
from your log splitter if the fluid is too
hot. Use extreme caution as contacting
hot fluid could result in serious personal
injury.
TO TRANSPORT LOG SPLITTER
1. Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make
certain the beam is latched securely with the lock­
ing rod.
2. Remove the quick release pin which secures the
jack stand. Pivot it up against the tongue, and
secure with the quick release pin.
3. Attach the hitch to a towing vehicle, making cer­
tain to latch securely. Attach the safety chains to
the towing vehicle.
ADJUSTMENT
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Always stop the engine and disconnect
the spark plug wire before performing
any adjustments.
LOG DISLODGER
If the logs to be split are all of a standard length less
than 24", adjust the log dislodger as follows. See figure
15.
1. Remove the hex bolts, lock washers and hex nuts
which secure the log dislodger to the beam.
2. Move the log dislodger to the hole desired. Secure
with hardware just removed. Tighten securely.
Adjusting the log dislodger to accommodate smaller
logs will shorten the time required for the wedge to
make a complete cycle.
SPLITTING WEDGE
As normal wear occurs, periodically adjust the bolts on
the slide plate (beneath the splitting wedge) as follows
to eliminate the excess space between the wedge plate
and the beam. See figure 16.
1. Loosen the three hex bolts on top of the slide plate
(beneath the splitting wedge).
2. Back the two adjustment bolts on the side of the
slide plate out slowly until the wedge assembly will
slide on the beam. Tighten the lock nuts securely
against the base of the slide plate to hold the bolts
in this position.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
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If any adjustments are made to the
engine while the engine is running
(e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving
parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and
muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to com­
pensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or
load. Improper adjustment will cause stalling when split­
ter is under load, hard starting and higher fuel con­
sumption.
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your
log splitter for carburetor adjustment information.
NOTE
A DIRTY AIR CLEANER WILL CAUSE
ENGINE TO RUN ROUGH. BE CERTAIN
AIR CLEANER IS CLEAN AND AT­
TACHED TO THE CARBURETOR
BEFORE ADJUSTING CARBURETOR.
DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY
ADJUSTMENTS. FACTORY SETTINGS
ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST
APPLICATIONS AND CONDITIONS.
MAINTENANCE
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Always stop the engine and disconnect
the
spark plug wire before performing
any maintenance or repairs.
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