MTD 249-623-003 - Manual (Page 9)

TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move throttle control lever to OFF position.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to pre­
vent accidental starting while equipment is unat­
tended.
USING THE LOG SPLITTER
Use the log splitter only on a level, hard surface.
Never stand next to the splitting wedge when
operating the log splitter. Always stand behind the
reservoir tank.
See figures 14 and 15. Never attempt
to cut a log in half sideways. Always split the log
lengthwise. Maximum length of log to be split is 24".
If all logs are of a smaller length, refer to “Log
Dislodger” in Adjustment Section.
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Always use the log splitter in the
vertical position only when splitting
heavy logs.
The control handle has three positions:
FORWARD—Push the control handle down for vertical
operation, push it forward for horizontal Operation-
Splitting wedge moves, toward the end plate. Con­
trol handle will return to neutral position as soon as
handle is released.
NEUTRAL (Middle position)—Splitting wedge stops
in place.
REVERSE—Push the control handle upward for ver-
ical operation, push it toward the rear for horizontal
operation—Splitting wedge returns. The control han­
dle will lock in the reverse position, and will return
to neutral automatically when the reverse stroke is
complete.
TO OPERATE LOG SPLITTER:
1. Set throttle at maximum speed.
2. Place the log upright, on top of end plate for ver­
tical operation, and on top of beam for horizontal
operation.
3. Push the control handle in forward position until
the splitting wedge just contacts the log. Release
the control handle.
4. Step behind the reservoir tank (see figures 14
or 15) and push the control handle in forward posi­
tion until the log is split.
5. Move the control handle to reverse position to
return the splitting wedge.
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