MTD 249-620-003 - Manual (Page 11)

3.
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.
Retighten the three hex bolts on top of the slide
plate.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
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WARNING
If any
engine
adjustments are made to the
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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WARNING }
Always stop the engine and disconnect
the spark plug wire before performing
any maintenance or adjustments.
RESERVOIR FLUID
Check the hydraulic fluid level in the log splitter reser­
voir tank before each use. Fluid level should be 1-1/2"
to 2" from the top of the tank.
Change the hydraulic fluid in the reservoir every 100
hours of operation. Disconnect the suction hose from
the bottom of the reservoir tank, and drain the fluid in­
to a suitable container. Refill using only Dexron II
automatic transmission fluid, as instructed in the “In­
itial Preparation” section of this manual, page 8. Also,
make certain to change the hydraulic fitter.
NOTE
Drain the fluid and flush the reservoir
tank and hoses with kerosene whenever
any repair work is performed on the
tank, hydraulic pump or valve. Con­
taminants in the fluid will damage the
hydraulic components. (Should be per­
formed by an authorized service dealer.)
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t- warning I
Use extreme caution when working with
kerosene, as it is an extremely flammable
fluid.
HYDRAULIC FILTER
Change the hydraulic filter every 50 hours of operation.
Use only a 10 micron hydraulic filter. Order part number
723-0405.
BEAM AND SPLITTING WEDGE
Lubricate both sides of the beam where it contacts the
splitting wedge with engine oil before each use to ob­
tain years of service. However, normal wear will occur.
The wedge plate on the log splitter is designed so the
gibs on the side of the wedge plate can be easily re­
moved and rotated and/or turned over for even wear.
Make certain to readjust the adjustment bolts so wedge
moves freely, but no excess space exists between the
wedge plate and beam.
HOSE CLAMPS
Check the hose clamps on the suction hose (attached
to bottom of the pump) for proper tightness before each
use. Check the hose clamps on the return hose at least
once a season.
ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine
maintenance instructions.
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow
instructions carefully.
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal con­
ditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty
conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding
usually indicates that the air cleaner should be ser­
viced. To service the air cleaner refer to the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset
once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommend­
ed at the start of each season; check engine manual
for correct plug type and gap specification.
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