MTD 241-640A - Manual (Page 5)

OPERATION
Service engine with gas and oil. See engine manual
packed with log splitter for complete instructions
for the care and maintenance of engine. READ
DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.
A
CAUTION
You must not operate log splitter
without proper amount of oil in
reservoir tank.
2
. Remove the breather plug from breather tube.
See figure 4. Pour 3-1/2 gallons of Dexron
automatic transmission fluid ONLY into breather
tube.
3. Open the breather valve. Valve must be open when
running log splitter. Valve must be closed when
transporting log splitter. See figure 5.
VALVE IN OPEN
POSITION VALVE IN CLOSED
POSITION
BREATHER PLUG AND VALVE.
NOTE: Valve has left hand threads.
Clockwise to close.
FIGURES
FIGURE 4
LOG SPLITTER:
The oil in the reservoir should be changed every (100)
hours of operation.
Check oil in log splitter reservoir before every use.
See figure 6.
1. Let the log splitter rest on the tongue. (DO
NOT block up level).
2. Remove check pipe plug in rear of beam. See
figure 6. If oil starts to come out of check
pipe plug hole, oil level is correct. IF NOT add
oil to breather tube (figure 4) until oil starts out.
NOTE: Use hydraulic sealant tape or pipe sealant
on pipe plug threads.
3. Replace check pipe plug.
CHANGING OIL IN RESERVOIR:
1. Remove the hose clamp at inlet hose (bottom
hose in rear of beam). See figure 15.
NOTE: Be prepared to catch oil in a container.
2. Pull off inlet hose from strainer tube assembly and
catch oil in a suitable container. See figure 15.
3. With an adjustable wrench remove the strainer
tube assembly. See figure 15.