Inlet hose strainer tube, Assembly, Note – MTD 241-640A User Manual
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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 figúre 15.
INLET HOSE
STRAINER TUBE
ASSEMBLY
HOSE CLAMP
BOTTOM HOLE ON
BEAM ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 16
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
FIGURE 15
NOTE
The strainer tube assembly is 53" long.
4. Clean and reassemble using a hydraulic pipe
sealant on the threads.
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE SETTING
If the pressure relief valve is set too low it will open up
before enough pressure is built up to properly operate
the ram. See figure 16.
TO SET THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
1. Have someone place a log crossways in the Splitter
and allow the Ram to push against it with the
engine running wide open.
"2. If the engine beings to lug down, the Relief Valve
setting is correct.
3.
If adjustment is necessary, tighten the screw until
the engine begins to lug down.
To obtain long life and trouble-free service from your
engine,
certain
normal
maintenance
must
be
performed as outlined below:
1.
Change oil in crankcase after first two (2) hours
of operation. Then, follow instructions outlined
on page 6.
FIGURE 17