To stop engine – Bolens 248-645A User Manual
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Open the breather valve. Valve must be open when
running log splitter. Valve rriust be closed when
transporting log splitter. See figure 19.
VALVE IN OPEN
POSITION
VALVE IN CLOSED
POSITION
BREATHER PLUG AND VALVE.
NOTE: Valve has left hand threads.
Clockwise to close.
FIGURE 19
Rewind starter _ place one foot on wheel and
with a quick full arm stroke, keep firm grip on
handle and return rope slowly. See figure 20.
TO STOP ENGINE
1.
Move control lever to STOP position. See figure
17.
2.
Remove high tension wire from spark plug to
prevent accidental Starting by children while
equipment is unattended.
USING YOUR LOG SPLITTER
Your log splitter is designed for safe, efficient,
operation. CARE, OF COURSE, MUST BE EXER
CISED THAT HANDS ARE KEPT AWAY FROM
MOVING PARTS.
A. Set throttle at maximum speed.
B. Engagement handle has three positions: Forward-
moves ram toward wedge. Neutral--ram stops in
place. Reverse—ram returns. See figure 21.
FIGURE 21
FIGURE 20
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C. Maximum length that can be split is 24".
D. Place log on beam and hold in place with right
hand. See figure 22.