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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.