Bolens 522 - Manual (Page 11)

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WARNING: If the fluid becomes exces­
sively hot at any time during operation,
stop the unit and allow the fluid to cool
down. Maximum performance will not be
obtained from your log splitter if the fluid
is too hot. Use extreme caution as con­
tacting hot fluid could result in serious
personal injury.
TO TRANSPORT LOG SPLITTER
1. Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make
certain the beam is latched securely with the lock­
ing rod.
2. Remove the quick release pin which secures the
jack stand. Support the tongue, and pivot the jack
stand up against the tongue. Secure with the
quick release pin.
3. Attach the hitch to a towing vehicle, making cer­
tain to latch securely. Attach the safety chains to
the towing vehicle.
Hex Bolts
ADJUSTMENTS
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WARNING: Always stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire before
performing any adjustments.
SPLiniNG WEOGE
As normal wear occurs, periodically adjust the bolts on
the side of the wedge plate as follows to eliminate the
excess space between the wedge plate and the beam.
See figure 15.
1. Loosen the three hex bolts on top of the wedge
plate (beneath the splitting wedge).
2. Loosen the lock nuts on the two adjustment bolts
on the side of the gib plate, located beneath the
splitting wedge. Turn the adjustment bolts in until
snug, then back them off slowly until the wedge
assembly will slide on the beam.
3. Tighten the lock nuts securely against the gib
plate to hold the adjustment bolts in this position.
4. Retighten the three hex bolts on top of the wedge
plate.
Periodically remove and replace the “gibs” (spacers)
between the wedge plate and the back plate as
follows.
NOTE: If desired, the gibs may be rotated and/or
turned over for even wear.
1. Remove the center bolt on top of the wedge plate.
Slide the gib plate out. See figure 15.
2. Remove and replace the gibs. Reassemble the
gib plate, making certain flat washers are in place
under the gib plate.
3. Readjust the bolts on the side of the wedge plate
as instructed above.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: If any adjustments are made to
the engine while the engine is running
(e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving
parts. Be carefui of heated surfaces and
muffier.
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Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to com­
pensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or
load. Improper adjustment will cause stalling when
splitter 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 attached 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 repairs.
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