EarthQuake W2813V - Manual (Page 6)

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS ExPLOSIONS
Log Splitter Models
7. Connect hose from bottom of valve control to pump and connect hose
from filter to top of valve control. Wrap tightly using Teflon tape to avoid
leaks.
8. Move control valve handle to operation position. Remove 1/4” pin and
1/16” cotter pin from parts bag and insert pin through hole in control
valve handle and secure with cotter pin.
9. Filling hydraulic reservoir. The capacity of the hydraulic tank is approxi-
mately 3.75 gallons. However, more oil may be required as oil flows
through the valve, pump, filter, and hoses.
a. Fill the reservoir with hydraulic oil 2 inches from the top.
b. Fill engine with crankcase oil and fuel as required.
c. Start the engine and operate the log splitter running the
wedge to the end of the beam and back. Repeat step a.
d. Start engine and operate the log splitter wedge to the end of the
beam and back until it runs smoothly. Check hydraulic oil level
to be sure it is 2 inches from top of tank when the wedge is in
the returned position.
STARTING:
IMPORTANT: THE ENGINE AND HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR ARE
SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL. SEE THE ENGINE OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PACkED WITH YOUR LOG SPLITTER fOR THE TYPE Of CRANkCASE
OIL, fUEL, ETC. THE ENGINE MANUfACTURER RECOMMENDS LEAD-
fREE GASOLINE ONLY.
1. The hydraulic reservoir should be filled with an SAE 30 hydraulic oil (if
temperature will be above 50º Fahrenheit when operating unit) and SAE
20 hydraulic oil (if temperature will be between 32º Fahrenheit and 50º
Fahrenheit). If hydraulic oil is difficult to obtain, automatic transmission
fluid can be substituted and should be used instead of hydraulic oil when
temperatures are below 32º Fahrenheit. Use only clean oil and take care
to prevent dirt from entering the hydraulic reservoir.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Refer to Engine Operator’s Manual for further information.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Move the throttle lever to “FAST”. Always operate the engine with throttle
lever in the “FAST” position.
2. Move choke control lever to “CHOKE” position.
3. Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly
to start engine and avoid engine kickback.
4. Allow the engine to warm up. If operating in warm weather, move the
choke control lever toward “RUN” in small increments over several
seconds. For cold weather operation do this procedure over several
minutes. Operate with choke lever in the “RUN” position.
5. To stop engine, move the throttle lever to the “STOP” position.
NOTE: The maximum governed speed on the engine is preset
at the factory to 3600 RPM no load speed. When splitting wood,
the throttle should be set at the maximum setting to develop the
horsepower required for the pump.
CAUTION !
DO NOT START OR RUN THE ENGINE WITHOUT
OIL IN THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR AND EN-
GINE.
LOG SPLITTER OPERATOR zONE