Harbor Freight Tools 94837 - Manual (Page 7)

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Starting the Engine
During this procedure, refer to the photos of the Engine Controls on page 6.
1. Push the Throttle Lever to the fast (left) position, then slightly to the right.
2. Close the Choke by pulling it to the left.
Note: If the Engine is already hot, it is not necessary to close the Choke.
3. Push the red Prime Button three times to inject gas into the carburetor.
Wait two seconds between each prime. If this is the first time starting the new Engine,
prime five times. Excessive priming will flood the Engine and it will not start.
4. Gently pull the starter Rope Handle until it engages. Then pull it hard and all the way
out. Slowly guide the Rope Handle back into the starter housing.
The Engine should start. Try again if it does not start. Refer to the Troubleshooting
section if problems persist. Let the engine run for five minutes to warm up.
5. Push in the Choke Lever to the right to close.
6. Push the Throttle Lever (all the way) to the fast position (left).
Stopping the Engine
1. Push the Throttle Lever all the way to the Off (right) position.
Engine should shut down. When Engine is cool, remove Spark Plug cable to avoid
restarting accidently.
2. Push the Ram Control forward and backward until all pressure is used up.
Splitting Logs
1. Place wheel chocks (not supplied) on each side of the wheels to keep the Log Splitter
from moving. See photo below.
2. Allow the engine to run for a few minutes to build up pressure in the hydraulic system.
3. Pull back on Ram Control to retract the Ram, then move to neutral (center) position.
4. Center a log on the Main Body (23), no more than 20” long and 14” in diameter.
Ram Control Handle (36)
Forward Reverse
Main Body (23)
Cutting Wedge
Sliding Seat (33)
Wheel Chocks
(not included)