LOG SPLITTER
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RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
The handle is used to start the engine.
FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE
The fuel shut – off has two position.
CLOSED
(
) - use this position to
service, transport, or store the unit.
OPEN
(
) - use this position to run the
unit.
CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control is used to choke the
carburetor and assist in starting the
engine. The choke control slides between
the
CHOKE CLOSED
and
CHOKE
OPEN
positions.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control regulates the speed
of the engine and will shut off the engine
when it is moved to the STOP position.
The throttle control moves between
FAST
,
SLOW
, and STOP positions.
OPERATION
3.
Using a funnel, add oil up to the FULL mark
on the dipstick. (See engine manual for oil
capacity, oil recommendation, and location
of fill cap.)
The engine is shipped without oil.
Do not start the engine before
adding oil.
Petrol
is
highly
flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured when
handling fuel. Use extreme care
when handling
petrol
.
Fill the fuel tank outdoors, never
indoors.
Petrol
vapors can ignite if
they collect inside an enclosure.
Explosion can result.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL!
This equipment and/or its engine
may include evaporative emissions
c o n t r o l s y s t e m c o m p o n e n t s ,
required to meet EPA and/or CARB
regulations, that will only function
properly when the fuel tank has been
filled to the recommended level.
Overfilling may cause permanent
damage to evaporative emissions
control system components. Filling
to the recommended level ensures
a vapor gap required to allow for
fuel expansion. Pay close attention
while filling the fuel tank to ensure
that the recommended fuel level
inside the tank is not exceeded. Use
a portable
petrol
container with an
appropriately sized dispensing spout
when filling the tank. Do not use a
funnel or other device that obstructs
the view of the tank filling process.
DO NOT OVERFILL. Check engine
oil level daily and add as needed.
1.
The engine must be off and allowed to cool
at least two minutes before adding fuel.
2.
Remove the fuel
filler
cap and
fi
ll the tank.
(See engine manual for fuel capacity, fuel
recommendation, and location of fuel cap.)
ADD
PETROL
TO ENGINE
Many accidents occur when more than
one person operates the log splitter.
If a helper is assisting in loading logs
to be split, never operate the controls
until the helper is clear of the area.
2.
Remove the oil
fill
c a p / d i p s t i c k t o
add oil.
CLOSED
OPEN
ADD OIL TO ENGINE
1.
Make sure the log splitter is on a
flat,
level
surface.
3.
Reinstall the fuel cap and tighten. Always
clean up spilled fuel.
