BW Machinery BWMLS30, Operation Manual

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STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Refer to the engine owner’s manual for complete information on starting, maintenance and 

troubleshooting�

1� Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position�

2� To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSE position� To restart a warm engine, 

leave the choke lever in the OPEN position�

3� Move the throttle lever away from the SLOW position, about 1/3 of the way toward the FAST 

position�

4� Turn the engine switch to the ON position�

5� Pull the starter grip until you feel resistance, then pull briskly� Return the starter grip gently�

6� If the choke lever has been moved to the CLOSE position to start the engine, gradually move it to 

the OPEN position as the engine warms up�

7� To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the engine switch to the OFF position� Under 

normal conditions, move the throttle lever to the SLOW position and then turn the engine switch to 

the OFF position� Then turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position�

For further information on starting and stopping the engine, refer to your engine owner’s manual.

CAUTION: Turn fuel shut off valve to the OFF position before towing to avoid 

flooding the engine.

NOTE: The engines maximum speed is factory preset at 3600 RPM as the no load 

speed� The throttle should be set at the maximum speed for wood splitting to reach 

the horsepower required for the pump�

WARNING: Review safety information related to operation of the log splitter on 

pages 3-6 of this manual. Make sure that you have the recommended personal 

protective equipment described on page 3.

CAUTION

WARNING

1� Set up the log splitter in a clear, level area and block the wheels� Make sure that the suction port 

on the tank is always on the lower side of the log splitter�

2� For horizontal operation place a log on the beam against the foot plate� Make sure the log is 

securely on the foot plate and against the beam� To split wood in the vertical position, release the 

pin on the beam latch located on the front end of the beam� Carefully tilt the beam up until the foot 

plate is sitting squarely on the ground and the log splitter is stable� Place the log on the foot plate 

against the beam� When the beam is returned to the horizontal position make sure the beam latch 

is securely locked down�

3� With the engine running, depress the valve handle so that the cylinder will drive the wedge into the 

log� Extend the cylinder until the log splits or to the end of its stroke� If the log has not completely 

split after the cylinder has reached the end of its extension, retract the cylinder�

IMPORTANT: Leaving the valve in the ACTUATE position at the end of the stroke may damage the 

pump� Always use extra care when splitting logs with unsquare ends�

Operating Instructions