The cam plate needs adjusting when, Valve adjustment – Bolens 248-604A User Manual
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8.
Hold throttle lever closed or move carburetor
control to IDLE or SLOW position and adjust
idle adjusting needle until engine runs smoothly
proceeding in step six (6) above.
Allow several seconds between each adjustment
when performing either step six (6) or seven (7)
to allow engine to react to new setting.
POWER ADJUSTING
NEEDLE
FIGURE 19
VALVE ADJUSTMENT
The Cam Plate needs adjusting when:
1. The ram does not make a complete cycle in less
than 30 seconds.*
2. The ram returns slowly.*
3. The Power Stroke is too slow.*
* Engine must be running at full speed.
To adjust, loosen the two nuts and bolts holding the
Cam Plate to the Valve, raise it up and tighten the
nuts and bolts. Test the operation of the Log Splitter.
It should cycle in less than 30 seconds. (See figure 20)
FIGURE 20
To verify the proper adjustment, check the travel
distance of the spool from the cast iron housing.
(See figures 21 and 22)
SPOOL
(Shown in the
Forward Position)
FIGURE 21
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