Before starting engine, To start engine – Bolens 248-645A User Manual

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FIGURE 16

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE:

During initial break-in period, oil level should be

watched closely. See ENGINE MAINTENANCE.

Use MS classification oil. Do not use oils marked

only MM or ML or unmarked.

Above 32° use SAE 30; below 32° use SAE 10W.
These recommendations must be followed for best
performance and long life.

Change oil first two (2)> hours of operation and

check oil level every five (5) operating hours or
each time equipment is used.

Change oil every twenty-five (25) operating hours

or sooner if equipment is operated in extremely
dusty or dirty conditions.

LOG SPLITTER:

The oil in the reservoir should be changed every (100)
hours of operation.

NOTE

Carburetors are preset at the factory.

DO NOT attempt to make adjustments

at

this

time.

See

carburetor

instructions

outlined

under

CAR­

BURETOR ADJUSTMENT.

TO START ENGINE

1. Place control lever (on beam) in run position.

See figure 17.

2. Move choke lever to CHOKE position. See

figure 18.

THROTTLE CONTROL

FIGURE 17

mm

M

mm

-PUSH

DOWN TO

'’■lOKE

FIGURE 18

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