Note, Maintenance, Engine oil – MTD 24642S User Manual
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TO OPERATE LOG SPLITTER:
1. Set throttle at maximum speed.
2.
Place log on beam and hold in place with right
hand. See figure 14.
3.
Slowly move engagement handle forward until
ram rests against log. Release engagement bundle
(Neutral).
4.
Remove your hand from the log and step b( hind
the ram. See figure 15.
5. Move engagement handle forward until log is split.
6. Move the engagement handle to the rear to ruturn
ram.
FIGURE 15
The ram should take approximately 12 seconds to
make a complete cycle. This speed may varv de
pending on throttle setting and temperature of oi .
NOTE
If you lock the engagement handle in
the reverse slot, the ram will return until
it hits the engagement bracket, which will
throw the engagement handle into neutral
automatically.
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Never attempt to cut a log in half with the
log splitter. See figure 16.
Never stand next to the ram when
operating. Always stand behind the ram.
See figure 17.
FIGURE 16
FIGURE 17
MAINTENANCE
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Always stop engine and disconnect spark
plug wire before performing any mainte
nance or adjustments.
ENGINE OIL
Change oil first two (2) hours of operation. Check
oil level every five (5) operating hours or each tinr«’-
equipment is used.
Change oil every twenty-five (25) operating hours or
sooner if equipment is operated in extremely dusty
or dirty conditions.
Refer to engine manual for quantity and type of oil.
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