MTD 242-630-000 - Manual (Page 12)

3. Never inflate to over 30 p.s.i. to seal beads.
Excessive pressure when seating be<ids may
cause tire/rim assembly to burst with force suffi­
cient to cause serious injury.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE"
If the log splitter will not be used for a period longer
than 30 days, the following steps should be taken to
prepare the log splitter for storage.
1. Clean the engine and the entire log splf ter thor­
oughly.
2. Refer to the engine manual for correc engine
storage instructions. Follow instructions care­
fully.
3. Wipe unit with an oiled rag to prevent ru >t, espe­
cially wedge and beam.
NOTE: W h e n s to rin g a n y ty p e o f p o w e r eq u ip m e n t in
a n u n ve n tila te d o r m e ta l s to ra g e sh e d , c are s h o u ld b e
ta k en to ru s tp ro o f th e e q u ip m en t b y c o a tin g w ith a
lig h t o il o r s ilic o n e .
4. The tongue can be removed and reattached in an
upright position as shown in figure 17 to ake less
space when storing.
5. Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
FIGURE 17.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action
Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank emp ty, or stale fuel.
2. Blocked fuel line.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
4. Faulty spark p ug.
1. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
2. Clean fuel line.
3. Connect wire to spark plug.
4. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Engine runs erratic 1. Unit running 0 1 CHOKE.
2. Spark plug wire loose.
3. Blocked fuel li le or stale fuel.
4. Water or dirt ii i fuel system.
5. Dirty air cleannr.
6. Carburetor ou: of adjustment.
1. Move choke lever to OFF position.
2. Connect and tighten spark plug
wire.
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean
fresh gasoline.
4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh
fuel.
5. Clean air cleaner.f
6. Adjust carburetor.!
Engine overheats 1. Engine oil levol low.
2. Airflow restricted.
3. Carburetor no: adjusted properly.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Remove blower housing and
clean.!
3. Adjust carburetor.!
Will not split logs Reservoir fluid evel low. Check and fill reservoir tank as
instructed in Operation section
of this manual.
Leaking cylinder 1. Broken seals.
2. Scored cylind ir .
1. Replace seals.*
2. Replace cylinder.*
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustmei its listed above, please contact your nearest authorized service dealer.
^Should be performed by an authorized service dealer only,
t Refer to separate engine manual packed with your log splitter.
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