MTD 24642-A - Manual (Page 6)

3. Fill reservoir tank on log splitter. Remove the
the breather plug from breather tube. See figure
7. Pour approximately 3 gallons of Dexron
automatic transmission fluid ONLY into breather
tube.
A
CAUTION
DO NOT operate log splitter without
proper amount of oil in reservoir tank
(beam).
DEXRON
TRANSMI
FLUID
FUNNEL
BREATHER
TUBE- “
FIGURE?
TO START ENGINE
1. Place throttle control lever (on beam) in run
position.
2. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
3. Open the breather valve. Valve must be open when
running log splitter. Valve must be closed when
transporting log splitter. See figure 8.
4. Grasp starter handle, place one foot on wheel and
pull starter handle with a quick, full arm stroke.
Return rope slowly to the engine.
VALVE IN OPEN VALVE IN CLOSED
POSITION POSITION
1
■
• U- ■
BREATHER PLUG AND VALVE.
NOTE: Valve has left hand threads.
Clockwise to close.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move throttle control lever to STOP position.
2. Remove high tension wire from spark plug to
prevent accidental starting by children while
equipment is unattended.
USING YOUR LOG SPLITTER
Your log splitter is designed for safe, efficient
operation. CARE, OF COURSE, MUST BE EXER­
CISED THAT HANDS ARE KEPT AWAY FROM
MOVING PARTS.
Engagement handle has three positions: (See figure 9)
Forward-Ram moves toward wedge.
Neutral—ram stops in place.
Reverse—ram returns.
ENGAGEMENT HANDLE
IN NEUTRAL POSITION.
ENGAGEMENT HANDLE
HELD IN FORWARD
POSITION.
ENGAGEMENT HANDLE
LOCKED IN REVERSE
POSITION. STROKE RETURN STOP
PLUNGER.
FIGURE 8