MTD 24638S - Manual (Page 8)

NOTE
DO NOT operate log splitter without
proper amount of oil in reservoir tank
(beam).
2. Fill sump with oil as instructed in the sepa'ate
engine manual packed with your unit.
3. Fill fuel tank, using clean, fresh, regular grade
automotive gasoline. Fill tank completely.
NOTE
Refer to engine manual packed with
log splitter for complete instructions
for the care and maintenance of en­
gine. READ DIRECTIONS CARE­
FULLY.
TO START ENGINE
1. Place throttle control lever (on engine) in CHC KE
position, towards the front of splitter. See fi jure
10 .
NOTE
A warm engine may not require
choking. Simply place lever in RUN
position.
2. Grasp starter handle, place one foot on wheel and
pull starter handle with a quick, full arm stroke.
Return rope slowly to the engine.
3. After engine starts, move throttle control lover
to RUN position.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move throttle control lever to STOP posit on.
2. Disconnect spafk plug wire from spark plu<i to
prevent accidental starting while equipment is
unattended.
USING YOUR LOG SPLITTER
Your log splitter is designed for safe, efficient
operation. BE CAREFUL TO KEEP HANDS AND
FEET AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS.
Engagement handle has three positions: (See figure 11,
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.
FIGURE 11
Maximum length that can be split is 20".
TO OPERATE LOG SPLITTER:
1. Set throttle at maximum speed.
2. Place log on beam and hold in place with right
hand.
3. Slowly move engagement handle forward until
ram rests against log. Release engagement handle
(Neutral).
4. Remove your hand from the log and step behind
the ram.
5. Move engagement handle forward until log is split.
6. Move the engagement handle to the rear to return
ram.
The ram should take approximately 22 seconds to
make a complete cycle. This speed may vary de­
pending on throttle setting and temperature of oil.
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.