MTD 249-623-003 - Manual (Page 8)

'Control
Valve
Filter
Head
Reservoir
Tank
FIGURE 10.
*ump
Suction
Hose
Control
Valve
Metal
Pressure
Tjbe
FIGURE 11.
ATTACHING THE HOSES
Suction Hose
1. The suction hose is attached to the reservoir tank,
beneath the engine mounting plate. Loosen the
hose clamp on the free end of the hose using a
screwdriver.
2.--Attach the end of the hose to the fitting on the bot-
--------tom of the pump. See figure 10. Place the hose
clamp at the base of the fitting, and tighten
securely.
Return Hose
1. The return hose is attached to the bottom of the
valve. Loosen the hose clamp on the free end of
the hose using a screwdriver.
2. Attach the end of the hose to the fitting on top of
the filter head. See figure 10. Place the hose clamp
at the base of the fitting, and tighten securely.
Pressure Hose
The pressure hose is attached to the top of the pump.
-Route the hose as shown in figure 11. Place the metal
pressure tube in position on the fitting on top of con­
trol valve. Secure with the compression nut on the
pressure tube, using an adjustable wrench.
FINAL ASSEMBLY
1. Make certain all nuts, bolts and hose clamps are
tightened securely.
2. Before operating the log splitter, make certain to
follow “Initial Preparation” instructions, below.
OPERATION
INITIAL PREPARATION
1. Place the log splitter on a firm, level surface.
2. Service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed witf your
log splitter.
3. Lubricate the beam area where splitting wed( le will
slide with engine oil (DO NOT USE GREASE).
Make certain to oil both front and back of the beam
face.
4. Fill the reservoir tank as follows.
a. Remove reservoir vent plug. See figure 12.
Using Dexron II automatic transmission fluid,
fill reservoir to the top. Replace vent plug
securely.
b. Disconnect the spark plug wire. Prime the
pump by pulling the recoil starter, to turn the
engine over, approximately 10 times. Recon­
nect the spark plug wire.