Replacement Part List
Lubrication 
NOTICE 
All Bearings of your Splitter are sealed
 units and should have sufficient lubricant to last the 
life of your machine with normal use. 
Greasing the rack and Pinion 
NOTICE 
A
ll the rack and pinion should be greased before every use. 
Most 
problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for common 
problems and their solutions. If you continue to experience problems, contact the dealers in 
your area. 
WARNING 
Before per
forming any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the engine, wait five 
minutes to allow all parts to cool. Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the 
spark plug. 
Troubles
hooting Table 
SYMPTOM  POSSIBLE CAUSE 
The e
ngine won’t star
t. 
(Please refer to the 
engine user manual 
for engine-specific 
procedures.) 
Ø  Is the ignition switch in the “ON” position? 
Ø  Is the fuel shut-off valve on? 
Ø  Are you using fresh, clean gas? If the gas is old, change it. Use 
a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer than 30 days. 
Ø  Is the spark plug clean? If the spark plug is dirty or cracked, 
change it. If it’s oily, leave it out, hold a rag over the plug hole and 
pull the recoil cord several times to blow out any oil in the 
cylinder, then wipe off the plug and reinsert it. 
The e
ngine l
acks power 
or is not running 
smoothly. 
(Please refer to the 
engine user manual 
for engine-specific 
procedures.) 
Ø  Check that the Throttle Lever is in the “Run” position. 
Ø  Is the air filter clean? If it’s dirty, change it following the 
procedure in the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual. 
Ø  Is the spark plug clean? If it’s fouled or cracked, change it. If it’s 
oily, leave it out, hold a rag over the plug hole and pull your 
recoil cord several times to blow out any oil in the cylinder, then 
wipe off the plug and reinsert it. 
Ø  Are you using fresh, clean unleaded gas? If it’s old, change it. Use 
a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer than 30 days. 
Ø  Does your engine have the right amount of clean oil? If it’s dirty, 
change it following the procedure in the engine manufacturer’s 
owner’s manual. 
Ø  Check the oil level and adjust as needed. 
E
ngine s
mokes. 
(Please refer to the 
engine user manual 
for engine-specific 
procedures.) 
Ø  Check the oil level and adjust as needed. 
Ø  Check the air filter and clean or replace if needed. 
Ø  You may be using the wrong oil—too light for the temperature. 
Refer to your Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed information. 
Ø  Clean the cooling fins if they’re dirty. 










