Operating Guide
RECOIL
STARTER
HANDLE
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The handle
is
used
to
start
the
engine.
FUEL
SHUT-OFF
VALVE
The
fuel
shut
-
off
has
two
position.
CLOSED
(S\)
))
- use
this
position
to
service,
transport,
or
store
the
unit.
))
OPEN
(.B))-
use
this
position
to
run
the
unit.
CHOKE
CONTROL
The choke
control
is used
to
choke
the
carburetor
and
))
assist in
starting
the
engine. The choke
control
slides
between
the
CHOKE
CLOSED
l'\.1
and
CHOKE
OPEN
I f I positions.
THROTTLE
CONTROL
The
throttle
control
regulates
the
speed
of
the
engine
))
and
will
shut
off
the
engine
when
it
is moved
to
the
STOP
position. The
throttle
control
moves
between
FAST
...
SLOW.-,,
and
STOP
positions.
OPERATION
Many accidents occur
when
more
than
one
person
operates
the
log
splitter.
If
a
helper
is
assisting
in
loading
logs
to
be
split,
never
operate
the
controls until
the
helper
is
clear
of
the
area.
The
engine
is
shipped
without
oil.
Do
not start
the
engine
before
adding
oil.
ADD
OIL
TO
ENGINE
1. Make sure
the
log
splitter
is on a flat, level surface.
2. Remove
the
oil fill cap/dipstick
to
add oil.
3. Using a funnel, add oil up
to
the
FULL
mark
on
the
dipstick.
(See
engine manual
for
oil capacity, oil recommendation, and
location
of
fill cap.)
~
DO
NOT
OVERFILL.
Check
engine
oil
level
daily
and
~
add
as
needed.
21 I
Know
Your
Machine
&
Operation
ADD
GASOLINE
TO
ENGINE
Gasoline
is
highly
flammable
and
explosive.
You
can
be
burned or seriously injured
when
handling
fuel.
Use
extreme
care
when
handling
gasoline.
Fill
the
fuel tank outdoors,
never
indoors.
Gasoline
vapors
can
ignite
if
they collect
inside
an
enclosure.
Explosion
can
result.
1. The engine
must
be
off
and allowed
to
cool
at
leasttwo
minutes
before adding
fuel.
2. Remove
the
fuel
filler
cap and fill
the
tank.
(See
engine manual
for
fuel capacity, fuel recommendation, and location
of
fuel
cap.)
IMPORTANT:
DO
NOT
OVERFILL!
This equipment and/or its engine may include
evaporative
emissions
control
system
components,
required
to
meet
EPA
and/or
CARB
regulations,
that
will only function properly
when
the
fuel tank
has
been
filled to the
recommended
level.
Overfilling
may cause permanent damage
to evaporative
emissions
control
system
components.
Filling to
the
recommended
level
ensures
a
vapor
gap
required
to
allow for fuel
expansion.
Pay
close
attention while
filling
the
fuel
tank
to
ensure
that
the
recommended
fuel/eve/ inside the tank
is
not
exceeded.
Use
a
portable gasoline container with
an
appropriately
sized
dispensing
spout
when
filling
the
tank.
Do not
use
a
funnel
or other
device
that obstructs
the
view
of
the
tank filling
process.
3.
Reinstall
the
fuel cap and tighten. Always clean
up
spilled fuel.
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