Use and Care Manual
FUEL
SHUT-OFF
VALVE
The fuel
shut
-
off
has
two
position.
CLOSED
(8))
))
- use
this
position
to
service, transport,
or
store
the
unit.
))
OPEN
(fl\)
-
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.
THROTILE 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
fi
II
cap.)
~
DO
NOT
OVERFILL.
Check
engine
oil
level
daily and
~
add
as
needed.
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
(riled to the recommended level. Over(rlling
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
(riling 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
(riling the tank.
Do
not
use
a funnel or other
device
that obstructs the view
of
the tank (riling
process.
3.
Reinstall the fuel cap and tighten. Always clean up spilled fuel.
Know
Your
Machine
& Operation I 18