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Operating Instructions
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Refer to the engine owner’s manual for complete information on starting, maintenance and
troubleshooting�
1� Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position�
2� To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSE position� To restart a warm engine,
leave the choke lever in the OPEN position�
3� Move the throttle lever away from the SLOW position, about 1/3 of the way toward the FAST
position�
4� Turn the engine switch to the ON position�
5� Pull the starter grip until you feel resistance, then pull briskly� Return the starter grip gently�
6� If the choke lever has been moved to the CLOSE position to start the engine, gradually move it to
the OPEN position as the engine warms up�
7� To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the engine switch to the OFF position� Under
normal conditions, move the throttle lever to the SLOW position and then turn the engine switch to
the OFF position� Then turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position�
For further information on starting and stopping the engine, refer to your engine owner’s manual.
CAUTION: Turn fuel shut off valve to the OFF position before towing to avoid
flooding the engine.
NOTE: The engines maximum speed is factory preset at 3600 RPM as the no load
speed� The throttle should be set at the maximum speed for wood splitting to reach
the horsepower required for the pump�
WARNING: Review safety information related to operation of the log splitter on
pages 3-6 of this manual. Make sure that you have the recommended personal
protective equipment described on page 3.
CAUTION
WARNING
1� Set up the log splitter in a clear, level area and block the wheels� Make sure that the suction port
on the tank is always on the lower side of the log splitter�
2� For horizontal operation place a log on the beam against the foot plate� Make sure the log is
securely on the foot plate and against the beam� To split wood in the vertical position, release the
pin on the beam latch located on the front end of the beam� Carefully tilt the beam up until the foot
plate is sitting squarely on the ground and the log splitter is stable� Place the log on the foot plate
against the beam� When the beam is returned to the horizontal position make sure the beam latch
is securely locked down�
3� With the engine running, depress the valve handle so that the cylinder will drive the wedge into the
log� Extend the cylinder until the log splits or to the end of its stroke� If the log has not completely
split after the cylinder has reached the end of its extension, retract the cylinder�
IMPORTANT: Leaving the valve in the ACTUATE position at the end of the stroke may damage the
pump� Always use extra care when splitting logs with unsquare ends�
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