DK2 Power OPS232, User Manual

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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 engine’s maximum speed is factory preset at 3,600 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 the safety information related to operation of the log splitter on pages 6-9 of
this manual. Make sure that you have the recommended personal protective equipment
described on page 6.
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. When the engine is 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.
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