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OPERATION (cont.)
Stopping the engine
1.
Ensure the wedge is in the retracted position and the control lever is in the neutral
position.
2.
Move the throttle lever fully right towards the .... indicator (fig. 61), move the engine
on/off switch to the OFF position (fig. 62) and fuel lever left, closed position (fig.63).
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
IMPORTANT!
Sudden stopping at a high speed under heavy load is not
recommended. Engine damage may result.
Control lever (1) (fig 64 & 65)
¥ Neutral position
−
In this position the
cylinder does not move even though the
engine is running.
¥ Reverse position
−
Move the lever in this
position to retract the cylinder. Push the
lever fully in this direction to lock it return
mode. The lever will automatically return to
the neutral position once the cylinder fully
retracts.
Neutral Position
Forward Position
Reverse Position
Neutral Position
Forward Position
Reverse Position
WARNING!
Keep hands and fingers
away from the splitter wedge and wedge
cover guard during cylinder retraction.
¥ Forward position
−
Move the lever in this
direction to extend the cylinder toward the
foot plate. Keep pressure on the lever until
the log splits. The lever does not lock in
this position. Release as soon as the log is
split or the cylinder is fully extended.
Note:
The splitter wedge (18) is designed to reach the full extension before contacting the
end plate.
WARNING!
Cracks in logs can close quickly and pinch fingers. Keep fingers away
from any cracks that open in partially split logs.
Fig. 61
Fig. 62
Fig. 63
Fig. 64
Fig. 65
WARNING!
Never operate through the relief valve for more than 5 seconds.