Model T27710 (Mfd. Since 04/16)
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Towing Controls
Kohler Engine Controls &
Components
T. Coupler Lock Lever: Push down to lock
coupler onto vehicle tow ball; lift up to release
coupler from vehicle tow ball. Features a hole
for inserting a pin or padlock.
U. Support Leg Lock Pin: When engaged,
secures support leg in up or down position.
When disengaged, allows support leg to
pivot.
V. Support Leg: Supports weight of log splitter
and provides stability during splitting opera-
tions. Leg can be lowered for operation or
raised for towing.
W. Safety Chains: Ensure log splitter remains
attached to towing vehicle if coupler acciden-
tally separates from towing hitch ball while
towing.
X. 2" Tow Bar Coupler: Connects log splitter to
2" trailer hitch ball for towing.
Figure 4. Towing controls and components.
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Figure 3. Kohler engine controls and
components.
M. Choke Lever: Controls choke valve and
air-to-fuel ratio in engine. Move lever left to
ON (I) position when starting engine when it
is cold. Move lever right to OFF position (O)
after engine starts. Use this position if starting
engine when it is already warm.
N. Gas Cap: Remove to fill fuel tank.
O. Fuel Tank: Fill with clean, fresh gasoline.
Refer to Kohler engine manual to select
required fuel type. Avoid overfilling.
P. ON/OFF Switch: Turn to ON position (I)
before starting engine. Turn to OFF position
(O) to shut engine
OFF.
Q. Throttle Control Lever: Regulates amount
of air entering engine, thereby controlling
its speed. Move halfway between SLOW
(turtle) and FAST (rabbit) when starting
engine. Adjust lever as needed for operation.
R. Starter Rope: Pull several times to start
engine and allow fuel to flow into engine.
Slowly retract to engine once it starts.
S. Fuel Shutoff Lever: Controls flow of fuel
from tank to carburetor. Turn to ON position
before engine startup. Turn to OFF position
(O) when shutting down engine, or before
towing to avoid flooding engine.
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