5
Maintaining
Your Log
Splitter
5.
6.
Loosen but do not remove, the idler pulley nut. This
will enable the belt to be easily removed from the idler
pulley. See Figure 5-2.
Engine
Pulley
WARNING: Avoid the possibility of
a pinching injury. Do not place your
fingers on the idler spring or between
the belt and a pulley while removing the
belt.
Pump
Pulley
Remove the belt from around all pulleys.
7. RinoFigureute the5-2.new belt around the three pulleys as shown
Idler Pulley
Nut
8.
Retighten idler pulley nut.
NOTE: Idler bracket must pivot freely.
9.
Remounttighten. the belt cover removed earlier. Do not over
Figure 5-
10.
11.
Carefully lower unit down and remove piece of plastic 3. Drain fuel tank. Always drain fuel into approved
container outdoors, away from open flame. Be sure
that engine is cool before draining the fuel. Do not
smoke while handling fuel.
from gas cap (if used).
Reconnect spark plug.
4.
Startcarburetorthe engineare empty.and let it run until the fuel lines and
StoringYour Log Splitter
Prepare your log splitter for storage at the end of the
season or if the log splitter will not be used for 30 days or 5. Remove spark plug. Holding a rag over the cylinder
more.
hole, pour approximately 1/2 ounce (approximately
one tablespoon) of engine oil into cylinder and crank
slowly to distribute the oil.
WARNING: Never store machine with
fuel in the fuel tank inside of building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark, or where ignition sources
6. Replace spark plug.
7.
Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust
8.
are present such as hot water and space heaters,
furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.
and/or dirt in the gasoline will cause problems.
NOTE: For more information on storing the engine, refer
1.
Clean the log splitter thoroughly.
to the Engine Maintenance section.
9.
Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer. DO NOT store
unit in upright position.
NOTE: We do not recommend the use of pressure wash-
ers or garden hose to clean your unit. They may cause
damage to bearings or the engine. The use of water will
result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.
NOTE: If storing in an unventilated or metal storage
shed, be certain to rustproof the equipment by coating
with a light oil or silicone.
2.
Wipeon theunitwedgewithandan oiledthe beam.rag to prevent rust, especially
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