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KnowYour Engine
Fuel Cap
Operating
Your
Air Cleaner
Starter
Grip
Engine
Oil Fill Cap
Oil Drain
Spark Plug
Muffler
Figure 9-1:The major components of the engine.The shroud on your engine may differ.
Readenginethisto familiarizesection beforeyourselfstartingwithyourthe locationlog splitterof variousengine.controlsCompareandtheadjustments.illustrations in Figure 9-1 with your log splitter
Pre-Operation Check
Oil Recommendations
10w
IMPORTANT: This engine is shipped without gasoline or
oil in the engine. Running the engine with insufficient oil
can cause serious engine damage and void the engine
warranty.
20w
20
1
•
Beforecapacitystartingis aboutengine,20 oz.fill with oil. Do not over-fill. Oil
30
40
Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent,
premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed
U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for service
classification SG/SF. Motor oils classified SG/SF will
show this designation on the container.
20w40,
20w50
15w40,
15w50
2
10w40
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all tem-
perature use. If single viscosity oil is used, select the
appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in your
area from the chart to the right.
NOTE: A 5w30 synthetic oil may be used to improve
startability for cold weather (temperatures below 40
degrees F).
10w30
(
(
ºC) -30º -20º -10º 0º
ºF) -20º
10º
60º 80º
20º 30º 40º
100º
0º
20º
40º
Ambient Temperature
1. Single Viscosity
Multi Viscosity
2.
IMPORTANT: Using nondetergent oil or 2-stroke
engine oil could shorten the engine’s service life.
Check Oil Level
IMPORTANTsurface with the: Beenginesure tostopped.check the engine on a level
1.
Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean.
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