5
Maintaining
Your Log
Splitter
5.
Chock both wheels, front and rear, and have your
helper grasp the front of the unit and carefully tilt it
back to expose the belt drive underneath.
Engine
Pulley
IMPORTANT: To prevent engine oil from entering
carburetor and/or hydraulic oil from escaping through the
air vent hole, do not tilt unit to the side.
6.
Pump
Pulley
While your partner continues to hold the unit up, grasp
the idler pulley nut with a 9/16 hex wrench or socket
and pivot the idler bracket as shown in Figure 5-2.
This will enable the belt to be easily removed from the
idler pulley.
Idler Pulley
Nut
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.
Figure 5-
7.
Removepulleys. the belt from around the engine and pump
2.
Wipeon theunitwedgewithandan oiledthe beam.rag to prevent rust, especially
WARNING
8.
inRouteFigurethe5-2.new belt around the three pulleys as shown 3. Drain fuel tank. Always drain fuel into approved
container outdoors, away from open flame. Be sure
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.
that engine is cool before draining the fuel. Do not
NOTE: Idler bracket must pivot freely.
Havecoveryourremovedpartnerearlier.lowerDounitnotandoverremounttighten.the belt
Remove piece of plastic from gas cap (if used).
Reconnect spark plug.
smoke while handling fuel.
4.
5.
Startcarburetorthe engineare empty.and let it run until the fuel lines and
9.
Remove spark plug. Holding a rag over the cylinder
hole, pour approximately 1/2 ounce (approximately
one tablespoon) of engine oil into cylinder and crank
slowly to distribute the oil.
10.
11.
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
more.
6. Replace spark plug.
7.
8.
Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
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.
Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust
and/or dirt in the gasoline will cause problems.
WARNING: Never store machine with
fuel in the fuel tank inside of building
NOTE: For more information on storing the engine, refer
to the Engine Maintenance section.
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark, or where ignition sources
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.
are present such as hot water and space heaters,
furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.
NOTE: If storing in an unventilated or metal storage
shed, be certain to rustproof the equipment by coating
with a light oil or silicone.
1.
Clean the log splitter thoroughly.
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.
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