KnowYour Engine
Fuel Cap
Operating
Your
Air Cleaner
Starter
Grip
Engine
Oil Fill Cap
Oil Drain
Spark Plug
Muffler
WARNING
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
This engine is
shipped without
gasoline or oil in
the engine. Running
the engine with
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
insufficient oil can
cause serious engine
damage and void the
engine warranty.
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.
Using nondetergent
oil or 2-stroke engine
oil could shorten the
engine’s service life.
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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