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Use the control handle to extend the wedge to the far extended position. Leave the wedge in this position (do not retract). d. Refill tank to within 1-1/2" to 2" from the top of the tank. e. Now retract the wedge. Extend and retract the wedge fully 10 to 12 complete cycles to remove trapped air in the system (system is “self-bleeding”). T f. Refill the reservoir to within 1-1/2" to 2" from the top of the tank. Much of the original fluid has been drawn into the cylinder and hoses. Make certain to refill the reservoir, to prevent extreme damage to the hydraulic pump. Failure to refill the tank will void your warranty. NOTE: Some fluid may overflow from the vent plug as the system builds heat and the fluid expands and seeks its own level. A WARNING: Do not operate the log splitter without the proper amount of transmission fluid in the reservoir tank. BEFORE STARTING Before each use, check the following: 1. Place log splitter on a firm, level surface. For vertical operation, pull the locking rod out and pivot it down to release the beam. Place the beam in the vertical position. 2. Remove the vent plug and check the fluid level. Fluid level should be 1-1/2" to 2" from the top of the tank. IMPORTANT: Reservoir tank must be full as instructed. Low fluid level will damage the pump and void your warranty. 3. Lubricate the beam area where splitting wedge will slide with engine oil (DO NOT USE GREASE). Make certain to oil both front and back of the beam face. 4. Fill gasoline tank as instructed in separate engine manual. 5. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. TO START ENGINE IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate engine manual for detailed starting instructions for your model. 1. 5 H.P. Only: Place throttle control lever on the engine in FAST position. 8 H.P. Only: Place the engine shut-off switch in ON position. 2. Place choke lever in CHOKE position (a warm engine may not require choking). 3. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope rewind slowly. A WARNING: When restarting a warm engine, keep away from muffler and other heated surfaces on the engine. 4. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on the starter handle. Let the rope rewind slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against starter. 5. Repeat preceding instructions 3 and 4 until engine fires. When engine starts, move choke lever halfway between CHOKE and RUN. 6. 5 H.P. Only: Move throttle control lever to IDLE position for a few minutes warm-up. 7. Gradually move choke lever to RUN position as engine warms up. NOTE: In order to idle smoothly, a new engine may require 3 to 5 minutes running above slow idle speed. Idle speed has been adjusted to be correct after this break-in period. 8. If weather is cold, run wedge up and down beam 6 to 8 times to circulate the hydraulic fluid, which will warm and thin the fluid. TO STOP ENGINE 1. 5 H.P. Only: Move throttle control lever to OFF position. 8 H.P. Only: Move the engine shut-off switch to the OFF position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended. USING THE LOG SPLITTER Use the log splitter only on a level, hard surface. Never stand next to the splitting wedge when operating the log splitter. Always stand behind the reservoir tank. See figures 13 and 14. Never attempt to cut a log in half sideways. Always split the log lengthwise. Maximum length of log to be split is 24". A WARNING: Always use the log splitter in the vertical position only when splitting heavy logs. The control handle has three positions: FORWARD—Push the control handle down for vertical operation, push it forward for horizontal operation— Splitting wedge moves toward the end plate. Control handle will return to neutral position as soon as handle is released. 9 I I ! NEUTRAL (Middle position)—Splitting wedge stops in place. REVERSE—Push the control handle upward for vertical operation, push it toward the rear for horizontal operation—Splitting wedge returns. The control handle will lock in the reverse position, and will return to neutral automatically when the -everse stroke is complete. FIGURE 13.—Vertical Position FIGURE 14.—Horizontal Position TO OPERATE LOG SPLITTER: 1. Set throttle at maximum speed. 2. Place the log upright, on top of end plate for vertical operation, and on top of beam for horizontal operation. 3. Push the control handle in forward position until the splitting wedge just contacts the log. Release the control handle. 4. Step behind the reservoir tank (see figures 13 or 14) and push the control handle in forward position until the log is split. 5. Move the control handle to reverse position to return the splitting wedge. A WARNING: If the fluid becomes excessively hot at any time during operation, stop the unit and allow the fluid to cool down. Maximum performance will n...

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