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-Route the hose as shown in figure 11. Place the metal pressure tube in position on the fitting on top of control valve. Secure with the compression nut on the pressure tube, using an adjustable wrench. Make certain the metal pressure tube is positioned so that the pressure hose is above the slide plate as shown. FINAL ASSEMBLY • Make certain all nuts, bolts and hose clamps are tightened securely. • Before operating the log splitter, make certain to follow the “Initial Preparation” instructions in the Operation Section, page 9. 8 OPERATION GAS AND OIL FILL-UP NOTE: Engine is shipped without oil. Fill crankcase with oil before starting. Be very careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when checking or adding oil or fuel. Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades k 3I DW or 1 i r30 5W30 -20° 0° 32° 60° 80° 100° Temperature range expected before next oil change. All oils must be A.P.I. service classification SD, SE or SF. • Fill engine with oil by removing oil fill plug. See figure 12. With engine level, fill engine with oil to point of overflowing. Capacity is 1 Va pints. Replace oil fill plug. carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See storage section of this manual for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. FIGURE 12. • Fill fuel tank. See figure 13. Use fresh, clean, unleaded automotive gasoline. Capacity is 3 quarts. NOTE: Use clean oil and fuel. Store in approved, clean, covered containers. Use clean fill funnels. INITIAL PREPARATION • Place log splitter on a firm, level surface. For vertical operation, remove the quick release pin from the latch bracket. Place the beam in the vertical position. Place the quick release pin through the holes in the beam mounting plates and the brackets on the reservoir tank. See figure 14. A WARNING: FILL TO WITHIN V2 INCH OF TOP OF FUEL TANK TO PREVENT SPILLS AND TO ALLOW FOR FUEL EXPANSION. IF GASOLINE IS ACCIDENTLY SPILLED, MOVE LOG SPLITTER AWAY FROM AREA OF SPILL. AVOID CREATING ANY SOURCE OF IGNITION UNTIL GASOLINE VAPORS HAVE DISAPPEARED. Caution: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and FIGURE 14. • Lubricate the beam area where beam will slide with engine oil (DO NOT USE GREASE). Make certain to oil both front and back of the beam face. • Fill the reservoir tank as follows. a. Remove reservoir vent plug. See figure 14. Using Dexron II automatic transmission fluid, fill reservoir to the top. Replace vent plug securely. b. Disconnect the spark plug wire. Prime the pump by pulling the recoil starter, to turn the engine over, approximately 10 times. Reconnect the spark plug wire. c. Start engine. 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 1V2" to 2" from the top of the tank. Total capacity of system is approximately 7.6 gallons. 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 “selfbleeding”). f. Refill the reservoir to within 1V2" 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. BEFORE STARTING Before each use, check the following: • Place log splitter on a firm, level surface. For vertical operation, remove the quick release pin from the latch bracket. Place the beam in the vertical position. Place the quick release pin through the holes in the beam mounting plates and the brackets on the reservoir tank. See figure 14. • Remove the vent plug and check the fluid level. Fluid level should be IV2" 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. • Lubricate the beam area where beam will slide with engine oil (DO NOT USE GREASE). Make certain to oil both front and back of the beam face. • Fill gasoline tank as instructed on page 9. • Attach spark plug wire and cover to spark plug. See figure 13. TO START ENGINE • Place throttle control lever on the engine in FAST position. See figure 15. • Place choke lever in CHOKE position. NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking. • Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of co...