Gasand OIL FILL-UP, Beforeeachuse, Dipstick

•Remove the quick release pin which secures the jack stand. Support the tongue, and pivot the jack stand up against the tongue. Secure with the quick release pin.

•Attach the hitch to a towing vehicle, making certain to latch securely. Attach the safety chains to the towing vehicle.

GASAND OIL FILL-UP

OIL

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API ser- vice classification SG. Select the oil'sviscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

Colder <	32°F	_ Warmer
5W30	SAE 30

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oil (5W30, 10W30, etc.) Improve starting in cold weather, these multi- viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your oil level more fre- quently to avoid possible engine damage from run- ning low on oil.

•Fill engine with oil as follows. Remove oil fill dip- stick. See figure 10. With log splitter level, use a funnel to fill engine with oil to FULL mark on dip- stick. Capacity is approximately 1-1/4 pints. Be careful not to overfill. Check oil level. Refill to FULL mark on dipstick if necessary. Replace dipstick and tighten.

Oil

Fill

Dipstick

FIGURE 10.

GAS

•Remove fuel cap and fill fuel tank with about one gallon of clean, fresh, lead-free grade automotive

gasoline. DO NOT use Ethyl or high octane gaso- line. Be certain container is clean and free from

rust or foreign particles. Never use gasoline that may be stale from long periods of storage in the container. Replace fuel cap.

WARNING: DO NOT FILL CLOSER THAN 1/2 INCH OF TOP OF FUEL TANK TO PREVENT SPILLS AND TO ALLOW FOR

FUEL EXPANSION. IF GASOLINE IS

ACClDENTLY SPILLED, MOVE LOG SPLII'rER AWAY FROM AREA OF SPILL.

AVOID CREATING ANY SOURCE OF IGNITION UNTIL GASOLINE VAPORS HAVE DISAPPEARED.

WARNING: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCO- HOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN AI"IrRACT

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 OR TREATED WITH FUEL STABILIZER BEFORE STORAGE FOR 30 DAYS OR LONGER. USE FRESH FUEL NEXT SEASON.

SEE "STORAGE" SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION.

NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR CLEAN- ER PRODUCTS IN THE FUEL TANK OR PERMA- NENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.

Spark Plug,

Wire and Boot

Fuel.(Under Cover)

Tank,

Mufti	Oil
	Fill
	Dipstick

Starter_

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Handle_'__

FIGURE 11.

BEFOREEACHUSE

Before each use, check the following:

•Place log splitter on a firm, level surface. For verti- cal operation, putl the locking rod out and pivot it down to release the beam. Place the beam in the vertical position, See figure 7.

•Remove the vent plug and check the fluid level, See figure 12. Fluid level should be 1-1/2" to 2" from the top of the tank.