•Tighten wing nut securely.
Clean engine
Clean engine periodically. Remove dirt and debris with a cloth or brush. Cleaning with a forceful spray of water is not recommended as water could contaminate the fuel system. Frequently remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from cooling fins, air intake screen and levers and linkages. See Figure 15. This will ensure adequate cooling and correct engine speed.
Cooling_"
Figure 15
Spark Plug
•Clean spark plug and reset the gap to .030" at
,A WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire, and move it away from spark plug before performingany adjustments or repairs,
Tires
See sidewall of tire for recommended pressure. Maximum tire pressure under any
circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure should be maintained on all tires.
WARNING: Excessive pressure (over 30 p.s.i.) when seating beads may cause tire/ rim assembly to burst with force sufficientto cause serious injury.
Carburetor
If you think the carburetor on your log splitter engine needs to be adjusted, contact Sears service center. Engine performance may be affected in altitudes above 4,000 feet. To improve engine performance,
least once a season or every 50 hours of operation. See Figure 16. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each season. Refer to engine parts list for correct spark plug type.
NOTE: Do not sandb/ast spark p/ug. Spark p/ug shou/d be c/eaned by scraping or wire brushing and washing with a commercia/ so/vent.
.030" Feeler Gauge
kPlug
Figure 16
Muffler
WARNING: Do not operate the log splitter without a muffler, or tamper with the
exhaust system. Damaged mufflersor spark arresters could create a fire hazard.
instalt a High Altitude Adjustment Kit which is available at any authorized Tecumseh service outlet.
Engine Speed
The engine speed on your log splitter has been set at the factory. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe the engine is runningtoo fast or too slow, take the equipment to the nearest Sears service center for repair and adjustment.
Important: Changing of engine governed speed will void engine warranty.
Flexible Pump Coupling
The flexible pump coupling has a "spider" which is a nylon insert located between the pump and engine shaft. Over a period of time, this insert will harden and deteriorate. Replace the spider insert and/or the coupling halves ityou detect vibration or noise coming from the area between the engine and the pump. tfthe
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