5.Chock both wheels, front and rear, and have your helper grasp the front of the unit and carefully tilt it back to expose the belt drive underneath.

IMPORTANT: To prevent engine oil from entering carburetor and/or hydraulic oil from escaping through the air vent hole, do not tilt unit to the side.

6.While your partner continues to hold the unit up, grasp the idler pulley nut with a 9/16 hex wrench or socket and pivot the idler bracket as shown in Figure 5-2. This will enable the belt to be easily removed from the idler pulley.

WARNING: Avoid the possibility of a pinching injury. Do not place your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt.

7.Remove the belt from around the engine and pump pulleys.

8.Route the new belt around the three pulleys as shown in Figure 5-2.

NOTE: Idler bracket must pivot freely.

9.Have your partner lower unit and remount the belt cover removed earlier. Do not over tighten.

10.Remove piece of plastic from gas cap (if used).

11.Reconnect spark plug.

Storing Your Log Splitter

Prepare your log splitter for storage at the end of the season or if the log splitter will not be used for 30 days or more.

WARNING: Never store machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside of building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark, or where ignition sources

are present such as hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.

1. Clean the log splitter thoroughly.

NOTE: We do not recommend the use of pressure wash- ers or garden hose to clean your unit. They may cause damage to bearings or the engine. The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.

Engine

Pulley

Pump

Pulley

Idler Pulley

Nut

Figure 5-2

2.Wipe unit with an oiled rag to prevent rust, especially on the wedge and the beam.

3.Drain fuel tank. Always drain fuel into approved container outdoors, away from open flame. Be sure that engine is cool before draining the fuel. Do not smoke while handling fuel.

4.Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

5.Remove spark plug. Holding a rag over the cylinder hole, pour approximately 1/2 ounce (approximately one tablespoon) of engine oil into cylinder and crank slowly to distribute the oil.

6.Replace spark plug.

7.Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

8.Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in the gasoline will cause problems.

NOTE: For more information on storing the engine, refer to the Engine Maintenance section.

9.Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer. DO NOT store unit in upright position.

NOTE: If storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed, be certain to rustproof the equipment by coating with a light oil or silicone.

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Maintaining

Your Log

Splitter

WARNING

Avoid the possibility of a pinching injury. Do not place your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt.

Avoid the possibility of a pinching injury. Do not place your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt.

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