MUFFLER
Do not operate the tog splitter without a muffler or tamper with the exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard, inspect periodically, and replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection.
Replace if damaged.
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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.
WITH FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK INSIDE
_) WARNING: NEVER STORE MACHINE
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.
NOTE: A yearry
LOG SPLI'R'ER
•Clean the log splitter thoroughly.
•Wipe unit with an oiled rag to prevent rust, espe- cially wedge and beam.
•The tongue can be removed and reattached in an upright position as shown in figure 18 to take less space when storing.
ENGINE
IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT
GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL
FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT
ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL
OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARA- TION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STOR-
AGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYS- TEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.
•Drain the fuel tank.
•Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
•Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
•Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuet gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor- age container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure- tor if using fuel stabilizer.
•Drain all the oil from the crankcase (this should be done after the engine has been operated and is still warm) and refill the crankcase with fresh oil.
•If you have drained the fuel tank, protect the inside of the engine as follows. Remove spark plug, pour approximately 1/2 ounce (approximately one table- spoon) of engine oil into cylinder and crank slowry to distribute oil. Replace spark plug.
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