NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause engine to run rough. Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached to the carburetor before adjusting carburetor, Do not make unnecessary adjustments. Factory settings are satisfactory for most applications and conditions.

Never attempt to change maximum engine speed. It is pre-set at the factory and should be changed only by a qualified service technician who has the necessary equipment.

The carburetor may need re-adjusting if engine lacks power or does not idle properly. If adjustments are needed, proceed as follows.

Close idle mixture valve (see figure 21) clockwise ( _ ) finger tight only. Forcing may cause damage. Then open 1-1/2turns counterclockwise ( _ ).

Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes.

Move throttle control lever to IDLE position.

Rotate throttle counterclockwise (v_) and hold against idle speed adjusting screw. Turn idle speed

adjusting screw unlil engine is running at 1750

RPM

Turn idle mixture valve clockwise (f'q) (lean mix- ture) until engine JUST starts to slow. Then turn it counterclockwise (('_) (rich mixture) until engine starts to run unevenly. Set at midpoint between rich and lean mixture.

Recheck idle RPM and readjust if necessary.

Move throttle control lever to FAST position. Engine should accelerate without hesitation or sputtering, tf it does not, carburetor should be read- justed, usually to a slightly richer mixture.

Idle

Speed

Screw

idle

Valve

FIGURE 21.

ENGINESPEED

Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury, if you believe the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your log splitter to the nearest SEARS Service Center for repair and adjust- ment.

TIRES

Recommended operating tire pressure is 12 to 15 p.s.i. (sidewall of tire may give tire manufacturer'srec- ommended pressure). Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure should be maintained on all tires.

When installing a tire to the rim, be certain rim is clean and free of rust. Lubricate both the tire and rim

generously. Never inflate to over 30 p.s.i, to seat beads.

WARNING: EXCESSIVE PRESSURE (OVER 30 p.s.t.) WHEN SEATING BEADS MAY CAUSE TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY TO BURST WITH FORCE SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

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