Operation; Starting The Engine - Troy-Bilt LS 33 TB Manual Del Operador

Operation

Starting the Engine

Pre-Start Checklist
1. Remove the dipstick and check hydraulic fluid level.
Refill if necessary. Approved fluids include Shell Tellus®
32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III / Mercon® automatic
transmission fluid, Pro-Select™ AW-32 Hydraulic Oil or
10WAW-ISO viscosity grade 32 hydraulic oil. Check the
engine oil level. Refill if necessary.
2. Check the engine oil level. Refill if necessary.
3. Fill up with gasoline if necessary.
4. Lubricate the beam area where the splitting wedge will
slide with engine oil. Do not use grease to lubricate. Make
sure to lubricate both the front and the back of the beam
face.
5. Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Starting the Engine
WARNING!
Read, understand and follow all the
instructions and warnings on the machine and in
this and the included Engine Operator's Manual
before operating.
WARNING!
Wear leather work gloves, safety shoes,
ear protection and safety glasses when operating
the log splitter. Ensure safe footing.
NOTE: Detailed starting instructions can be found in the
separately included engine operator's manual.
1. Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire is fastened
securely over the metal tip of the spark plug.
2. Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
3. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSED
position. To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in
the OPEN position.
4. Move the throttle lever away from the Minimum position,
about 1⁄3 of the way toward the Maximum position.
5. Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
6. Grasp the starter grip and pull the rope out slowly until the
engine reaches the start of compression cycle (the rope will
pull slightly harder at this point).
7. Pull the rope with a rapid, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip
on starter handle. Let the rope rewind slowly. Repeat until
engine cranks.
NOTE: Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against
the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the
starter.
8. If the choke lever has been moved to the CLOSED position
to start the engine, gradually move it to the OPEN position
as the engine warms up.
9. Move the throttle lever to the speed desired.
10. In cold weather, run the wedge up or down the beam 6 to 8
times to circulate the hydraulic fluid.
WARNING!
When starting a warm engine, the
muffler and surrounding areas are hot and can
cause a burn. Do not touch these areas.
Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the engine
switch to the OFF position. Under normal conditions, use the
following procedure.
1. Move the throttle lever to the Minimum position.
2. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
3. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
4. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the
engine to prevent unintended starting.
Using the Log Splitter
Operating Positions
1. Place the log splitter on flat, dry, solid ground.
2. Block the front and back of both wheels. See Fig. 5-1.
Vertical
Figure 5-1
3. Place the beam in either the horizontal or vertical position
and lock into place.
WARNING!
Take extra care when raising and
lowering the beam as it is fairly heavy. Having a
second person assist with raising or lowering the
beam is recommended. Be sure to keep hands away
from any possible pinch points.
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Horizontal
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