Bolens 248-604A User Manual
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MANUAL
Model No.
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
Important:
Read Safety Rules and
Instructions Carefully
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PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM No. 770-7465
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LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of original retail purchase, MTD PRODUCTS INC will either
repair of replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm,
any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. Transportation charges
under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless return is requested by
MTD PRODUCTS INC.
This warranty will not apply to any part which has becomes inoperative due to misuse,
excessive use, accident, neglect, improper maintenance, alterations, or unless the unit
has been operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. This
warranty does not apply to the engine, motor, battery, battery charger or component parts
thereof. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer's warranty on these items.
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This warranty will not apply where the unit has been used commercially.
Warranty service is available through your local authorized service dealer or distributor. If
you do not know the dealer or distributor in your area, please write to the Customer Service
Department of MTD.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
WARNING TO PURCHASERS
OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EQUIPPED
MACHINERY OR DEVICES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
The equipment which you have just purchased does not have a spark arrester. If this equipment is used on
any forest covered land, brush covered land, or grass covered unimproved land in the State of California,
before using on such land, the California law requires that a spark arrester be provided. In addition, spark
arrester is required by law to be in effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the
exhaust system and comply with Section 442 of the California Public Resources Code.
IM PORTANT
It is suggested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate. Keep
"N this manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts.
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see operating section of this manual
for proper fuel and amount.
Your log splitter is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore exercise extreme
caution at all times.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR LOG SPLITTERS
TRAINING
1. Know the controls and how to stop quicklyREAD THE OWNER'S MANUAL.
2. Do not allow children to operate. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction.
Only persons well acquainted with these rules of
safe operation should be allowed to use your log
splitter.
PREPARATION
1. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get
caught on the moving parts.
/"^2. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wear-
^ ing open Sandies. Always wear substantial foot
wear.
3. Check the fuie before starting the engine. Do not
fill the gasoline tank indoors, when the engine is
running, or while the engine is still hot. Wipe off
any spilled gasoline before starting the engine.
4. Use only in daylight or in good artifical light.
5. Never operate the equipment in the rain. Always
be sure of your footing.
OPERATION
C. Open doors if engine is run in garage-
exhaust fumes are dangerous. Do not run
engine indoors.
6. Always operate the log splitter from the engine
side of the beam.
Stand behind the ram when operating. See drawings.
Be careful not to touch the muffler after the
engine has been running, it is HOT.
1. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are
dangerous.
2. Do not put hands or feet near rotating or moving
parts.
3. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnor
mally, stop the engine and check immediately for
the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
4. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make
certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from
^ the plug to prevent accidental starting.
Handle gasoline with care-it is highly flammable.
A. Use approved gasoline container.
B. Never remove cap or add gasoline to a running
or hot engine or fill guel tank indoors. Wipe
up spilled gasoline.
MAINTENANCE and STORAGE
1. Keep all nuts, bolts, screws, hose clamps and
hydraulic fittings tight to be sure equipment is
in safe working condition.
2. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the
tank inside of a building where fumes may reach
an open flame of spark. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
3. To reduce fire hazard keep engine free of grass,
leaves, wood chips, excessive grease and oil.
4. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds
are dangerous.
5. Never store outside without a waterproof cover.
Rain will cause rust on the inside of the cylinder.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove the log splitter, parts pack all literature
from the crate before discarding crate.
2. Block up rear end of log splitter so that the rear
wheels may be assembled.
3. Place flat washers (A) on axle, then wheels and
secure with collars and set screws (B). See figures
1 and 2.
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4. The engagement handle is partly assembled, pivot
handle upward into position and secure with
shoulder bolt (C). See figure 3.
ENGAGEMENT HANDLE
SHOULDER BOLT (C)
SHOULDER BOLT
ALREADY IN
POSITION
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 3
5. Tighten both shoulder bolts securely.
OPERATION
1. Service engine with gas and oil. See engine manual
packed with log splitter for complete instructions
for the care and maintenance of engine. READ
DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.
CAUTION
A
You must not operate log splitter
without proper amount of oil in
reservoir tank.
FIGURE 2
2. Remove the breather cap from reservoir tank.
See figure 4.
NOTE
Carburetors are preset at the factory.
DO NOT attempt to make adjustments
at this time. See carburetor
instructions outlined under CAR
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT.
FIGURE 4
The hydraulic system take 4-1/2 gallons of
low 30 HD only detergent oil. Fill the reservoir
tank to the bottom of the fill tube.
NOTE
You can not get all the oil in the
system until after the engine is run.
Replace the breather cap.
BEFORE STARTING
During initial break-in period, oil level should be
watched closely. See ENGINE MAINTENANCE.
Use MS classification oil. Do not use oils marked
only MM or ML or unmarked.
Above 32° use SAE 30; below 32° use SAE lOW.
These recommendations must be followed for best
performance and long life.
,,^«liQhange oil first two (2) hours of operation and
eck oil level every five (5) operating hours or
^..dch time equipment is used.
Change oil every twenty-five (25) operating hours
or sooner if equipment is operated in extremely
dusty or dirty conditions.
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FIGURE 5
TO START ENGINE
1. Place control lever (on engine) in run position.
See figure 6.
2. Move choke lever to CHOKE position. See
figure 7.
3. Rewind starter—use quick full arm stroke. Keep
firm grip on handle and return rope slowly.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move control lever to STOP position. See figure
6.
2. Remove high tension wire from spark plug to
prevent accidental starting by children while
5 equipment is unattended.
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