Starting Instructions; Operation - CountyLine 579791 Mode D'emploi

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (Honda GC190)
NOTE: REFER TO HONDA ENGINE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION ON STARTING,
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING.
To Start a Cold Engine
1) Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
2) Move the choke to the ON position.
3) Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
4) Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly to start engine.
5) Move the choke lever to the OFF position if it was used to start the engine as soon as it warms up enough and is running smoothly.
6) When engine starts, move the throttle to the FAST position. It is recommended that the engine be operated in the FAST position for
maximum performance.
To Start a Warm Engine
1) Move the throttle lever to the FAST position.
2) Leave the choke lever in the OFF position.
3) Pull the starter grip until the engine starts.
To Stop the Engine
1) Move the throttle lever to the SLOW position.
2) Move the throttle lever to the STOP position.
3) Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
CAUTION: TURN FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE TO THE "OFF" POSITION PRIOR TO TOWING. FAILURE TO
NOTE: The engine maximum governed speed is preset at the factory at 3600 RPM no load speed. When splitting wood the throttle
should be set at the maximum speed to develop the horsepower required for the pump.

OPERATION

WARNING: See safety information related to operation of the log splitter on page 3 and 4 of this manual.
1) Set up the log splitter in a clear, level area and block the wheels. Make sure that the suction port on the tank is always on the lower side of the
log splitter.
2) For horizontal operation place a log on the beam against the foot plate.
3) For horizontal operation in extended work zone (EWZ) configuration:
a) At rear work extension stand, remove pivot lock pin and pivot stand down to vertical position. Reinstall pivot lock pin.
b) Remove extension lock pin and slide lower leg of stand down until it touches the ground. Reinstall lock pin in one of the three holes that
best lines up with inner stand hole.
c) Adjust front jack to apply slight pressure to rear stand so that there is no rocking front to rear on unit.
d) Remove lock pin from the front of the beam. Pick up the front of the beam approximately 2 inches and slide the beam towards the
rear of the unit until the lock hole lines up with the second horizontal lock hole on the tongue. Lower beam into slot and reinstall lock pin.
4) To split wood in the vertical position:
a) First move beam to EWZ position in step 3.
b) Remove beam lock pin and pivot lock pin near beam pivot.
c) Carefully tilt the beam up until the foot plate is sitting squarely on the ground and the log splitter is stable.
d) Reinstall pivot lock pin at the vertical lock position and beam lock pin into hitch.
e) Place the log on the foot plate up against the beam.
5) When the beam is returned to the horizontal position, make sure the beam lock pin is secured in lock position and second pin is stored in rear
hole on tongue. See illustrations in step 5 page 7.
6) With the engine running, depress and hold the valve handle so that the cylinder will drive the wedge into the log. Extend the cylinder until the log
splits or to the end of its stroke. If the log has not completely split after the cylinder has reached the end of its extension, retract the cylinder.
IMPORTANT: Holding the valve in the "actuate" position at the end of the stroke may damage the pump. Always use extra care when splitting
logs with unsquare ends.
NOTE: For operation in wooded areas, obtain a spark arrestor for the exhaust system. See the engine operating and maintenance manual and
check with your authorized engine service center. See also Fire Prevention on page 4 of this manual.
IMPORTANT: TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, AVOID "BOTTOMING OUT" WEDGE
PLATE TO THE FOOT PIECE. TO CONFORM WITH INDUSTRY SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS,
THE WEDGE STOPS 1 INCH FROM THE END OF FOOT PLATE
DO SO MAY RESULT IN FLOODING THE ENGINE.
Make sure that you have the recommended personal protective equipment described on page 1.
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