Assembling Your Log Splitter - MTD 550 Series Operator's Manual

8. Foryoursafety, r eplace alldamaged o rwornparts
immediately withoriginal e quipment
manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only."Use ofparts
which donotmeet t heoriginal equipment
specifications mayleadtoimproper performance
andcompromise safety!"
9. Donotalterthismachine inanymanner, alterations
suchasattaching a ropeor extension t othecontrol
lever, o radding tothewidthor height o fthewedge
mayresult i npersonal injury.
WARNING: Restrict the use of this power
machine to persons who read, understand
and follow the warnings and instructions
in this manual and on the machine.
NOTE: Not all safety labels may apply to your log
spfitters.
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING Y OUR LOG SPLITTER
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil _.
in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline
and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual
before operating your machine.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the log
spfitter is observed from the operating position.
Removing UnitFromCarton
Pry the top, sides, and ends off crate.
Set panels aside to avoid tire punctures or personal
injury.
Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.
Remove any loose parts if included with unit (i.e.,
operator's manual, etc.)
Cut and remove straps which secure parts to
bottom of crate. Unbolt any remaining parts which
may be bolted to the bottom of the crate.
WARNING: Use extreme caution unpack-
ing this machine. Some components are
very heavy and will require additional peo-
ple or mechanical handling equipment.
LoosePartsIn Carton
Tongue Assembly
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
Assembling TheTongue
AttachingThe Jack Stand (See Figure 1)
The jack stand is shipped in the transport position.
Remove the spring clip and clevis pin and pivot the
jack stand to the operating position.
Secure the jack stand in position with the clevis pin
and spring clip.