Preparingthe Log Splitter - MTD 24AF572B729 Operator's Manual

• Disconnect the log cradle from the beam on the
side of the control valve. See Figure 4.
Lock
Washer
Hex Bolts
Log Oradle
Figure 4
Lift and slide the cylinder up to the top of beam and
into the weld brackets.
Attach the dislodger over the wedge assembly and
secure with hardware, previously removed, to the
weld brackets. See Figure 5.
NOTE: Once the six hex screws are tightened, there
may be a slight gap between the dislodger and the weld
brackets. This gap is normal.
Reattach the log cradle to the side of the beam with
the control valve, aligning the ends of the cradle
with the beam flanges. See Figure 5.
Roll log splitter off the bottom crate.
Attach 10gcradle here
Preparingthe Log Splitter
• Lubricate the beam area (where the splitting wedge
will slide) with engine oil; do not use grease.
• Remove vented reservoir dipstick, which is located
in front of the engine on top of the reservoir tank.
See Figure 6.
• Fill the reservoir tank with Dexron III automatic
transmission fluid or lOW AW hydraulic fluid.
NOTE: The reservoir tank has a capacity of 3.5 gallons.
Check fluid level using the dipstick. See Figure 6.
Do not overfill. Replace vented dipstick securely,
tightening it until the top of the threads are flush
with top of the pipe.
Dipstick
\
Reservoir T ank
Figure 6
• Make sure the spark plug wire is disconnected.
Then prime the pump by pulling the recoil starter as
far as it will go. Repeat approximately 10 times.
• Reconnect the spark plug wire and start engine
following instructions in the OPERATION section.
• Use control handle to engage the wedge to the
farthest extended position. Then retract the wedge.
• Refill tank as specified on the dipstick.
NOTE: Failure to refill the tank will void unit's warranty.
• Extend and retract the wedge 12 complete cycles
to remove trapped air in the system (the system is
"self-bleeding").
• Refill reservoir within range marked on the dipstick.
_ WARNING:
Much of the original fluid has been drawn into the cylinder and hoses. Make
certain to refill the reservoir to prevent damage
to the hydraulic pump.
NOTE: Some fluid may overflow from the vent plug as
the system builds heat and the fluid expands and seeks
a balanced level.
Figure 5