Controls And Features - MTD Series 550 Operator's Manual

Controls a nd Features
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g Dislodger
Control Handle_
iorizontal
Beam Lock
Tongue
Vertical
Beam
Lock
Log
Tray
End
Plate
Figure 4=1
Log Dislodger
See the Engine Operator's Manual for the location and function
of the controls on the engine.
Beam Locks
These two locks, as their name suggests, are used to secure the
beam in the horizontal or the vertical position. The vertical beam
lock is located next to the engine. The horizontal beam lock is
located on the beam support latch bracket.
The log dislodger is designed to remove any partially split wood
from the wedge. This may occur while splitting large diameter
wood or freshly cut wood.
LogTray
The log tray is designed to catch the log after it is split.
Tongue
Control Handle
The control handle has three positions; Forward, Neutral and
Reverse. See the Operation section for instructions.
The tongue is used to attach to a towing vehicle for
transportation.
EndPlate
Wedge
The wedge is used to split the wood.
The end plate holds the log in place while the wedge splits the
log.
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