Assembly & Set-Up - MTD compact log splitter Operator's Manual

Assembly & Set-Up
Contents of Carton
• One Log Splitter
• One Engine Operator's Manual
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Log splitter
features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are
applicable to all log splitter models and the log splitter depicted
may differ from yours.
WARNING!
Use extreme caution unpacking this
machine. Some components are very heavy and will
require additional people or mechanical handling
equipment.
NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side
of the log splitter are from the operating position only.
Exceptions, if any, will be specified.
Set-Up
Hydraulic Fluid
NOTE: The log splitter is shipped without hydraulic fluid in the
reservoir tank. You MUST add fluid before operating. Proceed
with the following steps:
1. Remove the oil plug, which is located on the end of the
beam assembly. See Figure 3-1.
Oil Plug
Figure 3-1
2. Tilt the log splitter back and add 1.5 gallons of hydraulic
fluid (Dexron® III, or 10 weight AW hydraulic oil).
3. Replace and tighten the oil plug.
• One Operator's Manual
4.
5.
6.
Recoil Starter
max.
Do not overfill
• One 20 oz. Bottle SAE 10W30 Oil
Lower the machine to level ground.
NOTE: The maximum fluid level will not be achieved until
the cylinder is cycled (See the Operation Section). Check
the level when the fluid is cold and with the log splitter on
a level surface. Never run below this level, doing so will ruin
the pump.
NOTE: This machine is shipped without gasoline or oil in
the engine. Fill up with gasoline and oil BEFORE priming
the pump or operating your log splitter.
Service the engine with oil and gasoline as instructed in the
Engine Operator's manual.
Make sure that the engine switch is off. See Figure 3-2.
Prime the hydraulic pump by pulling the recoil starter as far
as it will go. Repeat approximately 4-6 times.
Engine Switch
Figure 3-2
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Choke
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