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Rover LS 33T Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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LS 33T
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all
models and the model depicted may differ from yours.
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-10994
(June 19, 2015)

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual LS 33T NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and the model depicted may differ from yours. WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing an MTD Log Splitter. It was carefully If applicable, the power testing information used to establish engineered to provide excellent performance when properly the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be operated and maintained.

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 If your machine is equipped with an internal combustion Never fuel machine indoors. engine and is intended for use near any unimproved forest, Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is brush, or grass covered land, the engine exhaust should be hot or running.
  • Page 5 When splitting in the vertical position, stabilize the log Do not alter this machine in any manner, alterations such before moving the control handle. Split as follows: as attaching a rope or extension to the control handle, or adding to the width or height of the wedge may result in Place log on the end plate and turn until it leans personal injury.
  • Page 6 Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING —...

  • Page 7: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • Log Splitter (1) • Operator’s Manual (1) • Engine Operator’s Manual (1) NOTE: Crate Disassembly This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and Use a pry bar or claw hammer to loosen and remove the top of the the model depicted may differ from yours.
  • Page 8 Pull the beam lock outward, line it up with the hole in the beam Carefully pry the small block of wood from the base of the crate bracket and release the beam lock. See Figure 4-3. and position it beneath the jack stand. See Figure 4-5. Figure 4-3 Figure 4-5 NOTE:...
  • Page 9 WARNING! Set-Up The next step requires two people to safely remove the log splitter from the base of the crate. Gas and Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Engine Carefully move the log splitter off of the crate by lifting up on Operator’s Manual.
  • Page 10 Disconnect the spark plug and prime the pump by pulling the recoil starter as far as it will go. Repeat approximately 10 times. NOTE: Close the fuel shut-off valve (if equipped) before performing Step 5 to avoid engine flooding. Reconnect the spark plug wire and start the engine following instructions in the Engine Operator’s Manual.

  • Page 11: Controls & Features

    Controls & Features Log Dislodger Control Handle Hitch Coupling Safety Chain Log Tray Jack Stand Horizontal Vertical Beam Lock Beam Lock Dipstick NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Features may vary Log Dislodger by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and the model depicted may differ from yours.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation NOTE: Place the beam in either the horizontal or vertical position and This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Features may vary lock into place. by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and the model depicted may differ from yours. WARNING! Take extra care when raising and lowering Pre-Start Checklist...
  • Page 13 To place the beam in the horizontal position proceed as follows: • REVERSE — Move the control handle to the REVERSE position to return the wedge toward the cylinder. The control handle stays in the Pull the vertical beam lock out and rotate it down. Pivot REVERSE position and returns to the NEUTRAL position automatically the beam to the horizontal position.
  • Page 14 Operating Tips Support the tongue and pivot the jack stand up against the tongue. See Figure 6-5. Always: Use clean fluid and check the fluid level regularly. Use an approved hydraulic fluid. Approved fluids include Shell Spring Clip Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III/Mercon® Automatic Transmission Fluid, Pro-Select™...

  • Page 15: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and the model depicted may differ from yours. WARNING! Do not — at any time — make any adjustments without first stopping engine, disconnecting spark plug and grounding it against the engine.
  • Page 16 Reinstall the filter inlet screen and suction hose. Tighten the hose Hose Clamps clamp. Check the clamps on the return hose before each use and check the Check the fluid level using the dipstick. Do not overfill. clamps on the suction hose once a season. NOTE: Approved fluids include Shell Tellus®...

  • Page 17: Service

    Service NOTE: Align the pump coupling half with the nylon “spider” by rotating This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Features may vary the engine using the starter handle. Slide the coupling half into by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and place while guiding the three hex screws through the holes in the the model depicted may differ from yours.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. 3. Choke, if equipped, not in CHOKE position. 3.
  • Page 19 Problem Cause Remedy Slow cylinder shaft speed 1. Gear sections damaged. 1. See authorized service dealer. while extending and 2. Excessive pump inlet vacuum. 2. Make certain pump inlet hoses are clear and retracting. unblocked-use short, large diameter inlet hoses. 3.

  • Page 20: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 737-0348A Vented Dipstick 735-04103 Spider Bushing 718-04395 Engine Coupling Half, .875 718-04392 Pump Coupling Half, .500 710-1842A Set Screw 723-0405 Hydraulic Oil Filter 737-04308 Inlet Filter 727-0451 Inlet Hose 727-04288 Hydro Hose 727-0443 Return Hose 727-04362 Hydro Hose...
  • Page 21 Notes...
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  • Page 24: Warranty

    Warranty Conditions — Australia (Not applicable to other Regions) The benefits given to you under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies that you have under Australian law in relation to the goods. MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd warrants that this machine is free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any part which appears upon inspection by MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd or its agent to be defective in material or workmanship.

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