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MTD RM 33 LS Operator's Manual

MTD RM 33 LS Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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ANUAL
RM 33 LS
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. 769-08151A
(May 30, 2012)

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  • Page 1 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. 769-08151A...
  • Page 2 Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts..com See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at www.mtdparts.com/KnowledgeCenter ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 Write to MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 ◊...
  • Page 3 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 Contents of Carton • One Log Splitter • One Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual WARNING! Crate Disassembly Do not remove the beam support or attempt to remove the machine from the crate until Use a pry bar or claw hammer to loosen and remove the after you have completed all assembly steps.
  • Page 8 Pull the beam lock outward, line it up with the hole in the Carefully pry the small block of wood from the base of the beam bracket and release the beam lock. See Fig 3-3. crate and position it beneath the jack stand. See Fig. 3-5. Fasten the tongue tube to the frame by reinstalling the two three-inch hex screws removed earlier and tightly securing with the two flange lock nuts.
  • Page 9 Carefully reposition the logsplitter off of the crate by lifting Set-Up up on the tongue tube, near the hitch coupling, and slowly rotating the machine clockwise. See Fig. 3-7. Gas and Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the engine manual packed with your log splitter.
  • Page 10 Reconnect the spark plug wire and start the engine following the instructions in the Operation Section. Use the control handle to engage the wedge to the farthest extended position. Then retract the wedge. Refill the reservoir within range marked on the dipstick. See Fig.
  • Page 11 Controls & Features Control Dislodger Handle Hitch Coupling Log Tray Jack Stand Horizontal Vertical Beam Lock Beam Lock Dipstick Figure 4-1 Engine Controls Log Dislodger See the Engine Operator’s Manual for the location and function The log dislodger is designed to remove any partially split wood of the controls on the engine.
  • Page 12 Operation Pre-Start Checklist Vertical Remove the dipstick and check hydraulic fluid level. Refill if necessary. Approved fluids include Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III / Mercon® automatic transmission fluid, Pro-Select™ AW-32 Hydraulic Oil or 10WAW-ISO viscosity grade 32 hydraulic oil. Check the engine oil level.
  • Page 13 Return Wedge To Stop Wedge To Split Wood Horizontal Beam Lock Figure 5-3 Figure 5-4 Using the Control Handle Splitting the Wood Start the engine as instructed in the Engine Operator’s The control handle has three positions. See Fig. 5-4. manual included with the log splitter.
  • Page 14 Transporting the Log Splitter Operating Tips Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make certain the Always: beam is locked securely with the horizontal beam lock. Use clean fluid and check the fluid level regularly. Remove the spring clip and clevis pin from the jack stand. Use an approved hydraulic fluid.
  • Page 15 Maintenance & Adjustments WARNING! Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container. Do not at any time make any adjustments without first stopping engine, Reinsert the filter and reconnect the hose. Fill the reservoir disconnecting spark plug wire and grounding it as instructed in the Assembly &...
  • Page 16 Service Align the pump coupling half with the nylon “spider” by Flexible Pump Coupler rotating the engine using the starter handle. Slide the The flexible pump coupler is a nylon “spider” insert, located coupling half into place while guiding the three mounting between the pump and the engine shaft.
  • Page 17 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 gasoline. 3. Choke, if equipped, not in CHOKE position. 3.
  • Page 18 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 19 Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 737-0348A Vented Dipstick 735-04103 Spider Bushing 718-04395 Coupling, .875 718-04392 Coupling, .500 710-1842 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 726-0132 Hose Clamp 634-0186...
  • Page 20 For domestic use, this warranty will apply for a period of 2 years from date of purchase. Warranty for commercial or industrial use is 90days from the date of purchase. In the event of dispute, MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd will determine whether the machine was used for domestic, or commercial or industrial use.