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MTD 580 Series Operator's Manual

MTD 580 Series Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Log Splitter
Series 580
IMPORTANT:
Read safety rules and instructions
carefully
before operating
equipment.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-
covered, brush-covered
or grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department,
P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131
CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10031G.
(7/2003)

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  • Page 1 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ..............Assembling Your Log Splitter ................Know Your Log Splitter ..................Operating Your Log Splitter ................Adjusting Your Log Splitter ................Maintaining Your Log Splitter ................Storing Your Log Splitter ..................Troubleshooting ....................Parts List ......................

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES ARNING: 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 i. Never store t hemachine orfuel c ontainer inside Maintenanceand Storage where t here isanopen flame, spark o rpilot l ight Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug and ground it asonawater h eater, space heater, furnace, against the engine before cleaning, or inspecting the clothes d ryer orother gasappliances.

  • Page 5: Assembling Your Log Splitter

    SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING Y OUR LOG SPLITTER AttachingThe Jack Stand Unpacking fromCrate • The jack stand is shipped in the transport position. • Remove the spring clip and clevis pin and pivot the WARNING: Use extreme caution unpacking jack stand to the operating position. See Figure 2. this machine.
  • Page 6 Attaching The Hitch Assembly NOTE: It is recommended that you polish the axles with • Remove the hardware assembled on the hitch emery cloth before you install the wheels. assembly and place the hitch on the end of the • Place a wheel on each axle with the valve stem tongue.
  • Page 7 • Disconnect the pressure hose from the adapter on Align holes in base of engine with appropriate holes the pump. in engine mounting bracket. • Stand the wedge, beam, and cylinder assembly Secure the engine and pump assembly with four upright with cylinder toward the top.
  • Page 8 • The return hose is attached to the top of the control • Remove vented reservoir dipstick or pipe plug, as valve. Loosen the hose clamp on the free end of the the case may be, located in front of the engine on hose.

  • Page 9: Know Your Log Splitter

    SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR LOG SPLITTER Compare the illustration in Figure 13 below with the controls on your log splitter, and get familiar with its features before starting to operate. Know how to stop the machine quickly in the event of an emergency. How it works Cylinder Control...

  • Page 10: Operating Your Log Splitter

    SECTION 4: OPERATING Y OUR LOG SPLITTER • Fill up gasoline if necessary. • Lubricate with engine oil the beam area where WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all splitting wedge will slide. Do not use grease to instructions and warnings on the machine and lubricate.
  • Page 11 position. The beam will lock automatically in • To raise the beam for vertical operation: Pull out horizontal position. the vertical beam lock on the tongue. • Pivot beam lock down to release the beam. Stand behind the reservoir tank to operate control handle and to stabilize the log.

  • Page 12: Adjusting Your Log Splitter

    SECTION 5: ADJUSTING YOUR LOG SPLITTER NOTE: The gibs may be rotated and/or turned over for even wear. WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustments without first stopping engine, • Loosen the lock nuts under each back plate and disconnecting spark plug wire, and grounding it slide the gibs out.
  • Page 13 on the tank, hydraulic pump or valve. For this job, • Loosen set screw on pump coupling half and contact your nearest service dealer. remove coupling half. • Slide new engine coupling half onto the engine HydraulicFilter shaft until the end of the shaft is flush with the inner •...

  • Page 14: Storing Your Log Splitter

    SECTION 7: STORING YOUR LOG SPLITTER Prepare your log splitter for storage at the end of the • Drain fuel tank. Always drain fuel into approved season or if the log splitter will not be used for 30 days container outdoors, away from open flame. Be sure or more.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Throttle control lever not in correct Move throttle lever to FAST position. starting position.
  • Page 16 Hydraulic Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Broken drive shaft. See authorized service dealer. Cylinder rod will not move Shipping plugs left in hydraulic Disconnect hydraulic hoses, remove hoses. shipping plugs, reconnect hoses. Set screws in coupling not adjusted See operator's manual for correct properly.
  • Page 17 YOURNOTES Date Comments...

  • Page 18: Parts List

    SECTION 9: PARTS LISTFORSERIES 580 _-----38...
  • Page 19 Series580 Ref. Ref. Part No. PaN No. Part Description Part Description 781-0686 710-0237 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x .625" Log Tray Bracket 712-0431 719-0281 Shldr. Spacer: Coupling (Model 586) Flanged Lock Nut 3/8-16 781-0682 719-0315 Log Tray Shldr. Spacer: Coupling (Model 585) 710-3097 714-0122 Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x 1.0...
  • Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD LLC does not extend any warranty for products respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or exported outside of the United States, its United States, its possessions and territories.

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