MTD 550 Series Operator's Manual
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Operator's Manual
Log Splitter
Model Series
550 through 570
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. 770-10529C
(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.
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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 equipment, move machine toanother area. Wait 5 Maintenanceand Storage minutes before s tarting theengine. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug and ground it i. Never store t hemachine orfuel c ontainer inside against the engine before cleaning, or inspecting the where t here isanopen flame, spark o rpilot l ight machine.
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Page 5: Assembling Your Log Splitter
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING Y OUR LOG SPLITTER Unpacking fromCrate Attachingthe Tongue • With the log splitter still standing upright, remove • Pry top, sides, and ends off the crate. Set panels two hex bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts from the aside to avoid tire puncture or personal injury. - Page 6 Disconnect the log cradle from the beam on the Preparing theLog Splitter side of the control valve. See Figure 4. • Lubricate the beam area (where the splitting wedge will slide) with engine oil; do not use grease. • Remove vented reservoir dipstick, which is located in front of the engine on top of the reservoir tank.
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Page 7: Know Your Log Splitter
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR LOG SPLITTER Compare the illustration in Figure 7 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 Reverse_"... -
Page 8: Operating Your Log Splitter
SECTION 4: OPERATING Y OUR LOG SPLITTER • Check engine oil level. Refill if necessary. • Fill up gasoline if necessary. WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all • Lubricate with engine oil the beam area where instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. - Page 9 • Standinfrontoftheunittooperate thecontrol RaisingandLowering Beam handle andtostabilize thelog.SeeFigure 8A. • Use control handle to run wedge up and down beam 6 to 8 times to circulate the hydraulic fluid, which will warm and thin the fluid. • Place log splitter on a firm, level surface. •...
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Page 10: Adjusting Your Log Splitter
NOTE: caution when backing WARNING: Do not tow faster than 45mph recommended to use a spotter outside the vehicle. and check local, state, and federal requirements before towing on any public road. SECTION 5: ADJUSTING YOUR LOG SPLITTER NOTE: The gibs may be rotated and/or turned over for even wear. - Page 11 kerosene whenever any repair work is performed • Loosen set screw on pump coupling half and on the tank, hydraulic pump or valve. For this job, remove coupling half. contact your nearest service dealer. • Slide new engine coupling half onto the engine shaft until the end of the shaft is flush with the inner HydraulicFilter portion of the coupling half.
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Page 12: 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 13 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.
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Page 14: Parts List
SECTION 9: PARTS LISTFORMODEL SERIES 550 THROUGH 570 28 \... - Page 15 737-0316 781-1045 Latch Filter Housing 731-2496 Fender: Plastic 715-0120 Spiral Pin 731-2499 732-3127 Fender: Steel (MTD Red) Spring Compression 710-1238 Hex Washer Screw 5/16-18 x .875 736-0169 L-Washer 3/8" 712-3010 Hex Nut 5/16-18 710-0944 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x 4.25...
- Page 16 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.
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