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MTD 550 Series Operator's Manual

MTD 550 Series Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Log Splitter
Model Series
550 thru 570
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
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 PRODUCTS
INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10529A
(7/01)

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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 PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    (Model Number) (Sedal Number) Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: MTD PRODUCTS INC CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136 ENGINE INFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power- rating, specifications, warranty and service.

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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 To avoid personal injury or property damage use 10. For logs which are not cut square, the least square extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is end and the longest portion of the log should be extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. placed toward the beam and wedge, and the Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is square end placed toward the end plate.

  • Page 5: Assembling Your Log Splitter

    8. Foryoursafety, r eplace alldamaged o rwornparts WARNING: Restrict the use of this power immediately withoriginal e quipment machine to persons who read, understand manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only."Use ofparts and follow the warnings and instructions which donotmeet t heoriginal equipment in this manual and on the machine.
  • Page 6 Vertical Lock Clevis Remove (Operating Figure 1 Horizontal AttachingThe Tongue(See Figure2) Lock With the log splitter still standing upright, remove Figure 3 two hex bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts from the Attach the dislodger over the wedge assembly and end of the tongue.

  • Page 7: Know Your Log Splitter

    Dipstick Figure 6 Reconnect the spark plug wire. Start engine according to Starting the Engine in the OPERATION section.See Operating Section. Use the control handle to engage the wedge to the farthest extended position and then retract the wedge. Refill tank to within the range specified on the dipstick.

  • Page 8: Operating Your Log Splitter

    NOTE: C ertain engines may also be equipped with an Disconnect spark plug wire and ground against the on/offswitch, engine to prevent unintended starting. Reverse Neutral Control Handle _Forward -Splitting Wedge Horizontal Position Lock Vertical Position Lock Figure 7 SECTION 4: OPERATING Y OUR L0GSPLITTER Engines with choke lever: instructions warnings...
  • Page 9 Use Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid or Vertical Position 10W AW hydraulic fluid. Pull the horizontal beam lock out to release the Use a filter (clean or replace regularly) beam and pivot the beam to the vertical position. Use a breather cap on fluid reservoir. To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out on Make certain pump is mounted and aligned the vertical beam lock and rotate it to secure the...

  • Page 10: Adjusting Your Log Splitter

    If coupler hitch does not fit on ball, turn adjustment Transporting The Leg Splitter nut one turn counter-clockwise. Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make If coupler hitch is too loose on ball, turn adjustment certain the beam is locked securely with the nut one turn clockwise.
  • Page 11 Drain thefluidandflushthereservoir tankandhoses Remove the pump. withkerosene w henever anyrepair workisperformed Rotate the engine by slowly pulling starter handle onthetank,hydraulic p umporvalve. C ontaminants in until engine coupling half set screw is visible. thefluidwilldamage thehydraulic c omponents. Loosen set screw using allen wrench and slide coupling half off of engine shaft.

  • Page 12: Conditions That Will Void Warranty

    WARNING: Drain fuel into an approved Storing Your LogSpliUer container outdoors, away from an open Clean the unit thoroughly. flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust. cigarettes, cigars, pipes, other Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage sources of ignition prior to draining fuel.

  • Page 13: 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 14: Parts List

    HYDRAULIC T ROUBLESHOOTING Cause Problem 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 15 Notes...
  • Page 16 ModelSeries550 thru570...
  • Page 17 ModelSeries550 thru570 Refl Ref. Part No. Part Description Part Description Part No. 718-0769 Hydraulic Cylinder 712-0431 Flanged Lock Nut 3/8-16 727-0634 Hydraulic Tube 781-0682 Log Tray 710-1018 Hex Cap Screw 1/2-20 x 2,75 781-0686 Log Tray Bracket 737-0192 90 Degree Solid Adapter 681-0161 Frame Assembly 781-0526...
  • Page 20 MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold MTD warrants this product against defects in material and or exported outside of the United States of America, workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing...

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