Conditions That Will Void Warranty - MTD 550 Series Operator's Manual

Storing Your LogSpliUer
Clean the unit thoroughly.
Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust.
Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials such as fertilizer.
WARNING: Never store the machine or
fuel container indoors where there is an
open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on
water heater, furnace, clothes dryer, or
other gas appliance.
WARNING: Drain fuel into an approved
container outdoors, away from an open
flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition prior to draining fuel.
Fuel left in engine for extended periods
deteriorates and will cause starting
problems.
SECTION 7: CONDITIONS T HATWILLVOIDWARRANTY
Failure to maintain proper fluid level in reservoir will
cause permanent damage to pump by allowing air
to be drawn into pump. Fluid will become foamy.
Changing the relief valve setting or pressure
adjustment of control valve without proper
knowledge and instruction from the factory will void
your warranty. A very minor adjustment could
destroy the structural and safety limits for which the
unit was designed. The system will produce more
power than the structure will withstand. Higher
pressure could cause the hoses to burst, cylinder to
rupture, and intense fluid releases, which could
result in serious personal injury.
Disassembling the pump will void your warranty. If
replacement is necessary, merely disconnect and
replace. Do not attempt to adjust pump settings, as
they are adjusted by the manufacturer at the
factory.
Use of incorrect hydraulic fluid will void your
warranty. Use only Dexron III automatic
transmission fluid or 10W AW hydraulic fluid.
The flexible pump coupler must be inspected
regularly. Allowing the coupler to deteriorate will
void your warranty. Deterioration of spider insert
and prolonged use after its deterioration will destroy
pump bearings, engine bearings and the coupler
hubs.
Improper beam lubrication will cause premature
wear and looseness. Lubricate the beam regularly.
Lack of lubrication will void your warranty.
Improper adjustment of splitting wedge will void
your warranty. If wedge is too loose, cylinder beam
and wedge wear will result. Allowing the wedge to
loosen and be used under operating stress will
cause damage which will not be covered under
warranty. If wedge is too tight, severe beam
damage wilt result which will not be covered under
warranty.
Do not overheat the hydraulic system. Excessive
heat will destroy the hydraulic system with
hardened O-rings and excessive friction.
Do not attempt to start in temperatures under 20°F
without pre-heating fluid in reservoir. Excessively
cold fluid can not circulate and draw into pump.
Repair any leaks in hydraulic system immediately.
Unattended leaks will cause air to enter system
and/or decrease fluid level in reservoir, causing
damage to the hydraulic system which will not be
covered by warranty.
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