MTD 550 Series Operator's Manual page 6

Vertical Lock
Clevis
(Operating
Figure 1
AttachingThe Tongue(See Figure2)
With the log splitter still standing upright, remove
two hex bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts from the
end of the tongue.
Align the holes in the tongue with the holes in the
tank bracket and secure with hardware just
removed.
NOTE: High pressure hose must be above the tongue
assembly.
]Vertical Lock
Align With
Holes
Pressure
Figure 2
Connecting t heCylinder to Beam
The log splitter is shipped with the beam in the
vertical position. Pull out the vertical lock rod, rotate
it back, and pivot the beam to the horizontal
position until it locks. See Figure 2 & Figure 3.
Disconnect the disiodger from the beam weld
bracket by removing the six hex screws and flat
washers. See Figure 3.
Disconnect the log cradle from the beam on the
side of the control valve.
Lift and slide the cylinder up to the top of beam and
into the weld brackets.
Remove
Log
Horizontal
Lock
Figure 3
Attach the dislodger over the wedge assembly and
secure with the hardware previously removed to the
weld brackets. See Figure 4.
Once the six hex screws are tighten, there may be
a slight gap between the dislodger and the weld
brackets. This gap is allowable.
Reattach the log cradle to the side of the beam with
the control valve, aligning the ends of the cradle
with the beam flanges.
Roll log splitter offthe bottom crate.
Wedge Assembly
Weld ket Slot
Figure 4
NOTE: Not all log splitters come equipped with
taillights.
Preparing T heLogSplitter
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.
See Figure 5.