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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
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* Model24BF572B729 Shown
Log Splitter -- Model Series 550 Thru 570
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning: This unit isequippedwithan internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush-
coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbe maintainedineffectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136=0019
FORMNO.770-10529F
01/24/2007
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- Page 1 If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbe maintainedineffectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveisrequiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. PRINTEDIN U.S.A FORMNO.770-10529F MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136=0019 01/24/2007...
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Page 2: Customer Support
Please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the informationto the sample model plate provided to the right. You can locate the model plate by standing behind the unit MTD LLC and looking down at the hydraulictank. This information will be P.O. - Page 3 Safety Labels Found On Your Log Splitter oREVERSE INEUTRAL IFORWARD DISLODGER Retract wedge, lodged wood will be automatically removed. WARNING DO NOT remove safety {orany) labelsfromlog ;plitter for any reason. m_AIMOVING SPLITTER HAND • coup • position, • attempt move splitter Attach safety...
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Page 4: General Practices
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. -
Page 5: Operation
15.This machineshouldnot be towedon anystreet, f. Neveroverfillthe fuel tank. Filltank to no more highwayor publicroadwithoutcheckingthe existing than 1/2 inch belowbottomof filler neckto provide federal,state,or localvehiclerequirements. A ny spacefor fuelexpansion. g. Replacegasolinecap and tightensecurely. licensing o r modificationssuch as taillights,etc., h. If gasolineis spilled,wipeit off the engineand neededto comply,is thesole responsibility of the equipment,movemachineto anotherarea.Wait5 purchaser.If a "Statementof Origin"isrequiredin... - Page 6 Manual covers a range of productspecifications for Variousmodels: Characteristicsand featUresdiscussed and/or illustrated in this manual applicable to a!l models: MTD LLC reSerVes the right to ChangeProduct specifiCatiOns: d esigns and equipment Without notice and with0ut inCur: ,... ring obligation: Figure 3=3...
- Page 7 3. Disconnectthe log cradlefromthe beamon the side of the controlvalve.See Figure3-5. 4. Lift and slidethe cylinderup to the top of beamand into theweld brackets.See Figure3-6. 5. Attachthe dislodgeroverthe wedgeassemblyand securewith hardware, p reviouslyremoved,to the weld brackets. NOTE:Oncethe six hexscrewsare tightened,there may be a slight gap betweenthe dislodgerand the weld brackets.This gap is normal.
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Page 8: Know Your Log Splitter
Know Your Log Splitter Cylinder i_i_i_iii_i iiii _iiii_i_ _ ii_i_!i_ Control Handle fislod BeamAssembly Tongue Jack Stand Log Cradle Vertical Beam Lock Tail Light IMPORTANT (If Equipped) Your log splitter may be shipped with motor I oil in the engine. You MUST check the oil level before operat- ing. -
Page 9: Control Handle
Control Handle The controlhandlehas threepositions.See Figure4-2. • FORWARD: M ovecontrolhandle FORWARD or DOWNto movewedgeto split wood. NOTE:Controlhandlewill returnto neutralpositionas To return soon as handleisreleased.(ForwardPosition only) wedge NEUTRAL:Releasethe controlhandleor movethe leverto neutralpositionto stop the wedgemovement. REVERSE:Movecontrol handleBACKor UPto return To stop wedge the wedgetowardthe cylinder.The controlhandle stays in the return(Reverse)positionand returnsto... - Page 10 Coo,ro,.and,o 1. Movecontrolhandle FORWARD or DOWNto split Z_I 1_1 wood. 2. Releasethe control handleto stop thewedgemove- ment. 3. Movecontrolhandle BACKor UPto returnthe wedge. Log Dislodger Thelog dislodgerisdesignedto removeany partially split woodfrom thewedge.This may occur whilesplitting large diameterwoodor freshlycut wood. wood from the wedge with your hands. ARNING:Never remove partiallysplit Fingersmaybecome trapped between split wood.
- Page 11 6. Usea flexible"spider"type couplingbetweenengine and pumpdrive shafts. 7. Keephosesclearand unblocked. 8. Bleedair out of hoses beforeoperating. 9. Flushand cleanhydraulicsystembeforerestarting after servicing. Operatin 10.Use"pipedope"on all hydraulicfittings. 11.Allowtime for warm-upbeforesplittingwood. 12.Primethe pumpbeforeinitialstart-upby turningover the enginewith spark plug disconnected (if not already done at factory). 13.Split woodalongthe grain (lengthwise)only.
- Page 12 Gib Adjustment Periodicallyremoveand replacethe "gibs" (spacers) betweenthe wedgeassemblyand the back plate. NOTE:Thegibs may be rotatedand/orturnedoverfor evenwear. 1. Loosenthe lock nuts undereach backplateand slide the gibsout. See Figure5-1. 2. Turnor replacethe gibs. 3. Reassemble the back plateand securewith the lock nuts. 4.
- Page 13 Hydraulic Fluid and Inlet Filter • Checkthe hydraulicfluid levelinthe logsplitter reservoirtank beforeeach use. Maintainfluidlevel within the rangespecifiedon thedipstickat all times. • Changethe hydraulic fluid in the reservoirevery 100 hoursof operation.Followthe stepsbelow: 1. Disconnectthe suctionhosefrom the bottomof the reservoirtank. 2. Carefullyunthreadthe inletfilter and cleanit with penetratingoil.
- Page 14 6. Installpumpcouplinghalfand keyon pumpshaft. Rotatecouplinghalfuntil set screwfaces openingin shield. Donottighten set screw. 7. Installnylon"spider"onto enginecouplinghalf. 8. Align pumpcouplinghalfwith nylon"spider"by rotat- ing engineusing starterhandle.Slidecouplinghalf intoplacewhileguidingthree mountingbolts through holesin pumpsupportbracket. 9. Securewith nuts removed earlier. 10.Set.010"to.060"clearance/gapbetweenthe nylon "spider"and the enginecouplinghalfby slidinga feelergaugeor matchbook cover betweenthe nylon "spider"and the enginecouplinghalfand moving pumpcouplinghalf as needed.Securepumpcoupling halfwith set screw.See Figure5-3.
- Page 15 4. Start the engineand let it run untilthe fuel linesand Storing Your Log Splitter carburetorare empty. Prepareyourlog splitterfor storageat the end of the seasonor ifthe log splitterwill not be usedfor 30 daysor 5. Removesparkplug. Holdinga rag overthecylinder more. hole,pour approximately 1/2ounce (approximately one tablespoon)of engineoil intocylinderand crank slowlyto distributetheoil.
- Page 16 Problem Cause Remedy Enginefails to start 1. Sparkplugwire disconnected. 1. Connectwire to spark plug. 2. Fueltank emptyor stalefuel. 2. Filltank with clean,fresh gasoline. 3. Choke if equipped not in CHOKE 3. Movechoketo CHOKEposition. position. 4. Faultysparkplug. 4 Clean,adjust gap,or replace. 5.
- Page 17 Problem Cause Remedy Slow cy indershaft 1, Gear sectionsdamaged• 1.Seeauthorizedservicedealer• speed while extending 2. Excessivepumpinletvacuum. 2. Makecertain pumpinlethosesare and retractng cear short, and unblocked-use large diameterinlethoses, 3 See authorzedserv ce dea er 3. Slowenginespeed 4 Seeauthorzedserv ce dea er 4. Damagedreliefvalve• ydraulic 5 ChecKo eve 5 Incorrectoil level•...
- Page 18 Model Series 550 Thru 570 To secure ground wire 'L4_,...
- Page 19 Ref. PartNo. Description Ref. PartNo. Description 718-0769A HydraulicCylinder 43. 681-04040A FrameAssembly 710-0521 Hex Bolt3/8-16x 3" 727-04166 HydraulicTube 710-1018 Hex CapScrew 1/2-20x 2.75 719-0353 CouplingShield 737-0192 90 DegreeSolid Adapter 714-0122 SquareKey3/16" x.75 718-0481A ControlValve 718-04145 FlexibleCoupling 737-0153 ReturnElbow 712-04063 FlangeLock Nut,5/16-18 737-0238 NipplePipe 1/2-14 781-0097...
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Page 20: Limited Warranty
To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, lasts, sothe aboveexclusions or limitationsmaynot applyto you. or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136- In no event shallrecoveryof any kindbe greaterthanthe amountof the 0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safety features of...
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