MTD 24BF572B729 Operator's Manual page 6

YourLog
Splitter
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WARNING
tion unpackingthis
machinei Some
components are,e y
heavy and will require
additional people or
mechanical handling
equipmenL
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Figure 3-1
Figure 3=2
NOTE:All referencesin this manualto the left or right
sideof thelog splitteris fromthe operatingpositiononly.
Exceptions,if any, will be specified.
Assembling the Tongue
Attaching the Jack Stand
Thejack stand isshippedinthe transportposition.
1. Removethespringclip and clevispin and pivot
thejack standtowardsthe groundto the operating
position.
2. Securethe jack stand in positionwith the clevispin
and springclip. See Figure3-1.
Attaching the Tongue
1. With the log splitterstill standingupright,removetwo
hexbolts and hex nutsfrom the tank bracket.See
Figure3-2.
2. Align theholes in the tonguewith the holesin the tank
bracketand securewith hardwarejust removed.See
Figure3-2.
NOTE:Highpressurehose mustbe abovethetongue
assembly.
Connecting Cylinder to Beam
Thelogsplitteris shippedwith the beamin thevertical
position.
1. Pull outthe verticalbeamlock, rotateit back,and
pivotthe beamto the horizontalpositionuntil it locks.
See Figure3-3.
2. Disconnectthe dislodgerfrom the beamweld bracket
by removingthe six hex screws.See Figure3-4.
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Figure 3=3 Figure 3-4
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