MTD Series 550 Operator's Manual page 13

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b_
To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out
on the vertical beam lock and rotate it to secure the
beam. See Fig. 5-2.
Figure 5-2
To place the beam in the Horizontal Position proceed as
follows:
a. Pull the vertical beam lock out and rotate it down.
Pivot the beam to the horizontal position.
b. The horizontal beam lock is self-locking. The spring
loaded lock will snap into place when the beam is
lowered into position. See Fig. 5-3.
Figure 5-3
Usingthe Control Handle
The control handle has three positions. See Fig. 5-4.
f
To Return
Wedge
i........... a o Stop
Wedge
Figure 54
FORWARD -- Move the control handle to the FORWARD
position to move wedge toward the log to split.
NOTE:The control handle will return to the NEUTRAL
position as soon as the handle is released (FORWARD
position only).
NEUTRAL -- Release the control handle or move the lever
to the NEUTRAL position to stop the wedge movement.
REVERSE -- Move the control handle to the REVERSE
position to return the wedge toward the cylinder. The
control handle stays in the REVERSEposition and returns to
the NEUTRAL position automatically when fully retracted.
Do not hold the handle in the REVERSE position when fully
retracted.
NOTE:The REVERSE position may also be moved back to
the NEUTRAL position manually, if necessary.
WARNING! If the control handle on your log
splitter is not functioning properly, STOP USE
IMMEDIATELY and contact an authorized service
dealer.
WARNING! Do not attempt to service, repair or
replace control valve. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
WARNING! Do not attempt to adjust or modify the
control valve or the hydraulic system from its
original settings or manufacture in any way.
SECTION S -- OPERATION
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