Operating Tips - MTD Series 510 Operator's Manual

4. Secure with the spring clip and clevis pin previously
removed. See Fig. 5-5.
Figure 5-5
5. Attach the coupler hitch to a class I or higher 2" ball on a
towing vehicle; latch securely.
a. If the coupler hitch does not fit on the ball: Turn the
adjustment nut one turn counter-clockwise.
b. Ifthe coupler hitch is too loose on the ball: Turn the
adjustment nut one turn clockwise. Then recheck
and adjust accordingly.
6. Connect the safety chains to the towing vehicle.
7. Plug in the tail lights, if equipped, to the tail light connector
on the towing vehicle.
WARNING! Do not tow faster than 45mph and
check the local, state, and federal requirements
before towing on any public road.
NOTE: Use caution when backing up. Using a spotter outside the
vehicle is recommended.
OperatingTips
Always:
1. Use clean fluid and check the fluid level regularly.
2. Use an approved hydraulic fluid. Approved fluids include
Shell Tellus ®32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron ® III / Mercon ®
automatic transmission fluid, Pro-Select
TM
AW-32 Hydraulic
Oil or 10WAW-ISO viscosity grade 32 hydraulic oil.
NOTE: It is not recommended that fluids be mixed.
3. Use a filter (clean or replace regularly).
4. Use a breather cap on the fluid reservoir.
5. Make sure the pump is mounted and aligned properly.
6. Use a flexible "spider" type coupling between the engine
and pump drive shafts.
7. Keep the hoses clear and unblocked.
8. Bleed the air out of the hoses before operating.
9. Flush and clean the hydraulic system before restarting after
servicing.
10. Use "pipe dope" on all hydraulic fittings.
11. Allow time for the engine to warm-up before splitting
wood.
12. Prime the pump before the initial start-up by turning over
the engine with the spark plug disconnected (if not already
done at factory).
13. Split the wood along the grain (lengthwise) only.
Never:
1. Use when fluid is below 20° F or above 150° F.
2. Use a solid engine/pump coupling.
3. Operate through relief valve for more than 5 seconds.
4. Attempt to adjust unloading or relief valve settings without
pressure gauges.
5. Operate with air in hydraulic system.
6. Use Teflon tape on hydraulic fittings.
7. Attempt to cut wood across the grain.
8. Attempt to remove partially split wood from the wedge
with your hands. Fully retract wedge to dislodge wood
with log dislodger.
SECTION 5 -- OPERATION
13