MTD 25-Ton Operator's Manual page 9

16. Lift and slide the cylinder up to the top of beam and into
the weld brackets. See Fig. 3-6.
Cylinder
Weld Brackets
Figure 1-6
17. Attach the dislodger over the wedge assembly and secure
it to the weld brackets with the previously removed
hardware. See Fig. 3-4.
NOTE: Lift up on the cylinder when installing the hex
screws.
NOTE: Once the six hex screws are tightened, there may be
a slight gap between the dislodger and the weld brackets.
This gap is normal.
18. Insert all six bolts loosely into threaded holes of the log tray
and the beam for alignment and assembly purposes. See
Fig. 3-7.
Beam
Log Tray
Hex Washer
Screw
Figure 1-7
19. Securely tighten all six bolts once the proper alignment is
achieved.
20. Check for and remove any staples on the bottom of the
crate that may puncture the tire.
21. Cut the metal strap securing the log splitter to the bottom
of the crate and remove the wood under the engine and/or
any other wood, then roll the log splitter off the bottom of
the shipping crate.
22. The control handle is shipped hanging from the valve on
the handle link.
23. Remove the clevis pin and bow-tie cotter pin from the
control handle. See Fig. 3-8.
Bow-Tie
Cotter
Pin
24. Rotate the control handle into the operating position and
secure with the clevis pin and bow-tie cotter pin removed
in step 1. See Fig. 3-8.
Tail Light Installation (If so equipped)
The mounting brackets for the tail light are installed. Refer to the
installation sheet included with the tail light kit to mount the
lights and route the harness.
S
ection
Control Handle
Clevis
Pin
2 — A & S -U
SSembly et p
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