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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual R 21 LS WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing an MTD Log Splitter. It was carefully If applicable, the power testing information used to establish engineered to provide excellent performance when properly the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be operated and maintained.
Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
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If your machine is equipped with an internal combustion Never fuel machine indoors. engine and is intended for use near any unimproved forest, Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is brush, or grass covered land, the engine exhaust should be hot or running.
When splitting in the vertical position, stabilize the log Do not alter this machine in any manner, alterations such before moving the control handle. Split as follows: as attaching a rope or extension to the control handle, or adding to the width or height of the wedge may result in Place log on the end plate and turn until it leans personal injury.
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Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING—...
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Log Splitter • One Tongue Assembly • Two Wheels and Hardware • Two Fenders and Hardware • One Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual WARNING! Use extreme caution unpacking this machine. Some components are very heavy and will require additional people or mechanical handling equipment.
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Attaching the Fenders Secure the jack stand in position with the clevis pin and spring clip. See Figure 3-3. NOTE: The fender may be pre-assembled to the fender bracket Remove two hex bolts and hex nuts from the tank bracket by a self-tapping screw, flat washer and lock nut at the factory.
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Beam Hex Washer Screw Log Tray Figure 3-5 Figure 3-7 Removing the Log Dislodger and Tray Positioning the Cylinder Disconnect the dislodger from the beam weld bracket by Lift and slide the cylinder up to the top of beam and into removing the six hex screws.
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Attaching the Log Tray Set-Up Insert all bolts loosely into threaded holes of the log tray Gas and Oil Fill-Up and the beam for alignment and assembly purposes. See Figure 3-9. Securely tighten the bolts once the proper Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in alignment is achieved.
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Fill the reservoir tank with approved hydraulic fluid which includes Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III/ Mercon® automatic transmission fluid, Pro-Select™ AW-32 Hydraulic Oil or 10WAW-ISO viscosity grade 32 hydraulic oil. It is not recommended that fluids be mixed. NOTE: The reservoir tank has a capacity of 3 gallons (11.3 liters) and the entire hydraulic system has a capacity of approximately 4.7 gallons (17.8 liters).
Controls & Features Control Handle Cylinder Log Dislodger Horizontal Beam Lock Tongue Beam Assembly End Plate Wedge Jack Stand Tray Vertical Beam Lock Figure 4-1 Engine Controls Log Dislodger See the Engine Operator’s Manual for the location and function The log dislodger is designed to remove any partially split wood of the controls on the engine.
Operation Starting & Stopping the Engine To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out on the vertical beam lock and rotate it to secure the Refer to the Engine Operator’s manual packed with your log beam. See Figure 5-2. splitter for instructions on starting and stopping the engine.
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Using the Control Handle Splitting the Wood The control handle has three positions. See Figure 5-4. Start the engine as instructed in the Engine Operator’s manual included with the log splitter. Place the log against the end plate and only split the wood Neutral Reverse in the direction of the grain.
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Transporting the Log Splitter Operating Tips Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make certain the Always: beam is locked securely with the horizontal beam lock. Use clean fluid and check the fluid level regularly. Remove the spring clip and clevis pin from the jack stand. Use an approved hydraulic fluid.
Maintenance & Adjustments WARNING! Carefully unthread the inlet filter and clean it with Do not make any adjustments without penetrating oil. See Figure 6-1. first stopping the engine, disconnecting the spark plug wire and grounding it against the engine. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
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Off-Season Storage Refill the reservoir within range marked on the dipstick. See Figure 6-2. If the log splitter will not be used for more than 30 days, prepare it for storage as follows: Dipstick WARNING! Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside of building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark, or where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space...
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Cylinder rod will not move 1. Broken drive shaft. 1. See authorized service dealer. 2. Shipping plugs left in hydraulic hoses. 2. Disconnect hydraulic hoses, remove shipping plugs, reconnect hoses. 3. Set screws in coupling not adjusted properly. 3.
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Problem Cause Remedy Wood will not split or wood 1. Small gear section damaged. 1. See authorized service dealer. splits too slowly 2. Pump check valve leaking. 2. See authorized service dealer. 3. Excessive pump inlet vacuum. 3. Make certain pump inlet hoses are clear and unblocked.
Warranty Conditions — Australia (Not applicable to other Regions) The benefits given to you under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies that you have under Australian law in relation to the goods. MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd warrants that this machine is free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any part which appears upon inspection by MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd or its agent to be defective in material or workmanship.
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