Controls & Features - MTD compact log splitter Operator's Manual

Controls & Features
Wedge
Hydraulic Valve Control
The hydraulic valve control has three positions; forward, neutral
and reverse and controls the movement of the ram.
Hydraulic Oil Fill
The hydraulic oil fill is located at the end of the beam and is used
to fill the hydraulic tank with hydraulic oil.
Handle
The handle is used to slide the cylinder into operating position.
Air Vent
The air vent is located on the rear of the wedge and is used to
help vent air out of the hydraulic fluid reservoir. To prevent fluid
from escaping out of this hole, the log splitter must always be
operated on level ground.
Ram
Beam
Hydraulic Oil Fill
Handle
Hydraulic
Valve Control
Cylinder
Locking Pin
The locking pin is located on the cylinder base and is used to lock
the cylinder into the cylinder base. The cylinder can be locked in
either the storage position or the operating lock position.
Wedge
The wedge is used to split the wood.
Ram
The ram is located on the end of the cylinder and when extended
forces the wood against the wedge to split the wood.
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Locking Pin
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