Bolens 244-642-000 User Manual
OWNERS
MANUAL
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ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
5 and 8 H.P.
LOG SPLITTERS
Model Numbers
244-642-000
244-645-000
24642L
24645L
Important:
Read Safety Rules and
Instructions Carefully
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Thank you for purchasing an
American buiit product.
FORM NO. 770-3092
(R830628)
INDEX
Operation Practices........................................................ 3
Assembly Instructions .................................................... 5
Operation........................................................................ 8
Maintenance
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limite;d warranty
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For one year from the date of original retail purchase, MTD PRODUCTS INC will either
repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any
part or parts found to be defective n material or workmanship. Transportation charges for
the movement of any power equipn ent unit or attachment are the responsibility of the pur
chaser. Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warran
ty must be paid by the purchaser ur less such return is requested by MTD PRODUCTS INC.
This warranty will not apply to any part which has become inoperative due to misuse, ex
cessive use, accident, neglect, improper maintenance, alterations, or unless the unit has
been operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. This warran
ty does not apply to the engine, mo or, battery, battery chargeror component parts thereof.
Please refer to the applicable man jfacturer’s warranty on these items.
Off-Season Storage .....................................................11
Illustrated Parts......................................................12, 14
Repair Parts List....................................................13, 14
Parts Information...........................................Back Cover
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This warranty will not apply where the unit has been used commercially.
Warranty service is available throuqh your local authorized service dealer or distributor. If
you do not know the dealer or distri Dutor in your area, please write to the Customer Service
Department of MTD.
The return of a complete unit will r ot be accepted by the factory unless prior written per
mission has been extended by MTD.
This warranty gives you specific kgal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
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WARNING I
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■'0 PURCHASERS
OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EQUIPPED
MACHINERY OR DEVICES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
The equipment which you have just purcha; ed does not have a spark arrester. If this equipment is used on
any forest covered land, brush covered land, or grass covered unimproved land in the State of California,
before using on such land, the California la\i/ requires that a spark arrester be provided, in addition, spark
arrester is required by law to be in effec ive working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the
exhaust system and comply with Section 44<^ 2 of the California Public Resources Code.
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IMPORTANT
It is suggested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate. Keep this manual
^in a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts.
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or 01L. After assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel and
engine oil recommendations.
Your log splitter is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore exercise extreme caution at
all times.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR LOG SPLITTERS
TRAINING
1. Know the controls and how to stop quicklyREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL.
2. Do not allow children to operate. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction.
Only persons well acquainted with these rules of
safe operation should be allowed to use your log
splitter.
3. Never use your splitter for any other purpose
than splitting wood. It is designed for this use
only and any other use may cause an injury.
4. Only the operator is to be near your log splitter
during use. Keep all others, including pets, a
minimum of 20 feet away from your work zone.
Flying wood can be hazardous.
Don't step over your splitter when engine is
running. You may trip or accidentally activate
ram if you step over. If you need to get to the
other side, walk around.
PREPARATION
Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get
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caught on the moving parts.
Do not operate equipment when barefoot or
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wearing open sandals. Always wear safety shoes or
heavy boots. A dropped log can seriously injure
your foot.
Check the fuel before starting the engine. Do not
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fill the gasoline tank indoors, when the engine is
running, or while the engine is still hot. Wipe off
any spilled gasoline before starting the engine.
Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.
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Never operate your splitter on slippery, wet,
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muddy, or icy surfaces. Safe footing is essential in
preventing accidents. Never operate your splitter
while attached to a towing vehicle.
Always wear safety glasses or goggles while oper
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ating your log splitter. A piece of splitting log
could fly off and hit your eyes.
Both ends of each log must be cut square. This
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will prevent the log from flying out of the splitter
while under pressure.
OPERATION
1. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are
dangerous.
2. Never place hands or feet between log and split
ting wedge or between log and ram during forward
or reverse stroke. To do so may result in crushed
or amputated fingers or toes, or worse, you may
lose an arm or foot.
3. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnor
mally, stop the engine and check immediately for
the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
4. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make
certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from
the plug to prevent accidental starting.
5. Handle gasoline with care. It is highly flammable.
A. Use approved gasoline container.
B. Never remove cap or add gasoline to a running
or hot engine or fill fuel tank indoors. Wipe
up spilled gasoline.
C. Don't run engine in an enclosed area. Ex
haust gases contain carbon monoxide. This
odorless gas can be deadly when inhaled.
6. Always operate the log splitter from the engine
side of the beam.
Stand behind the ram when operating. See drawings.
7. Be careful not to touch the muffler after the
engine has been running. It is HOT.
8. Never try to split two logs on top of each other.
One may fly out and injure you.
9. Never attempt to split wood across the grain.
Some types of wood may burst or fly oit of
your splitter and result in injury to you or a
bystander.
10. Never leave your log splitter unattended wit i the
engine running. Shut off the engine if yoi are
leaving your splitter, even for a short period of
of time. Someone could accidentally activati the
ram and be injured.
11. Only use your hand to operate the ram or co itrol
lever. Never use your foot or a rope or any c ther
extension device. This could result in your irabil
ity to stop your splitter quickly enough and
cause an injury.
12. Only operate your splitter on the level ground and
not on the side of a hill. It could tip, or ro ling
logs or poor footing could cause an accicent.
This also prevents the spillage of gas from the
tank.
MAINTENANCE and STORAGE
1. Don't operate your splitter in poor mech; nical
condition or when in need of repair.
2. Keep all nuts, bolts, screws, hose clamp: and
hydraulic fittings tight to be sure equipment is
in safe working condition.
3. Replace all damaged or worn parts such as hy
draulic hoses and fittings immediately with man
ufacturer approved replacement parts.
4.
Never store the equipment with gasoline in the
tank inside of a building where fumes may reach
an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
To reduce fire hazard keep engine free of grass,
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leaves, wood chips, excessive grease and oil.
The hydraulic system of your log splitter re
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quires the careful inspection along with the
mechanical parts. Be sure to replace frayed,
kinked, cracked or otherwise damaged hydraulic
components.
Fluid escaping from a very small hole can almost
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be invisible. Do not check for leaks with your
hand. Escaping fluid under pressure can have
sufficient force to penetrate skin, causing serious
personal injury. Leaks can be located by passing
a piece of cardboard or wood over the suspected
leak and look for discoloration.
Should it become necessary to loosen or remove
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any hydraulic fitting or line, be sure to relieve
all pressure by shutting off the engine and moving
the control handle back and forth several times.
Don't remove the cap from the hydraulic tank or
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reservoir while your log splitter is running. Hot
oil under pressure could cause injury.
10. Never store outside without a waterproof cover.
Rain will cause rust on the inside of the cylinder.
CAUTION
THIS UNIT SHOULD NOT BE TOWED ON ANY
STREET, HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC ROAD. ANY
LICENSING NE EDED TO COMPLY WITH THE
EXISTING FECERAL, LOCAL OR STATE VEH
ICLE REQUIREMENTS IS THE SOLE RESPONSI
BILITY OF THE PURCHASER.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK (See Figure 1):
(A) (2) Spacers
(B) (2) Tapered Roller Bearings
(C) (2) Hex Castle Nuts 3/4-16 Thread
(D) (2) Cotter Pins
(E) (2) Hubcaps
(F) (1) Shoulder Bolt
(G) (1) Flat Washer
(H) (1) Automotive Grease
(I) (1) Tow Hitch and Stand (Not Shown - See
Figure?)
(J) (1) Ferrule
(K) (1) Hairpin Cotter
FIGURE 1.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
(1) Raw H ide or Plastic Hammer
1-1/8" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench
(1)
3/4" Wrench
(1)
Pipe Wrench
(1)
OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED:
(A) One gallon of regular grade gasoline (for engine)
1-1/2 pints of SAE 30or 10W-30oil (for engine)
(B)
Approximately 2-1/2 gallons of Dexron II auto
(C)
matic transmission fluid. (May be obtained at
your local service station or auto parts store.)
Funnel
(E)
Pipe Sealant
(F)
1. Pack the tapered roller bearings with automotive
grease.
•NOTE
Do not put any grease in the hub caps.
FIGURE 3.
, 2. Place one spacer (A) on axle, then one wheel and
tapered roller bearing (B). See figures 2 and 3.
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