MTD 241-645A User Manual

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8 H.P. LOG SPLITTER

Important:

Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

Thank you for purchasing an

American built product.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Model Number

241-645A

FORM NO. 770-0821

(R800606)

INDEX

Safe Operation Practices................................................ 3

List of Contents in Hardware Pack ................................ 4

Assembly Instructions .................................................... 4

Operation Instructions

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Maintenance and Adjustments....................................... 9

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LIMITED WARRANTY

For one year from the date of original retail purchase, MTD PRODUCTS INC will either

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repair of replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. Transportation charges under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless return is requested by MTD PRODUCTS INC.

This warranty will not apply to any part which has becomes inoperative due to misuse, excessive use, accident, neglect, improper maintenance, alterations, or unless the unit has been operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. This warranty does not apply to the engine, motor, battery, battery charger or component parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer's warranty on these items.

This warranty will not apply where the unit has been used commercially. Warranty service is available through your local authorized service dealer or distributor. If

you do not know the dealer or distributor in your area, please write to the Customer Service Department of MTD.

This warrarity gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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\ WARNING \

TO PURCHASERS

OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EQUIPPED

MACHINERY OR DEVICES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

The equipment which you have just purchased does not have a spark arrester. It 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 law requires that a spark arrester be provided. In addition, spark arrester is required by law to be in effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the exhaust system and comply with Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code.

IM PORTANT

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 OIL. After assembly, see operating section of this manual

for proper fuel and amount.

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 quickly-READ THE 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.

PREPARATION

1. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught on the moving parts.

Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wear ing open Sandies. Always wear substantial foot wear.

3. Check the fuel before starting the engine. Do not 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.

4. Use only in daylight or in good artificial* light.

5. Never operate the equipment in the rain. Always be sure of your footing.

OPERATION

C. Open doors if engine is run in garage-

exhaust fumes are dangerous. Do not run engine indoors.

6. Always operate the log splitter from the engine side of the beam.

Stand behind the ram when operating. See drawings.

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7. Be careful not to touch the muffler after the engine has been running, it is HOT.

1. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are

dangerous.

2. Do not put hands or feet near rotating or moving parts.

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.

j. 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.

MAINTENANCE and STORAGE

1. Keep all nuts, bolts, screws, hose clamps and hydraulic fittings tight to be sure equipment is

in safe working condition.

2. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside of a building where fumes may reach an open flame of spark. Allow the engine to cool

before storing in any enclosure.

3. To reduce fire hazard keep engine free of grass,

leaves, wood chips, excessive grease and oil.

4. Do not change the engine governor settings or

overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous.

5. Never store outside without a waterproof cover.

Rain will cause rust on the inside of the cylinder.

TOOLS REQUIRED:

(1) Raw Hide or Plastic Hammer (1) 1-1/8" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench (1) 3/4" Wrench

OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED:

(A) One gallons of regular grade gasoline (for engine)

FIGURE 1

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(B) 1-1/2 pints of SAE 30 or 10W oil (for engine)

transmission fluid. (May be obtained at your local service station or auto parts store).

(E) Automotive Grease

(F) Funnel

LIST OF CONTENTS IN HARDWARE PACK:

See figure 1.

(A) (2) Spacers

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pack the tapered roller bearings with automotive grease.

NOTE

Do Not put any grease in the hub caps.

2. Place one spacer (A) on axle, next one wheel, and tapered roller bearing (B). See figure 2.

(B) (2) Tapered Roller Bearings

(D) (2) Cotter Pins

(E) (2) Hub Caps

(F) (I) Shoulder Bolt

(G) (I) Flat Washer FIGURE 2

3. Thread hex castle nut (C) on axle. Tighten castle nut until snug, back off approximately 1/3 turn

or until one of the slots on the castle nut lines up

with hole in axle. Secure castle nut to axle with

cotter pin (D). See figure 3.

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5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the second wheel.

6. Secure engagement handle to beam with shoulder bolt (F) and flat washer (G).See figure 5.

ENGAG^ENT HANDLE

FLAT WASHER (G) ^SHOULDER BOLT (E)

FIGURES

4. Place hub cap (E) in position on wheel and tap on with a plastic hammer. See figure 4.

ENGAGEMENT ROD HAIR PIN COTTER

FIGURES

7. Remove the hair pin cotter from ferrule.

8. Secure engagement rod to engagement handle with hair pin cotter. See figure 5.

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FIGURE 4

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OPERATION

1. Service engine with gas and oil. See engine manual

packed with log splitter for complete instructions for the care and maintenance of engine. READ

DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.

2. Fill fuel tank with one gallon of regular grade gasoline. See figure 6.

3. Engine will require 1-1/2 pints jif SAE 30 or 10W30 oil. Remove oil dipstick. See figure 6.

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