MTD 24638S User Manual

OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT

for all seasons

.75

3-1/2 H.P.

LOG SPUTTER

Important:

Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Model Numbers

245-638-000

24638S

Thank you for purchasing

an American-built product.

FORM NO. 770-3995

INDEX

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

Assembly Instructions................................................. 5

Operation Maintenance . . .

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Instructions given with this symbol are for personal

safety. Be si re to follow them.

LIMITED WARRANTY

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For one year from the date of orig repair or replace, at its option, free ( part or parts found to be defective i the movement of any power equipm chaser. Transportation charges for j ty must be paid by the purchaser un

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 ac cordance with the instructions furnished. This warran

ty does not apply tothe engine, mol or, battery, battery chargeror component parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable man jfacturer’s warranty on these items.

inal retail purchase, MTD PRODUCTS INC will either >f charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any T material or workmanship. Transportation charges for

ent unit or attachment are the responsibility of the puriny parts submitted for replacement under this warranless such return is requested by MTD PRODUCTS INC.

Off-Season Storage Trouble Shooting Chart

Illustrated Parts

Repair Parts Lists.....................................13, 14

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This unit is equipped with an internal conbustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or gniss-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped

with a spark arrester meeting applicable lo ;al or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be

maintained in effective working order by ths operator.

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

you do not know the dealer or distri jutor in your area, please write tothe 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 l< gal rights. You may also have other rights which vary

from state to state.

WARNING (

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In the State of California the above is rec uired by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester muffler is available at your nearest engine authorized service center.

IMPORTANT

It is suggested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate. Keep this manual

-*cka safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts. .is 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 quicklyREADTHIS 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. No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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

caught on the moving parts.

Do not operate equipment when barefoot or

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

3. 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.

4. Never operate your splitter on slippery, wet,

5. 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 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

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. Stand behind the ram when operating. See draw ings.

NEVEPf

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. When loading the log splitter, place your hands on the sides of the log, not at the ends.

10. For logs that are not cut square, the longest portion of the log should be rotated down and the most square end placed against the ram.

11. Never attempt to split wood across the. g ain. Some types of wood may burst or fly out of

your splitter and result in injury to you ar a

bystander.

12. Never leave your log splitter unattended with the engine running. Shut off the engine if you are

leaving your splitter, even for a short periof of of time. Someone could accidentally activât« the ram and be injured.

13. Only use your hand to operate the ram or control lever. Never use your foot or a rope or any ether extension device. This could result in your inabil ity to stop your splitter quickly enough and cause an injury.

14. 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 accident.

This also prevents the spillage of gas from the tank.

MAINTENANCE and STORAGE

1. Don't operate your splitter in poor mechenical condition or when in need of repair.

2. Keep all nuts, bolts, screws, hose clampi and hydraulic fittings tight to be sure equipment is in safe working condition.

3. Replace all damaged or worn parts such a; hy draulic hoses and fittings immediately with man ufacturer approved replacement parts.

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 gras

5. leaves, wood chips, excessive grease and oil.

The hydraulic system of your log splitter re 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

7. 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 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

9. 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, HIGFWAY OR PUBLIC ROAD. ANY

LICENSING NEEDED TO COMPLY WITH THE EXISTING FEE ERAL, LOCAL OR STATE VEH ICLE REQUIREMENTS IS THE SOLE RESPONSI

BILITY OF THE PURCHASER.

FIGURE 1

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

TOOLS REQUIRED (1) Raw Hide or Plastic Hammer (1) 3/4" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench

(1) Pair of Pliers OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED One gallon of regular grade gasoline (for engine)

1-1/2 pints of SAE 30 or 10W30 oil (for engine). Approximately 2 gallons of Dexron TL automatic

transmission fluid (may be obtained at any local service station or auto parts store).

Funnel CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK (See figure 1):

B C

G (2)

Shoulder Bolt

(1)

Rubber Washer

(1)

Lock Washer

(1)

Hex Nut

(1)

Ferrule

(1)

Hairpin Cotter

(1)

Flat Washers

Cotter Pin

(1)

Axle Push Caps

(2)

Spacer

(1)

figure 2

AXLE PUSH CAP (I)

FIGURES

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LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON (See figure 2):

L (2) Wheels M

1. Remove log splitter and loose parts from carton.

2. Using a raw hide or plastic hammer, tap one axle

3. Slide one wheel onto the axle shaft.

4. Slide the axle through the frame from the right

Axle Shaft

(1)

Engagement Rod

(1)

Engagement Handle

(1)

Make certain all parts and literature have been

removed from the carton before the carton is

discarded.

push cap (I) on one end of axle shaft (M). See figure 3.

hand side of the splitter (as viewed from standing behind it).

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