MTD 24640-7 User Manual
TEN CENTS
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.
SAF E OP ER AT IO N PR AC TI CE S F OR L OG S PL IT TE RS
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.
2. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wear
ing open Sandies. Always wear substantial
footwear.
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 artifical light.
5. Never operate the equipment in the rain. Always
be sure of your footing.
OPERATION
0. Open doors if engine is run in garageexhaust fumes are dangerous. Do not run
engine indoors.
6. Always operate the log splitter from the engine
side of the beam.
Stand behind theramwhenoperating. See drawings.
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7. Be careful not to touch the muffler after the
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.
5. Handle gasol ine 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 setting
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.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
^^>*-^Remove the log splitter, parts pack all all literature
Tom the crate before discarding crate.
2. Block up rear end of log splitter so that the rear
wheels may be assembled.
3. Place flat washers (A) on axle, then wheels and
secure with collars and set screws (B). See figures
1 and 2.
4. The engagement handle is partly assembled, pivot
handle upward into positionand secure with shoulder
bolt (C). See figure 3.
ENGAGEMENT HANDLE
SHOULDER BOLT (C)
SHOULDER BOLT
tEADY IN
FIGURE 3
5. Tighten both shoulder bolts securely.
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.
CAUTION
A
You must not operate log splitter
without proper amount of oil in reser
voir tank.
FIGURE 2
2. Remove the breather cap from reservoir tank.
See figure 4.
NOTE
Carburetors are preset at the factory.
DO NOT attempt to make adjustments
at this time. See carburetor instructions
outlined under CARBURETOR AD
JUSTMENT.
FIGURE 4
3. The hydraulic system takes 4-1/2 gallons of
low 30 HD only detergent oil. Fill the reservoir
tank to the bottom of the fill tube.
NOTE
You can not get all the oil in the
system until after the engine is run.
Replace the breather cap.
BEFORE STARTING
During initial break-in period, oil level should be
watched closely. See ENGINE MAINTENANCE.
Use MS classification oil. Do not use oils marked
only MM or ML or unmarked.
Above 32° use SAE 30; below 32° use SAE 10W.
These recommendations must be followed for best
performance and long life.
Change oil first two (2) hours of operation and
check oil level every five (5) operating hours or
each time equipment is used.
Change oil every twenty-five (25) operating hours
or sooner if equipment is operated in extremely
dusty of dirty conditions. 4
FIGURE 5
TO START ENGINE
1. Place control lever (on engine) in run position.
See figure 6.
2. Move choke lever to CHOKE position. See
figure 7.
3. Rewind starter-use quick full arm stroke. Keep
firm grip on handle and return rope slowly.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move control levertoSTOP position. See figure 6.
2. Remove high tension wire from spark plug to
prevent accidental starting by children while
equipment is unattended.
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