MTD 24642S User Manual

OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT

for all seasons

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5 AND 8 H.P.

LOG SPLITTERS

Important:

Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

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PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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Model Numbers

245-642-000 245-645-000

24642S

24645S

Thank you for purchasing

an American-built product.

FORM NO. 770-3966

INDEX

Safe Operation Practices

Assembly Instructions

Operation Maintenance

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For one year from the date of orig repair or replace, at its option, free c part or parts found to be defective ii the movement of any pow/er equipmi chaser. Transportation charges for e ty must be paid by the purchaser uni

This warranty will not apply to any (lart 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 ;ordance with the instructions furnished. This warran

ty does not apply tothe engine, mot( >r, battery, battery chargeror component parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these items.

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............................... 3 Off-Season Storage ....................

............................... 5 Illustrated Parts

............................... 8 Repair Parts List..........................

............................... 10 Trouble Shooting Chart

Instructions given

are for personal

follow them.

with this symbol

safety. Be sure to

LIMITED WARRANTY

nal retail purchase, MTD PRODUCTS INC will either f charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any I material or workmanship. Transportation charges for mt unit or attachment are the responsibility of the pur-

ny parts submitted for replacement under this warraness such return is requested by MTD PRODUCTS INC.

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This warranty will not apply where the unit has been used commercially. Warranty service is available throug n 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.

The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless prior written per

mission has been extended by MTC.

This warranty gives you specific letial rights. You may aiso have other rights which vary

from state to state.

AC WARNING {

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

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-i;overed land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped

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

maintained in effective working order by the o|>erator.

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

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IMPORTANT

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

a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts.

nis 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.

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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. 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

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

2. 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.

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 your splitter on slippery, wet, muddy, or icy surfaces. Safe footing is essential in preventing accidents. Never operate your splitter while attached to a towing vehicle.

6. Always wear safety glasses or goggles while operating your log splitter. A piece of splitting log could fly off and hit your eyes.

7. Both ends of each log must be cut square. This will prevent the log from flying out of the splitter while under pressure.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR LOG SPLITTERS

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.

Be careful not to touch the muffler after the engine has been running. It is HOT.

Never try to split two logs on top of each other. One may fly out and injure you.

When loading the log splitter, place your hands on

9. 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 jrain. Some types of wood may burst or fly ojt of your splitter and result in injury to you or a bystander.

12. Never leave your log splitter unattended wilh the engine running. Shut off the engine if yoj are leaving your splitter, even for a short period of time. Someone could accidentally activât; the ram and be injured.

13. Only use your hand to operate the ram or cc ntrol lever. Never use your foot or a rope or any ather extension device. This could result in your i labil

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 railing

logs or poor footing could cause an acc dent. This also prevents the spillage of gas from the tank.

MAINTENANCE and STORAGE

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

2. Keep ail nuts, bolts, screws, hose clamp ; and hydraulic fittings tight to be sure equipm;nt is in safe working condition.

3. Replace all damaged or worn parts such cs hy draulic hoses and fittings immediately with manu

facturer 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. _

5. To reduce fire hazard keep engine free of grai leaves, wood chips, excessive grease and oil.

6. 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.

7. Fluid escaping from a very small hole can almost 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 looking for discoloration.

8. 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.

9. Don't remove the cap from the hydraulic tank or 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, HIGHU/AY OR PUBLIC ROAD. ANY

LICENSING NELDED TO COMPLY WITH THE EXISTING FEDLRAL, LOCAL OR STATE VEH ICLE REQUIREMENTS IS THE SOLE RESPONSI

BILITY OF THE »URCHASER.

TOOLS REQUIRED:

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

JJ) 3/4" Wrench

THER MATERIALS WEEDED:

One gallon of regular grade gasoline (for engine)

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

Approximately 2-1/2 gallons of Dexron II auto

matic transmission fluid (may be obtained at your

local service station or auto parts store.)

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK (See Figure 1):

A (2) Spacers 1-1/2" Long B (2) Tapered Roller Bearings C (2) Castle Nuts 3/4-16 Thread

D (2) Cotter Pins E (2) Hub Caps F (5) Hex Bolts 3/8-24 X 1" Long

G (9) Lock Washers 3/8" I.D.

H (10) Hex Nuts 3/8-24 Thread I (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-20 X 1-3/4" Long

J (1) Hex Lock Nut 1/4-20 Thread

K (1) Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18 Thread L (1) Shoulder Bolt

M (1) Rubber Washer

N (1) Hex Nut 3/8-16 Thread 0 (3) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 3/4" Long P (2) Shoulder Bolts Q (2) Lock Washers 5/16" I.D.

R (2) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread S (1) Automotive Grease T (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 X 1" Long

U (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x 1-3/4" Long V (1) Hex Nut 1/4-28 Thread W (1) Hex Lock Nut 1/4-28 Thread

X (3) Flat Washers (Special) Y (1) Spring Z (2) Pivot Brackets

FIGURE 1

LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON:

(1) Axle Assembly (2) Wheels (2) Tow Hitch Brackets (1) Tow Hitch Assembly (1) Pivot Stand (1) Hitch Chain (1) Engagement Rod Assembly (1) Engagement Handle

Remove log splitter and loose parts from carton. Make

certain all parts and literature have been removed from the carton before the carton is discarded.

INSTALLATION OF WHEELS

1. Place the axle assembly in position inside the the engine frame assembly as shown in figure 2. Secure with hex bolts (F), lock washers (G) and hex nuts (H).

FIGURE 2

WASHER (G)

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