MTD 249-640A User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

FIFTY CENTS

ASSEMBLY OPERATION

MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST

Important:

Read Safety Rules and

Instructions Carefully

Model No.

249-640A

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM No. 770^8251

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

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.

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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.

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. 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 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 442 of the California Public Resources Code.

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 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 quicklyREAD 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 fuie 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

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.

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

-V, the plug to prevent accidental starting. 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 guel 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) 1-1/8" wrench or adjustable wrench (2) 1/2" wrenches (1) 3/4" wrench (2) 7/16" wrenches (2) 9/16" wrenches

OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED:

(A) One gallon or regular grade gasoline (for engine) (B) 2-3/4 pints of SAE 30 or 10W oil (for engine) (C) 2-1/2 gallons of 10W 30 H.D. oil only (for

Splitter) (D) Cleaning rag (E) Funnel (F) Hydraulic sealant tape (for pipe threads)

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Your Log Splitter is shipped in two cartons.

1. Remove the engine (with frame), two wheels engagement rod, engagement handle, hoses and hardware pack. See figures 1 & 2.

2. Remove the beam assembly from the other carton.

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figure 1

LIST OF CONTENTS IN HARDWARE PACK:

See figure 1. A. (2)

B. C. (2) D.

E. F. G. (4)

H. (4)

1. (4)

P. Q.

Sq. Head Set Screws Collars

(2)

Spacers

Hex Nut 3/8-24 Thread

(1)

Pivot Bushing

(1)

Hair Pin Cotter

(1)

Hex Screws 5/16-24 x 1.00" long

Lockwashers 5/16" Scr.

Hex Nuts 5/16-24 Thread

Shoulder Bolt

(1)

Hex Nut 3/8-16 Thread

(1)

Stud 3/8-16 X 2.75" Long

(1)

Hose Clamp

(1)

Shoulder Bolt

(1)

Flat Washer

(1)

Forward Stroke Stop Bracket

(1)

Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 1.25" Long

(1)

Hex Nut 1/4-20 Thread

(1)

.ENGAGEMENT ROD

ENGAGEIVi NT HANDLE

,V FORWARD

STROKE

HIGH PRESSURE HOSE

FIGURE 2

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Block up rear end of log splitter so that the rear wheels may be assembled.

2. Place spacers (C) on axle, then wheels and secure with collars (B) and set screws (A). See figure

5. Place end of stud through the middle hole of engagement handle and then tighten hex nut (K). See figure 4.

6. Secure stop bracket (P) to beam with shoulder bolt (J). See figure 5.

FIGURE 3

3. Place stop bracket (P) through slot in beam. Place engagement handle through slot in beam. See figure 4.

4. Place stud (L) through stop bracket (P) and start hex nut (K) on by hand. See figure 4.

ENGAGEME HANDL

FIGURE 5

7. Secure engagement handle to beam with shoulder bolt (N) and flat washer (0). See figure 6.

FIGURE 4 FIGURE 6

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