MTD 24AA5DMK029 Owner’s Manual

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

OF A O AL

Log Splitter- Model Series 5DIVl

iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush- coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any). If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby theoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

PRINTEDINU.S.A

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136=0019

FORMNO.769-03183A

07/12/2007

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new log splitter, it will help you assemble,

prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Table of Contents

Safety Labels ............................................. Page 3

Safe Operation Practices .......................... Page 4

Setting UpYour Log Splitter ..................... Page 6

Operating Your Log Splitter ...................... Page 8

Maintaining Your Log Splitter ................ Page 12

Troubleshooting ....................................... Page 14

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOUSTARTASSEMBLING

YOURNEW EQUIPMENT

Pleaselocatethe model plate on theequipment andcopy the informationto the sample model plate providedto the right.

You can locatethe model plate bystanding behind the unit and lookingdown at the hydraulictank.This informationwillbe

necessaryto usethe website or obtain assistancefromyour MTDdealer.

Engine Appendix .............................................. 16

Engine Safe Operation Practices ................. 16

Operating Your Engine .................................. 18

Maintaining Your Engine ............................... 20

illustrated Parts List ................................ Page 24

Warranty ............................................. Back Cover

Model Number

wv,nN,mtdproducts,corn

Serial Number

MTD LLC

P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OH 44136

330-220-4683

800-800-73102

Customer Support

Please do IVOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou have difficulty assemblingthis product or have any questions regardingthe controls,operation,or maintenanceofthis unit,

you canseek helpfromthe experts.Choosefromthe options below:

1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click on Yardmachinesand then the Customer Support menu option.

2. Phonea CustomerSupport Representativeat 1.800.800.7310.Spanish speaking agents are available.

Safety Labels Found On Your Log Splitter

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(or any)labels from log

splitter for any reason,

WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of its constituents,andcertain vehicle compo- nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: This machinewas builtto be operated accordingto the rulesfor safe operation inthis manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessness or error on the part ofthe operator

can resultinserious injury.This machine iscapable of amputatinghands and feet and throwing objects. Failureto observethe following safety instructionscouldresult in seriousinjury ordeath.

WARNING

Thissymbo points

out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if

notfollowed, could

endangerthe personal

safetyand/or property

of yourself and others.

Readand followall

instructionsinthis man- ual before attemptingto

operatethis machine. Failureto complywith

these instructionsmay

i resultin personal injury.

Whenyou seethis

symbol -

i HEED ITSWARNING

Your

i Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis powermachine

to personswho read,

understand

andfollow the warnings

and instructions

inthis manualand on

themachine.

General Practices

1. Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionson the machineand inthemanual(s)beforeattempting

toassembleandoperate.Keepthismanualin a safeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.

2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandproperoperation. Knowhowtostopthemachineanddisengagethem quickly.

3. Neverallowchildrenunder16yearstooperatethis machine.Children,16yearsandover,shouldread andunderstandinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya parent.

4. Neverallowadultstooperatethismachinewithout properinstruction.

5. Manyaccidentsoccurwhenmorethanoneperson operatesthemachine,if a helperisassistinginload- inglogs,neveractivatethecontroluntilthe helperis

a minimumof 10feetfromthemachine.

6. Keepbystanders,children,andpetsatleast20 feet fromthemachinewhileit isinoperation.

7. Neverallowanyonetorideonthismachine.

8. Nevertransportcargoonthis machine.

9. Hydrauliclogsplittersdevelophighfluidpressures duringoperation.Fluidescapingthrougha pin hole openingcanpenetrateyourskinandcauseblood poisoning,gangrene,ordeath.Giveattentiontothe followinginstructionsatalltimes:

a. Do notcheckforleakswithyourhand. b. Do notoperatemachinewithfrayed,kinked,

cracked,or damagedhoses,fitting,ortubing.

c. Stopthe engineand relievehydraulicsystem

pressurebeforechangingoradjustingfittings, hoses,tubing,orothersystemcomponents.

d. Do notadjustthepressuresettingsofthepumpor

valve.

10.Leakscanbedetectedbypassingcardboardor wood,whilewearingprotectiveglovesand safety glasses,overthesuspectedarea.Lookfordiscolor-

ationof cardboardorwood.

11.

If injuredbyescapingfluid,seea doctorimmediately. Seriousinfectionor reactioncandevelopifproper medicaltreatmentisnotadministeredimmediately.

12.Keeptheoperatorzoneandadjacentareaclear for safe,securefooting.

13.Ifyourmachineisequippedwithaninternalcom- bustionengineandit isintendedforusenearany unimprovedforest,brush,or grasscoveredland, theengineexhaustshouldbeequippedwithaspark arrester.Makesureyoucomplywithapplicablelocal, state,andfederalcodes.Takeappropriatefirefighting equipmentwithyou.

14.Thismachineshouldbe usedfor splittingwoodonly, donotuseitfor anyother purpose.

15.Followtheinstructionsin the manual(s)providedwith anyattachment(s)forthismachine.

Preparation

1. Alwayswearsafetyshoesorheavyboots.

2. Alwayswearsafetyglassesorsafetygogglesduring operatingthismachine.

3. Neverwearjewelryor looseclothingthatmight becomeentangledinmovingor rotatingpartsofthe

machine.

4. Makesure machineison levelsurfacebeforeoperat- ing.

5. Alwaysblockmachineto preventunintendedmove- ment.

Alwaysoperatethis machinefromtheoperator zone(s)specifiedinthemanual.

Logsshouldbecutwith squareendspriortosplitting.

Uselogsplitterin daylightor undergoodartificiallight.

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuse extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableandthe vaporsareexplosive. Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyourclotheswhichcanignite. Washyourskinandchangeimmediately.

a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer. b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

c. Neverfuelmachineindoors. d. Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengine

ishotor running.

e. Allowenginetocoolatleasttwo minutesbefore

refueling.

f. Neveroverfillthefueltank.Filltankto nomore

than1/2inchbelowbottomoffillernecktoprovide spaceforfuelexpansion.

g. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely. 3. Topreventfires,clean debrisandchafffromthe h. Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offtheengineand

equipment,movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5

minutesbeforestartingthe engine.

i. Neverstorethemachineor fuelcontainerinside

wherethereisan openflame,sparkor pilot lightas on a waterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothes dryeror othergasappliances.

j. Allow machinetocool5 minutesbeforestoring.

Operation

1. Beforestartingthismachine,reviewthe"Safety instructions".Failuretofollowtheserulesmayresultin

seriousinjurytotheoperatororbystanders.

2. Neverleavethismachineunattendedwiththeengine running.

3. Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceof

alcohol,drugs,or medication.

4. Neverallowanyonetooperatethismachinewithout

properinstruction.

5. Alwaysoperatethismachinewithall safetyequipment

inplaceandworking.Makesureallcontrolsare properlyadjustedforsafeoperation.

6. Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor

overspeedtheengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedoftheengine.

7. Whenloadinga log,alwaysplaceyourhandsonthe

sidesofthelog,notontheends,andneveruseyour footto helpstabilizea log.Failuretodo so,mayresult incrushedoramputatedfingers,toes,hand,or foot.

8. Useonly yourhandto operatethecontrols.

9. Neverattemptto splitmorethanonelogata time

unlesstheramhasfullyextendedanda secondlogis neededtocompletetheseparationofthefirst log.

10.Forlogswhicharenotcutsquare,theleastsquare endandthe longestportionofthelogshouldbe placedtowardthe beamandwedge,andthe square end placedtowardtheendplate.

11.Alwayskeepfingersawayfromany cracksthatopen inthelogwhilesplitting.Theycanquicklycloseand pinchoramputateyourfingers.

12.Keepyourworkareaclean,immediatelyremovesplit woodaroundthe machinesoyoudonotstumbleover

it.

13.Nevermovethismachinewhiletheengineisrunning.

14.Thismachineshouldnotbe towedonanystreet, highway,orpublicroadbehinda vehicle.

Maintenance and Storage

1. Stop theengine,disconnectthesparkplugand grounditagainsttheenginebeforecleaning,or inspectingthemachine.

2. Stop theengineand relievehydraulicsystempressure beforerepairingoradjustingfittings,hoses,tubing,or othersystemcomponents.

engineandmufflerareas,iftheengineisequipped withasparkarrestermuffler,cleanand inspectit regularlyaccordingtomanufacturersinstructions. Replaceifdamaged.

Periodicallycheckthatall nutsandbolts,hose clamps,and hydraulicfittingsaretightto besure equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

Checkallsafetyguardsandshieldsto besure theyareintheproperposition.Neveroperatewith safetyguards,shields,orotherprotectivefeatures

removed.

6. The pressurereliefvalveis presetatthefactory.Do notadjustthevalve.

7. Neverattemptto movethismachineoverhillyor uneventerrainwithoutadequatehelp.

8. Foryoursafety,replaceall damagedorwornparts immediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's (O.E.M.)partsonly."Useof partswhichdonotmeet theoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

9. Do notalter thismachineinanymanner,alterations suchasattachingaropeor extensiontothecontrol handle,oraddingtothe widthor heightof thewedge mayresultinpersonalinjury.

Spark Arrestor

with an internalcombustionengine

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coveredorgrass-coveredlandunless the engine's exhaustsystemisequippedwith a sparkarrestor meetingapplicable local or statelaws (if any).

If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedin effectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateof Californiatheaboveisrequiredbylaw(Section4442 oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstates mayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederal

lands. A sparkarresterforthe mufflerisavailablethroughyour

nearestengineauthorizedservicedealerorcontactthe servicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,Ohio

44136-0019.

and shouldnot beusedon or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-

Average Useful Life

AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommis- sion(CPSC)andtheU.S.EnvironmentalProtection Agency(EPA),thisproducthasanAverageUsefulLifeof seven(7)years,or 130hoursofoperation.Attheendof theAverageUsefulLife,buyanewmachineorhavethe machineinspectedannuallybyanauthorizedservice dealertoensurethatallmechanicalandsafetysystems areworkingproperlyandnotwornexcessively.Failure todo socan resultinaccidents,injuriesor death.

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Operation

Practices

WARNING

Thissymbolpoints

out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if

not followed, could

endangerthe personal

safetyandlor propertyof

yourselfand others.Read

and follow all instructions

inthis manual before

attempting to operate

this math ine.Failure to complywiththese

instructionsmayresult

in personalinjury.When

you seethis symbol -

HEED ITS WARNING

,_1 WARNING:Useextremecaution

__ componentsarevery heavyand will

unpacking thismachine.Some

requireadditional peopleor mechanical handlingequipment.

Setting Up

Your Log

Splitter

NOTE:Allreferencesinthismanualtotheleft or right sideof thelog splitterisfromtheoperatingpositiononly. Exceptions,ifany,willbespecified.

Preparing the Log Splitter

iMPORTANT:Thelogsplitterisshippedwithouthydraulic

fluidin the reservoirtank. YouMUSTaddfluidbefore operating.Proceedwiththe followingsteps:

1. Removeoilplug,whichislocatedontheendofthe

Figure 3-1 beamassembly.SeeFigure3-1.

2. Tiltunit backandadd1.5gallonsofhydraulicfluid (Dexron®III,or 10weightAWhydraulicoil).

3. Replaceandtightenoil plug.

4. Lowerunitto levelground.

IMPORTANT:Maximumfluidlevelwillnot beachieved untilcylinderiscycled(SeeOperating Your LogSplit-

ter). Checkwhenfluidiscold andwithunitlevel.Never runbelowthislevel- pumpwillbe ruined.

IMPORTANT:This unitisshippedwithoutgasolineoroil in theengine.Fillupgasolineandoil BEFOREpriming pumpor operatingyourlogsplitter.

5. Addoil providedbeforeprimingpumporstartingunit forthefirsttimeoutofthebox.SeeEngineOperation

sectionfor thisandforlocationoftheoilfill.

6. Servicethe enginewith gasolineasinstructedinthe

EngineOperationsection.See EngineOperation

sectionfor locationofgasfill.

_ ARNING:Useextremecarewhenhan-

flammableand thevaporsareexplosive. Neverfuel the machineindoorsor while

the engineis hot or running.Extinguish cigarettes,

cigars,pipesand other sourcesof ignition.

dlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely

Makesurethattheengineswitchis off.SeeFigure 3-2.Primethehydraulicpumpbypullingthe recoil starteras farasit willgo.Repeatapproximately4-6

times.

8. a. Removeclevispinandhairpinclip.SeeFigure3-3. b. Pivothydraulicvalvecontrolbackintoslotofvalve.

c. Alignholesand reinstallclevispinandhairpinclip.

9. a. Pulllockingpinfromcylinderbase.SeeFigure3-4. b. Usehandleto slidecylinderbackto lockinplace.

c. Reinstallpin.

10.Lubricatethebeamarea(wherethecylinderwillslide) withengineoil; donotusegrease.

Figure 3=2

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Figure 3=3

Figure 3=4

Operating

Know Your Log Splitter

HydraulicHandle,.,_

StarterRope

ValveControl._._

Your Log

Splitter

Air Vent

Wedge

Hydraulic Oil Fill

Beam

Ram

Cylinder

Engine Switch

Locking ,,,

Choke

Figure 4=1

Hydraulic Valve Control

Thehydraulicvalvecontrolhas threepositions.

• FORWARD:MovecontrolFORWARDtowardwedge tosplitwood.

NOTE:Controlhandlewill returnto neutralpositionas soonas handleis released.(ForwardPosition only)

NEUTRAL:Releasethecontrolormovethe leverto neutralpositionto stopmovement.

REVERSE:MovecontrolBACKto returntoward thecylinderbase.Thecontrolstaysinthereturn

(Reverse)positionandreturnsto neutralautomati- callywhenfullyretracted.

NOTE:Reversepositionmayalsobeoperatedbackto neutralpositionmanually,ifnecessary.

__L WARNING:Read,understand, and

follow all instructionsand warnings on the machineand inthis manualbefore

operating.

__i ARNING:Wearleather work gloves,

Handle

Thehandleisusedtoslidethecylinderintooperating position.

Air Vent

Theair ventislocatedontherearofthe wedgeandis usedto helpventairout ofthehydraulicfluidreservoir.To preventfluidfromescapingoutof thishole,thelog splitter mustalwaysbeoperatedon levelground.

Safety Switch

Thesafetyswitchisintendedtopreventtheoperator fromstartingtheenginewithoutthecylinderbeingin the operating"lock"position.SeeFigure4-3 forthelocation ofthesafetyswitch.

safetyshoes,earprotection,and safety glasses when operating a log splitter.

Ensuresafefooting.

Starter Rope

Thestarterropeislocatedontheengine.SeeFigure4-1.

Pulltherecoilstarterropetostarttheunit.

Engine Switch

Theengineswitchis locatedontheengine.Turniton whenstartingtheengineanduseittoturn offtheengine.

Choke

Thechokeislocatedon theengineandwhenactivated, closesthe chokeplateon thecarburetorandaidsin startingthe engine.

r Log

Starting Log Splitter

WARNING:Alwayskeephandsandfeet clearof equipmentmovingparts.Donot usea pressurizedstartingfluid. Vapors

areflammable.

NOTE: Makesurehydraulicpumpisprimedasinstructed inthe"SettingUpYourLogSplitter"section.

1. Removelockingpin fromcylinderstorageposition. See Figure4-2.

2. Usehandleto slidecylinderrearwardintotheoperat- ing"Lock"position,engagingthe safetyswitch,and

reinsertlockingpin.See Figure4-3.

3. Placethelog splitteronlevel,dry,andsolidground.

4. Pullout thechokeknoblocatedontheengine.See

Figure4-4inset.

NOTE:Useofthe chokemaynot benecessaryifthe engineiswarmor theairtemperatureishigh.

5. Turnengineswitchtoon.SeeFigure4-4inset.

6. Pullthe startergriplightlyuntilresistanceisfelt, thenpullrapidlyto overcomecompression,prevent kickbackandstartengine.SeeFigure4-4.If engine doesnotstartaftertensecondsofrepeatedpulls,wait a fewminutesand repeat.

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Figure 4-2

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Figure 4-3

IMPORTANT:Donotallowthestartergriptosnap backagainsttheropeguide.Returnitgentlyto prevent damagetothe starter.

7. Whenenginewarmsup,pushinthechokeknob.

8. Usethe hydraulicvalvecontroltoextendandretract cylinder4-6 cyclesto removetrappedair inthe system.

__i ARNING:Whenstartingawarm

engine,the muffler and surrounding areasare hot andcancauseaburn.Do

not touch.

Figure 4-4

Reverse _ Stopping Log Splitter

Operating

Your Log

Splitter

Neutra 2. Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe

_l_,,jk: 1. Turnoff theengineswitch.

Figure 4=5

enginetopreventunintendedstarting.

3. Removelockingpin.

4. Returncylinderbackto originalposition.

5. Placelockingpinbackintocylinderbaseto lockunit. Before Each Use

1. Removetheoil plugandcheckhydraulicfluidlevelon levelground.Maintainfluidleveltojustbelowoil plug. Refillifnecessary.ApprovedfluidsincludeDexron® III,or10weightAWhydraulicoil.

2. Check engineoil level.Refillifnecessary.

3. Fill upgasolineifnecessary.

4. Lubricatethebeamareawherecylinderwillslidewith engineoil.Donotusegreaseto lubricate.Makesure tolubricateboththetopand bottomofthebeamface.

5. Attachsparkplugwireto thesparkplug.

Using the Log Splitter

IMPORTANT:Alwaysoperateonlevelground,otherwise fluidmaybeforcedoutthroughtheair venthole.

1. Blockthe frontandbackofbothwheels.

2. Placethelogagainstthesplittingwedge.Onlysplit woodinthedirectionofthegrain.

3. Stabilizelog,ifneeded,withyourlefthandonthe sideof thelog only.Neverplacehand on the end between the log and the ram.

IMPORTANT:Onlyoneadultshouldstabilizethelog and operatethehydraulicvalvecontrol,sotheoperatorhas fullcontroloverthelogandthe ram.

4. MovehydraulicvalvecontrolFORWARDuntilram toucheslog.Releasethehydraulicvalvecontrolto NEUTRALpositionto stopthe rammovement.See Figure4-5.

5. Removeyourlefthandfromlog.Movehydraulicvalve controlFORWARDto splitlog.

6. MovehydraulicvalvecontrolBACK tofully retractthe ramto thelockedposition.

__IL WARNING:Neverremove partiallysplit

wood from the wedgewith your hands.

Fingers maybecometrapped between

split wood.

Operating Tips Never:

Always: 1. Usewhenfluidisbelow200For above150oF.

1. Usecleanfluidandcheckfluidlevelregularly. 2. Operatein FORWARDor REVERSEpositionwith

2. Usean approvedhydraulicfluid.Approvedfluids ramstoppedforextendedperiod. includeDexron®Ill,or a 10WeightAWhydraulicoil. 3. Attemptto adjustunloadingor reliefvalvesettings.

3. Keephosesclearandunblocked.

4. Usethe hydraulicvalvecontroltoextendandretract cylinder4-6 cyclestoremovetrappedairinthesystem

beforeoperating. 6. Attemptto cutwoodacrossthegrain, r' Log

5. Flushandcleanhydraulicsystembeforerestarting 7. Attemptto removepartiallysplitwoodfromthe afterservicing, wedgewithyour hands.

6. Use"pipedope"onall hydraulicfittings.

7. Operateon levelground.

8. Allowtimeforwarm-upbeforesplittingwood.

9. Primethepumpbeforeinitialstart-upbypullingthe

recoilstarteron theengine4-6timeswithengine

switchinOFFpositionandsparkplugdisconnected.

10.Splitwoodalongthegrain(lengthwise)only.

11.Keeplogcenteredinfrontofram.

4. Operatewithairinhydraulicsystem.

5. Useteflontapeonhydraulicfittings.

Maintaining

Hydraulic Fluid

• Checkthehydraulicfluidlevelinthelogsplitter reservoirtankbeforeeachuse.Maintainfluidlevelto

just belowtheoilplug.

• Havethehydraulicfluidinthe reservoirchangedevery

100hoursof operation.Seeyourauthorizedservice

dealertohavethehydraulicfluidchanged.

Your Log

Splitter

Figure 5=1

_ ARNING:Beforecleaning,

wireandgroundit againstthe engineto prevent

unintended starting.Alwayswearsafetyglasses during operationorwhileperforminganyadjust- ments or repairs.

lubricating,repairing,or inspecting, disengagethe controlleverand stop engine.Disconnectthesparkplug

Conditions that Will Void Warranty

1. Failuretomaintainproperfluidlevelinreservoir

2. Changingthe reliefvalvesettingorpressureadjust- mentofcontrolvalvewithoutproperknowledgeand instructionfromthefactory

_ WARNING:Higherpressurecould

released,which could resultin serious personal

injury.

cause the hoses to burst, cylinder to rupture, and intensefluid to be

Beam and Splitting Wedge

• Lubricatetopandbottomof the beam(whereitcomes intocontactwiththe cylinder),beforeeachuse,with engineoil.

Hose Clamps (if Equipped)

• Check,beforeeachuse,ifhoseclampsonthesuction hose(attachedtotheside ofthepump)aretight. Checkthehoseclampsonthe returnhoseat least

oncea season.

Engine

RefertotheEnginemaintenancesectionforallmainte- nanceinstructions.

Changing the Belt

off, disconnect the spark plugwire(s)

_ ARNING:Besure to shut the engine

Thebelt onyourlogsplitterissubjecttowearandshould be replacedif anysignsofweararepresent.

IMPORTANT:TheV-beltfoundonyourlogsplitterisa non-clutching,constanttensionbelt.Asubstitute(non- OEM)V-beltcanbe dangerous.Foraproperworking machine,usefactoryapprovedbelts.

Tochangeor replacethebeltonyourlogsplitter,proceed asfollows:

and ground against the engineto

preventunintended starting before removingthebelt.

3. Disassemblingthepump

4. Useof incorrecthydraulicfluid

5. Lackof lubricationor improperlubricationof the beamor unit

6. Excessiveheatingof thehydraulicsystem

7. Attemptingtostartunitintemperaturesunder20°F withoutpre-heatingfluidin reservoir

8. Unattendedleaksinhydraulicsystem

NOTE:Thisprocedurerequiresthe assistanceof a secondperson.

1. Placetheunitinthetransportpositionon levelground asshownin Figure5-1.

2. Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainst theengine.

3. Draingasolineorplaceapieceofplasticbeneaththe gascap topreventgasolineleakage.

4. Removethebelt coverbyremovingthesixself-tap- pingscrewsthatfastenittotheframe.SeeFigure5-1.

5. Chockbothwheels,frontandrear,andhaveyour f helpergraspthefrontofthe unitandcarefullytiltit

backtoexposethebeltdriveunderneath.

IMPORTANT:To preventengineoil fromentering carburetorand/orhydraulicoilfromescapingthroughthe

air venthole,do not tilt unitto theside.

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6. Whileyourpartnercontinuestoholdtheunit up,grasp theidlerpulleynut witha9/16hexwrenchor socket and pivottheidlerbracketasshowninFigure5-2. Thiswillenablethebeltto beeasilyremovedfromthe idlerpulley.

WARNING:Avoidthe possibilityof a pinchinginjury.Donot placeyour fingers on the idlerspringor between the belt and a pulleywhile removingthe

belt.

7. Removethebeltfromaroundthe engineandpump pulleys.

8. Routethe newbeltaroundthethreepulleysas shown in Figure5-2.

NOTE:Idlerbracketmustpivotfreely.

9. Haveyourpartnerlowerunitandremountthebelt coverremovedearlier.Donotovertighten.

10.Removepieceof plasticfromgas cap(ifused).

11.Reconnectsparkplug.

Storing Your Log Splitter

Prepareyourlog splitterforstorageatthe endofthe

seasonor ifthe log splitterwillnotbeusedfor30 daysor more.

Figure 5=2

2. Wipeunitwith anoiledragtopreventrust,especially onthewedgeandthebeam.

3. Drainfueltank. Alwaysdrainfuelintoapproved containeroutdoors,awayfromopenflame. Besure thatengineiscoolbeforedrainingthefuel.Donot smokewhilehandlingfuel.

4. Startthe engineandletitrununtilthefuellinesand carburetorareempty.

5. Removesparkplug.Holdingaragoverthecylinder hole,pourapproximately1/2ounce(approximately onetablespoon)ofengineoil intocylinderandcrank slowlyto distributetheoil.

6. Replacesparkplug.

7. Do notstoregasolinefromoneseasonto another.

8. Replaceyourgasolinecanifit startsto rust.Rust and/ordirt inthegasolinewillcauseproblems.

Maintaining

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A WARNING:Neverstoremachinewith

are presentsuchas hotwaterandspaceheaters, furnaces, clothesdryers,stoves,electricmotors,etc.

1. Cleanthelog splitterthoroughly.

NOTE:Wedonot recommendtheuseofpressurewash- ersor gardenhosetocleanyourunit.Theymaycause damageto bearingsorthe engine.Theuseofwaterwill

resultinshortenedlifeand reduceserviceability.

fuel inthe fuel tank insideof building

where fumes may reachan open flame

or spark,or where ignitionsources

NOTE:Formoreinformationonstoringthe engine,refer totheEngineMaintenancesection.

9. Storeunitin a clean,dryarea.Donot storenextto corrosivematerials,suchasfertilizer.DONOTstore unitinuprightposition.

NOTE:If storinginan unventilatedor metalstorage shed,becertainto rustprooftheequipmentbycoating withalightoilorsilicone.

Preblem Cause Remedy

Enginefailsto start Sparkplugwiredisc0nneCted, i Connectwiretosparkplug.

2: FUeltankemPtYor StalefUell tankwith €iean,freshgasoline:

&Choke not inCHOKEposition, 3, Chokeengineas instructedin

!'OperatingYourLogSplitter!!:

4. Trunnionsnotdepressingsafetyswitch 4 Moyecylinderintolocked positOn,

Fauitysparkpiugl Blockedfuellinel Cleanfuel iine

7, EngineF!o0dedl 7, waitafewminutest0starL

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For repairsbeyond

the minor adjust-

merits listed hem

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Engineruns erratic

1. UnitrunningwithCHOKEapplied.

2. Sparkplugwireloose.

3. Blockedfuellineorstalefuel.

4. Waterordirt infuelsystem.

5. Dirty aircleaner, section.

6. Ventingascapplugged. 6. Clearvent.

1. PushCHOKEknobin.

2. Connectandtightenspark plugwire.

3. Cleanfuelline;filltankwithclean,

fresh(lessthan30 daysold) gasoline.

4. Drainfueltank.Refillwith

freshfuel.

5. Referto enginemaintenance

Engine Overheats Engineoil!eve Iowl 1 Fi!!Crankiasewithproperoi!.

2: Airf!ow restricted, 2 Removeblowerhousing

i ..... andclean.

Occasionalskips 1. Sparkpluggaptooclose. 1. Adjustgapto .030".

(hesitates)at

highspeed

des poor y Spark p!ugfouled faulty orgap 1: Resetgapto .o30'!orreplace

, toowde Sparkplugl

Dirtyaircleaner. 2 Rder to eng!nemaintenance

' section.

Problem

Cylinder rodwill not

move

Cause

1. Brokenor wornbelt.

2. Shippingplugsleftinhydraulichoses.

3. Set screwsinpumppulleynot adjustedproperly.

4. Loosepulley.

5. Pumpgearsectionsdamaged.

6. Damagedreliefvalve.

7. Hydrauliclinesblocked.

8. Incorrectoil level.

9. Damageddirectionalvalve.

10.Blockeddirectionalvalve.

11.Unlevelground;hydraulicfluidnot reachingpump.

Remedy

1. Replacebelt.

2. Disconnecthydraulichoses, removeshippingplugs,reconnect

hoses.

3. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

4. Correctengine/pumpalignmentas necessary.

5. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

6. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

7. Flushandcleanhydraulicsystem.

8. Checkoil level.

9. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

lO.Flushandcleanhydraulicsystem.

11.Movelogsplittertolevelground.

Problem Cause Remedy

Slowcy indershaft I 1, Gearsectionsdamaged. I 1. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

speedwhile extending 2, Excessivepumpinletvacuum. 2. Makecertainpumpinlethosesare

and retracting, clearandunblocked-useshort,

LeakingCylinder 1. Brokenseals. 1. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

Engine runs butwood 1. Smallgearsectiondamaged. 1. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

will not split or wood 2. Pumpcheckvalveleaking. 2. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

splits too slowly 3. Excessivepumpinletvacuum. 3. Makecertainpumpinlethosesare

3. Slowenginespeed.

4. Damagedreliefvalve. 5 Incorrectoillevel.

6. Containnatedoil.

7. Directionalvave leakinginternally.

8. Internallydamagedcylinder.

9. Unt noton eve ground.

2. Scoredcylinder. 2. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

4. Incorrectoillevel. 4, Checkoillevel. 5 Contaminatedoil 5. Drainoil,cleanreservoir,and refill.

6. Directionalvalveleakinginternally. 6. Seeauthorizedservicedealer. 7 Overloadedc linder 7 Do notattemptto sp t wood

I ' Y " I aga'nstthe gra'n

8. nternaydamagedcy nder. 8. Seeauthorzedservcedeaer. 9 Wornbelt. I 9, Replacebelt,

I lO.Unitnotonlevelground. I lO.Movelogsplittertolevelground.

largediameterinlethoses.

3 Seeauthorzedservcedeaer

4 Seeauthorzedservcedeaer

5 Checko eve 6 Drano ceanreservor and ref

7 Seeauthorzedservcedeaer 8 Seeauthorzedservcedeaer

9, Movelogsplittertolevelground.

I clearandunblocked.

ydraulic

Trouble

Shootin

For repairs beyond

theminoradjust- mentslisted here,

contact an authorized service dealer.

Enginestalls during 1. Lowhorsepower/weakengine. 1. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

splitting 2. Overloadedcylinder. 2. Donotattemptto splitwood

againstthegrainor seeauthorized servicedealer.

Enginewill notturnor 1, Engine/pumpmisalignment, 1. Correctalignmentas necessary.

stalls under low load 2. Frozenorseizedpump. 2. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

conditions 3. Lowhorsepower/weakengine, 3. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

system

Leakingpumpshaft

seal

I 4 Hydraucnes bocked 4 F ushandcean hydrauc

. 5. Blockeddirectionalvalve. I 5, Flushandclean hydraulicsystem,

1. Brokendriveshaft.

2. Engine/pumpmisalignment.

3. Gearsectionsdamaged.

4. Poorlypositionedshaftseal.

5. Pluggedoilbreather.

1. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

2. Correctalignmentas necessary.

3. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

4. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

5. Makecertainreservoiris properly vented.

WARNING: Gasoline and itsvaporsare extremely flammableand explosive.Fireor explosioncan cause severeburnsor death. Ifgasoline isspilled on yourself or your clothes,wash yourskin and change clothes immediately.

En line

Safe

Operation

Practices

Gasolineand its vaporsare extremely flammable and

explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death, if

gasoline isspilled on yourself or yourclothes, wash your skin

and change clothes immediately.

Whenaddingfuel,turnengineOFFandletengine coolat least2 minutesbeforeremovinggascap.

Fillfueltankoutdoorsor inwellventilatedarea.

Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicleor onatruck or trailerbedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontain-

ersonthegroundawayfromyourvehiclebefore filling.

• If possible,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckor trailerandrefueliton theground.Ifthisis notpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipmentona trailer withaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma gasoline dispensernozzle.

• Keepthenozzlein contactwiththerimof thefuel tankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

• Donotoverfillfueltank.Filltanktoapproximately oneinchbelowlowestportionof necktoallowfor fuelexpansion.

• Keepgasolineawayfromsparks,openflames,pilot lights,heat,andotherignitionsources.

• Neverfuelequipmentindoorsbecauseflammable vaporswillaccumulatein the area.

• Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother sourcesofignition.

• Checkfuelline,tank, cap,andfittingsfrequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replaceif necessary.

• Whenstartingengine,makesuresparkplug,muffler, fuelcap andaircleanerareinplace.

• Donotcrankenginewithsparkplugremoved.

• If fuelspills,wait untilit evaporatesbeforestarting engine.

• Whenoperatingequipment,donottipengineor equipmentatanglewhichcausesgasolinetospill.

• Donotchokecarburetorto stopengine.

• Whentransportingequipment,transportwithfueltank EMPTY.

Whenstoringgasolineorequipmentwithfuelintank, storeawayfromfurnaces,stoves,waterheatersor otherappliancesthathavepilotlightorotherignition sourcebecausetheycanignitegasolinevapors.

,__. Starting engine creates spark-

ing. Sparking can ignite nearby

__ flammable gases. Explosion and

fire could result.

If thereis a naturalorLPgasleakageinarea,donot startengine.

• Donot usepressurizedstartingfluidsbecausevapors areflammable.

_ ngines give off carbon mon-

oxide, an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas.Breathing carbon

monoxide can cause nausea, fainting, or death.

Startandrunengineoutdoors.

• Donot startor runenginein enclosedarea,evenif doorsor windowsare open.

_ nintentional sparking can result

infire or electric shock. Unin-

tentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputa- tion, or laceration.

• Beforeperformingadjustmentsor repairs,disconnect sparkplugwireand keepitawayfromsparkplug.

• Whentestingforspark,useapprovedsparkplug tester.

Donotcheckforsparkwithsparkplugremoved.

Runningengine produces heat. Engineparts, especially muffler,

become extremely hot. Severe

thermal burns canoccur on

contact. Combustibledebris, suchas leaves, grass, brush, etc.,

cancatch fire.

• Allowmuffler,enginecylinder,andfinstocoolbefore touching.

• Keepchildrenawayfromhot or runningengines.They cansufferburnsfromahot muffler.

Removeaccumulatedcombustiblesfrommufflerand

cylinderarea.

_ Rotating engine partscan

Operateequipmentwithguardsin place. Keephandsandfeetawayfromrotatingparts.

contactor entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing,or accessories.

Traumaticamputation or severe lacerationcan result.

• Tieuplonghairand removejewelry. Donotwearloose-fittingclothing,danglingdraw-

stringsoritemsthatcouldbecomecaught.

,__ Rapid retraction of starter cord

• Whenstartingengine,pullcordslowlyuntilresis- tanceisfelt,thenpullrapidly.

• Removeallexternalequipment/engineloadsbefore

startingengine.

• Directcoupledequipmentcomponentssuchas, but notlimitedtoblades,impellers,pulleys,sprockets, etc.,mustbesecurelyattached.

Safety Label Location

Thislabelwarnsyouofpotentialhazardsthat can causeseriousinjury.Readitcarefully.Referto Figure 8-1forexplanationofsymbols.If thelabelcomesoffor becomeshardto read,contactthedealerforreplace-

ment.

(kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than

you can let go. Brokenbones, fractures, bruises or sprains

could result.

O,o,a,.o°

ractices

ii i _iI_ ii

International Symbols and Meanings

SafetyAlert

ReadOwner's

Manual

Figure8-1:Internationalsymbolsandmeanings.

HotSurface ToxicFumes

UnleadedFuel

Start

GasolineIs

Flammable

Run

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