MTD 24BF550B000 Owner’s Manual

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

OF A O A AL

Log Splitter -- Model Series 510 Thru 570

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 shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbythe operator.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.770-10529G

05/11/2007

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

Finding and Recording IVlodel Number

BEFOREYOUSTARTASSEMBLING

YOURNEW EQUIPMENT

Pleaselocatethe model plate on the equipment 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.

Troubleshooting ................................... Page 16

illustrated Parts List ............................ Page 18

Warranty ............................................... Page 20

Spanish Section ........................... Pages 21-40

Model Number

, www, rntdproducts.com

Serial Number

MTD LLC

P.O. BOX 361131

CLEVELAND, OH 44136 330-220-4683

800-800-731 0 /

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,youcanseek help fromthe experts.Choosefrom the options below:

1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Clickon the CustomerSupport menu option.

2. Phonea CustomerSupport Representativeat 1-800-800-7310. Spanishspeakingagentsare available.

3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,specifica- tions,warranty andservice. Pleasereferto theengine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packedseparatelywith your unit, for more information.

Safety Labels Found On Your Log Splitter

oREVERSE =NEUTRAL ='FORWARD

LOG

DISLODGER

Retract wedge,

lodged wood will be

automatically removed.

WARNING

DO NOT remove safety

(or any) labels from log

_plitter for any reason.

I_B_MOVING LOG SPLITTER BY HAND = coup er a jus men i_ nee e, re er o

* Lock jack stand in down position, position. " DO not attempt to move log splitter = Attach safety chai.s to tow vehicle.

up or down a slope by hand = Do not tow faster than 45 mph.

TOWING LOG SPLITTER High speed may cause Ios_ of control.

Lock beam i. horizontal osition. = Check local, state a.d federal .

I_ _. Lock beam in horizontal position. = Raise jack stand and latch securely iM full up

h,_ ,eq........ b.... tow,.g.... ypub..... d.

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

birth defects or other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: This machinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operation in this manual.As with anytype of power equipment,carelessness or error on the part ofthe operatorcan

result in seriousinjury.This machineiscapable of amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.

Failureto observethe followingsafetyinstructionscould resultin serious injury or death.

i WARNING

Thissymbol points outimportant safety instructionswhich, if notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal Soafetyand/or property

f yourself and others. i Readandfollow all I instructionsinthis man-

ualbeforeattempting to operatethis machine.

Failureto complywith

i these instructionsmay I resultin personalinjury.

Whenyou see this

symbol -

HEED ITS WARNING

Your

I = = w

i Responsubuluty

Restrictthe use

i of this power machine i to personswho read,

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

inthis manual.

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.Ifa helperisassistinginload- inglogs,neveractivatethecontroluntilthehelperis

a minimumof 10feetfromthemachine.

6. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchildrenat least 20feetfromthe machinewhileitisinoperation.

7. Neverallowanyonetorideon thismachine.

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- bustionengineanditisintendedfor usenearany unimprovedforest,brush,or grasscoveredland, theengineexhaustshouldbeequippedwithaspark arrester.Makesureyoucomplywithapplicablelocal, state,andfederalcodes.Takeappropriatefirefighting equipmentwithyou.

14.Thismachineshouldbe usedfor splittingwoodonly, donotuseitforanyotherpurpose.

15.Followtheinstructionsinthemanual(s)providedwith anyattachment(s)forthismachine.

Preparation

1. Alwayswearsafetyshoesorheavyboots.

2. Alwayswearsafetyglassesorsafetygogglesduring operatingthismachine.

3. Neverwearjewelryorlooseclothingthatmight becomeentangledinmovingor rotatingpartsof the

machine.

Makesuremachineison levelsurfacebeforeoperat- ing.

Alwaysblockmachineto preventunintendedmove- ment,andlockineitherhorizontalor verticalposition.

Alwaysoperatethis machinefromtheoperator zone(s)specifiedinthemanual.

Logsshouldbecutwith squareendspriortosplitting.

Uselogsplitterindaylightorundergoodartificiallight.

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

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

sourcesofignition.

c. Neverfuelmachineindoors. d. Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengine

ishot or running.

e. Allowenginetocoolatleasttwo minutesbefore

refueling.

f. Neveroverfillthefuel tank.Filltankto no more

than1/2inch belowbottomoffillerneckto provide

spaceforfuelexpansion.

g. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely. 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.Whensplittingintheverticalposition,stabilizethelog beforemovingthecontrol.Splitasfollows:

a. Placelog ontheendplateandturnuntilitleans

againstthebeamandis stable.

b. Whensplittingextralargeorunevenlogs,thelog

mustbestabilizedwithwoodenshimsor splitwood betweenthelogandendplateorground.

12.Alwayskeepfingersawayfromany cracksthatopen inthelogwhilesplitting.Theycanquicklycloseand pinchoramputateyourfingers.

13.Keepyourworkareaclean,immediatelyremovesplit woodaroundthe machinesoyoudonotstumbleover

it.

14.Nevermovethismachinewhiletheengineisrunning.

15.Thismachineshouldnotbetowedon anystreet, highwayor publicroadwithoutcheckingtheexisting federal,state,or localvehiclerequirements.Any licensingor modificationssuchas taillights,etc., neededtocomply,is thesoleresponsibilityofthe purchaser.Ifa"Statementof Origin"isrequiredin yourstate,seeyourlocaldealer.

16.Donottow machinefasterthan45mph.

17.SeeTransportingtheLogSplittersectioninthis manualforpropertowinginstructionsonceall federal,local,or staterequirementsare met.

Maintenance and Storage

1. Stoptheengine,disconnectthesparkplugand grounditagainstthe enginebeforecleaning,or inspectingthemachine.

2. Stoptheengineand relievehydraulicsystem pressurebeforerepairingoradjustingfittings,hoses, tubing,orothersystemcomponents.

3. Topreventfires,cleandebrisandchafffromthe engineandmufflerareas,iftheengineisequipped withasparkarrestermuffler,cleanand inspectit regularlyaccordingtomanufacturersinstructions. Replaceifdamaged.

4. Periodicallycheckthatall nutsandbolts,hose clamps,and hydraulicfittingsaretightto besure equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

5. Checkall safetyguardsandshieldsto besure theyareintheproperposition.Neveroperatewith safetyguards,shields,orotherprotectivefeatures

removed.

6. The pressurereliefvalveis presetatthefactory.Do notadjustthevalve.

7. Neverattemptto movethismachineoverhillyor uneventerrainwithouta towvehicleor adequate help.

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.

Your Responsibility

Restricttheuseofthispowermachinetopersonswho read,understandandfollowthe warningsandinstruc- tionsinthismanualandonthe machine.Alwaysfollow directionsonsafetylabelsfoundon yourequipment.

Safe.

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Practices

WARNING

Thissymbol points out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if notfollowed,could endangerthe personal

safety and/or property of yourself and others.

Readand followall instructions inthis man- ual before attemptngto operatethis machine.

Failureto comply with these instructionsmay

result in personalinjury. Whenyou see this symbol-

HEED ITS WARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis powermachine

to personswho read,

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

in this manual.

,__ WARNING:Useextreme caution __ components areveryheavyand will

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

unpacking this machine.Some

requireadditional people or mechanical handlingequipment.

YourLog

Splitter

WARNING

tion unpackingthis

mach[liei Some

componentsare,ery

heavy and will require additional people or

mechanical handling equipmenL

Manual coversa range of pr0ductspecifications

for Variousmodels: Characteristicsand

featUresdiscussed and/or illustratedin

this manual applicableto a!l models:

MTD LLC reSerVesthe

Assembling the Tongue

Attaching the Jack Stand

Thejackstandisshippedinthe transportposition.

1. Removethespringclipandclevispinand pivot thejackstandtowardsthegroundto theoperating position.

2. Securethejackstandinpositionwiththeclevispin

Figure 3-1

andspringclip.SeeFigure3-1.

Attaching the Tongue

_'X 1. Withthelogsplitterstillstandingupright,removetwo

..................................2. Aligntheholesinthetonguewiththe holesin the tank

hexboltsandhexnutsfromthetankbracket.See Figure3-2.

bracketandsecurewithhardwarejustremoved.See Figure3-2.

NOTE:Highpressurehosemustbeabovethetongue assembly.

Connecting Cylinder to Beam

Thelog splitterisshippedwiththe beamin thevertical position.

1. Pullouttheverticalbeamlock,rotateitback,and pivotthebeamtothehorizontalpositionuntilitlocks. SeeFigure3-3.

2. Disconnectthedislodgerfromthebeamweldbracket

Figure 3=2 byremovingthesixhexscrews.SeeFigure3-4.

3. Disconnectthelogcradlefromthe beamontheside ofthecontrolvalve.SeeFigure3-5.

right to ChangeProduct

specifiCati0ns:designs

and equipment Without notice andwith0ut inCur:

ring obligation:

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Figure 3-3 Figure 3-4

4. Liftandslidethe cylinderuptothetopof beamand intotheweldbrackets.SeeFigure3-6.

5. Attachthedislodgeroverthewedgeassemblyand securewith hardware,previouslyremoved,to theweld

brackets.

NOTE:Oncethesix hexscrewsaretightened,there maybeaslightgapbetweenthedislodgerandthe weld brackets.Thisgapisnormal.

6. Reattachthelogcradletothesideofthebeamwith thecontrolvalve,aligningtheendsofthecradlewith thebeamflanges.

7. Rolllogsplitteroff thebottomcrate.

Preparing the Log Splitter

Lubricatethebeamarea(wherethe splittingwedge

willslide)withengineoil;donotusegrease.

Removeventedreservoirdipstick,whichislocatedin

frontoftheengineon topofthe reservoirtank.See

Figure3-7.

IMPORTANT:The logsplittermayhavebeenshipped and primedwithhydraulicfluidinthe reservoirtank.

However,you MUSTcheckthe fluidlevelbeforeoperat-

ing.If notfilled,proceedwiththefollowingsteps:

3. Fillthereservoirtankwithhydraulicfluidincludedwith this unit(if equipped)orapprovedfluidswhichinclude

Dexron®III/ Mercon®IIIautomatictransmissionfluid,

a 10WeightAWhydraulicoilor Pro-MixTM AW-32

HydraulicOil.

4. Checkfluidlevelusingthedipstick.SeeFigure3-7.Do notoverfill.

5. Replaceventeddipsticksecurely,tighteningit untilthe topofthe threadsareflushwithtopof thepipe.

6. Disconnectthesparkplugandprimethepumpby pullingthe recoilstarterasfar asit willgo. Repeat approximately10times.

7. Reconnectthesparkplugwireandstartengine followinginstructionsintheOPERATIONsection.

8. Usecontrolhandleto engagethewedgeto the farthestextendedposition.Thenretractthe wedge.

9. Refilltankasspecifiedonthedipstick.

NOTE:Failureto refillthetankwillvoidunit'swarranty.

10.Extendandretractthewedge12completecycles to removetrappedair inthesystem(the systemis "self-bleeding").

11.Refillreservoirwithinrangemarkedonthedipstick.

WARNING:Much of the original fluid hasbeendrawn intothe cylinderandhoses.Makecertainto refill

hydraulic pump. the reservoir to preventdamageto the NOTE:Somefluidmayoverflowfromthe

ventplugasthesystembuildsheatandthe

Figure 3=5

Figure 3-6

Figure 3=7

fluidexpandsandseeksa balancedlevel.

Much of the original

fluid has been drawn

intothecylinder and

hoses: Make certain to refill the reservoir to prevent damage to the

hydraulic pump:

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IMPORTANT:

The logsplitter may

have been shipped and

primedWithhydraulic fluid inthe reservoir

tan If noL proceed

with the following

steps:

NOTE!Some fluid may

overflow from the vent

plugas the system

builds heat andthe

fluid expandsand

seeks abalanced level:

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Tongue

Jack Stand

Know Your Log Splitter

Cylinder

Log Dislodger

Control Handle

BeamAssembly

Wedge

IMPORTANT

i Yourlogsplitter may

be shippedwith motor

I oil inthe engine.You

MUSTcheck the oil

levelbeforeoperat-

ing.Be careful notto

overfill.

Horizontal Beam Lock

Figure 4=1

Vertical

Beam Log

Lock Cradle

TailLight

(If Equipped)

Vertical Beam Lock

Beam Locks

Thesetwolocks,astheirnamesuggests,areused tosecurethebeaminthehorizontalorthe vertical

position.Theverticalbeamlockis locatednextto theoil filter.Thehorizontalbeamlockis locatedonthebeam

supportlatchbracket.SeeFigure4-1.

Engine Controls

Seetheaccompanyingenginemanualforthe location andfunctionofthe controlsontheengine.

Control Handle

Thecontrolhandlehasthreepositions.SeeFigure4-2.

• FORWARD:MovecontrolhandleFORWARDor DOWNtomovewedgeto splitwood.

NOTE:Controlhandlewill returntoneutralpositionas soonashandleisreleased.(ForwardPositiononly)

NEUTRAL:Releasethecontrolhandleormovethe leverto neutralpositionto stopthewedgemovement.

REVERSE:MovecontrolhandleBACKor UPto return

thewedgetowardthecylinder.Thecontrolhandle staysinthe return(Reverse)positionand returnsto neutralautomaticallywhenfullyretracted.

NOTE:Reversepositionmayalsobeoperatedbackto neutralpositionmanually,if necessary.

Stopping Engine

1. Movethrottlecontrol(ifequipped)to STOPor OFF position.

2. Turnofftheengineswitch,if soequipped.

3. Disconnectsparkplugwireand groundagainstthe engineto preventunintendedstarting.

,_ WARNING:Read,understand,and

__ WARNING:Wearleather work gloves,

follow all instructions andwarnings on the machineand in this manual before

operating.

safetyshoes, ear protection,and safety glasseswhen operating a log splitter. Ensuresafe footing.

Gas and Oil Fill=Up

1. Servicethe enginewith gasolineandoilas instructed in theenginemanualpackedwithyourlog splitter.

Readinstructionscarefully.

WARNING:Useextremecarewhenhan- dling gasoline.Gasolineis extremely

flammableand thevapors are explosive. Neverfuel machine indoorsor while the

engine ishot or running.

IMPORTANT:Yourlogsplittermaybeshippedwithmotor oil in theengine.YouMUSTchecktheoillevelbefore operating.Becarefulnottooverfill.

To return

wedge

To stop

wedge

)

To split wood

Figure 4=2

NOTE:Gasolinecanbe addedto theenginewhenthe logsplitterisin eitherthehorizontalorverticalposition.

However,therearelessobstructionswhenthe unitis in theverticalposition.

Starting Engine

1. Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplug. Makecertain themetalcapontheendofthe sparkplugwireis fastenedsecurelyovermetaltip ofthe sparkplug.

2. Turnfuelvalve(or engineswitch),ifequipped,tothe ONposition.

3. Movechokelever,ifequipped,toCHOKEposition.

4. If theengineisequippedwithaprimer,follow instructionsintheenginemanualtoprimeit.

5. Turnthethrottlecontrol(ifequipped)totheFAST position.

6. Graspstarterhandleandpullropeoutslowlyuntil enginereachesstartof compressioncycle(ropewill pullslightlyharderatthispoint).

7. Pullropewitha rapid,fullarmstroke.Keepfirmgrip on starterhandle.Letroperewindslowly.Repeat untilenginecranks.

8. Afterenginestarts,movechokelever(ifequipped) toOFFposition.Placethrottlelevertothe speed

desired.

9. In coldweather,runwedgeupor downbeam6to 8 timesto circulatethehydraulicfluid.

_ WARNING:Whenstarting awarm

engine,the muffler and surrounding areasare hot andcan causea burn.

Donottouch.

WARNING

Read, understand, and

follow all instructions and warnings on the

machine and inthis manual before operat-

ing.

Wear leather work

gloves,safety shoes,

ear protection,and

safety glasseswhen operating a log splitter.

Ensure safe footing.

Use extreme carewhen handlinggasoline.

Gasoline isextremely

flammable and the vapors are explosive.

Never fuel machine indoorsor while the

engine is hot or run-

ning.

When starting a warm engine, the muffler and

surrounding areas are hot and can cause a

burn. Do not touch.

Coo,ro,.and,o

// I 1. MovecontrolhandleFORWARDor DOWNtosplit

Z_I 1_1 , wood.

2. Releasethecontrolhandleto stopthewedgemove-

ment.

3. MovecontrolhandleBACKorUPto returnthewedge.

Log Dislodger Thelog dislodgerisdesignedtoremoveanypartially splitwoodfromthewedge.Thismayoccurwhilesplitting largediameterwoodorfreshlycutwood.

Neverremove partially

split wood from the wedgewith your

hands. Fingers may be-

come trapped between split wood.

Figure 4=3

Before Each Use

1. Removethedipstickand checkhydraulicfluidlevel. Refillifnecessary.ApprovedfluidsincludeDexron® III/ Mercon®III automatictransmissionfluid,a

10WeightAWhydraulicoilor Pro-MixTM AW-32

HydraulicOil.

2. Check engineoil level.Refillifnecessary.

3. Fill upgasolineifnecessary.

4. Lubricatethebeamareawheresplittingwedgewill slidewithengineoil. Donotusegreaseto lubricate.

Makesureto lubricateboththe frontandthebackof thebeamface.

5. Attachsparkplugwireto thesparkplug.

_ ARNING:Neverremove partiallysplit

1. Toremovepartiallysplitwoodfromwedge,move controlhandleto REVERSEpositionuntilwedgeis fullyretractedtoallowsplitwoodportionto contactthe logdislodger.

2. Onceremovedfromwedgewith logdislodger,split woodfromoppositeendor inanotherlocation.

Vertical Position

1. Pullthehorizontalbeamlockoutto releasethebeam andpivotthe beamtotheverticalposition.

2. Tolockthebeamin theverticalposition,pullout ontheverticalbeamlockandrotateit tosecurethe

beam.SeeFigure4-1.

3. Standinfrontoftheunittooperatethecontrolhandle andtostabilizethelog.SeeFigure4-3.

Horizontal Position

1. Pulltheverticalbeamlockout and rotateitdown.See Figure4-1.Pivotbeamtothe horizontalposition.The

beamwill lockautomaticallyinhorizontalposition.

2. Standbehindthereservoirtanktooperatecontrol handleandtostabilizethelog.

wood from the wedgewith your hands.

Fingersmaybecometrapped between

split wood.

Using the Log Splitter

1. Placethelogsplitteronlevel,dryground.

2. Placethebeamineitherthehorizontalorvertical positionandlockinplacewiththeappropriate

lockingrod.

3. Blockthe frontandbackof bothwheels.

4. Placethelogagainsttheendplateandonlysplit woodinthedirectionofthegrain.

5. Tostabilizethelog,placeyourhandonly on sidesof log.Neverplacehandon theend betweenthe log and the splittingwedge.

6. Onlyoneadultshouldstabilizethelogandoperate thecontrolhandle,sotheoperatorhasfullcontrol overthe logandthesplittingwedge.

Operating Tips

Always:

1. Usecleanfluidandcheckfluid levelregularly.

2. Useanapprovedhydraulicfluid.Approvedfluids includeDexron®III/Mercon®IIIautomatictransmis-

sionfluid,a 10WeightAWhydraulicoilor Pro-MixTM AW-32HydraulicOil.

3. Useafilter (cleanorreplaceregularly).

4. Usea breathercapon fluidreservoir.

5. Makesure pumpismountedandalignedproperly.

6. Usea flexible"spider"typecouplingbetweenengine and pumpdriveshafts.

7. Keephosesclearandunblocked.

8. Bleedairoutof hosesbeforeoperating.

9. Flushandcleanhydraulicsystembeforerestarting afterservicing.

10.Use"pipedope"onallhydraulicfittings.

11.Allowtimeforwarm-upbeforesplittingwood.

12.Primethepumpbeforeinitialstart-upbyturningover theenginewithsparkplugdisconnected(if notalready doneatfactory).

13.Splitwoodalongthegrain(lengthwise)only.

Never:

1. Usewhenfluidisbelow200Forabove1500R

2. Usea solidengine/pumpcoupling.

3. Operatethroughreliefvalveforlong.

4. Attemptto adjustunloadingorreliefvalvesettings withoutpressuregauges.

5. Operatewithairinhydraulicsystem.

6. Useteflontapeonhydraulicfittings.

7. Attemptto cutwoodacrossthegrain.

8. Attemptto removepartiallysplitwoodfromthewedge withyourhands.Fullyretractwedgetodislodgewood withlogdislodger.

Raising and Lowering Beam

1. Usecontrolhandletorunwedgeupanddownbeam 6 to8 timestocirculatethehydraulicfluid,whichwill

warmandthinthefluid.

2. Placelog splitterona firm,levelsurface. Toraisethebeamforverticaloperation:

3. Pullout thehorizontalbeamlockonthetongue.

4. Pivotbeamlockdowntoreleasethebeam.

5. Move the beamto theverticalposition.Secureitwith thebeamlockonthe reservoirtankassembly.

Figure 4-4

Transporting the Log Splitter

IMPORTANT:Alwaysturnfuelvalveto OFFposition beforetransportingthelogsplitter.

Lowerthebeamtoits horizontalposition.Makecer- tainthe beamislockedsecurelywiththehorizontal

beamlock.

2. Removespringclipandclevispin fromjack stand.

3. Supportthetongueandpivotthe jackstandup againstthetongue.See Figure4-4.

4. Securewiththespringclip andclevispinpreviously removed.SeeFigure4-4.

5. Attachcouplerhitchtoa class Iorhigher2" ballon a towingvehicle;latchsecurely.

a. If couplerhitchdoesnotfit on ball:Turn

adjustmentnutoneturncounter-clockwise.

b. If couplerhitch istoo loose on ball: Turn

adjustmentnutoneturnclockwise.

6. Connectthesafetychainsto thetowingvehicle.

7. Pluginthetail lights,ifsoequipped,tothetaillight connectoronthetowvehicle.

Operatin

Do not tow faster than

45mph and check

local, state, and federal requirements before

towing on any public

road.

_ ARNING:Alwaysusethe logsplitter

Tolowerthebeam:

1. Pullout theverticalbeamlockonthereservoirtank.

2. Pivotbeamlockdowntoreleasethebeam.

3. Carefullypullbackonbeamandlowerit tothe horizontalposition.Thehorizontalbeamlockwilllock automatically.SeeFigure4-1.

inthe verticalpositionwhen splitting heavy logs.

,__i= WARNING:Do nottow faster than

NOTE:Usecautionwhenbackingup.Itis recom- mendedtousea spotteroutsidethevehicle.

45mphand checklocal, state,and federal requirementsbefore towing on any publicroad.

WARNING

Donotat anytime

make any adjustments without first stopping engine, disconnecting

spark plugwire, and grounding it against

,the engine. Always iwear safety glasses

during operation or while performing any

iadjustments or repairs.

Before cleaning,

i!ubricating, repair=

rag,or inspecting,

,disengage the control ilever and stop engine. iDisconnect the spark

plugwire and ground

itagainst the engine

to prevent unintended starting. Always wear

safety glasses during

operation or while

iperformingany adjust- iments or repairs.

Lock Nut

Figure 5=1

__i WARNING:Donot at any time make

any adjustments without first stopping engine,disconnecting sparkplug wire, and groundingit against the engine. Alwayswear safety glassesduring operationor while performingany adjustments or repairs.

Wedge Assembly Adjustment

Asnormalwearoccursandthereisexcessive"play" betweenthewedgeandbeam,adjustthe boltsonthe sideof thewedgeassemblytoeliminateexcessspace betweenthewedgeandthe beam.

1. Loosenthejam nutson thetwoadjustmentboltson thesideofthewedge.SeeFigure5-1.

2. Turntheadjustmentboltsin untilsnugandthenback themoffslowly(approximately1.5turns)untilthe wedgeassemblywillslideonthebeam.

3. Re-tightenthejam nutssecurelyagainsttheside ofthewedgeto securetheadjustmentboltsinthis position.

Gib Adjustment

Periodicallyremoveand replacethe"gibs"(spacers) betweenthewedgeassemblyandthe backplate.

NOTE:Thegibsmayberotatedand/orturnedoverfor evenwear.

1. Loosenthelocknutsundereachbackplateand slide thegibsout.See Figure5-1.

2. Turnor replacethegibs.

3. Reassemblethebackplateandsecurewiththelock nuts.

4. Readjusttheboltson thesideofthewedgeassembly.

WARNING:Beforecleaning,lubricating, repairing,or inspecting,disengage the control lever and stop engine.

Disconnectthe spark plug wire and ground itagainst the engine to prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glassesduring operation or while performingany adjustments or repairs.

Conditions that Will Void Warranty

1. Failuretomaintainproperfluidlevelinreservoir

2. Changingthe reliefvalvesettingorpressureadjust- mentofcontrolvalvewithoutproperknowledgeand instructionfromthefactory

__ WARNING:Nigher pressurecould

3. Disassemblingthe pump

4. Useof incorrecthydraulicfluid

5. Allowingtheflexiblepumpcouplertodeteriorate withoutproperandregularinspection

6. Lackoflubricationorimproperlubricationofthebeam orunit

7. Improperadjustmentofsplittingwedge

8. Excessiveheatingof thehydraulicsystem

9. Attemptingtostartunitin temperaturesunder20°F withoutpre-heatingfluidin reservoir

10.Unattendedleaksinhydraulicsystem

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

released,which could resultinserious personalinjury.

iHigher pressure could icause the hoses to

burst, cylinderto rup-

iture, and intensefluid

to be released, which

could result inserious

ipersonal injury.

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