MTD 24BF551D700, 24BF550C729 Owner’s Manual

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

OF A O A AL

* Model24BF572B729Shown

Log Splitter -- Model Series 550 Thru 570

IMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon ornearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush-

coveredorgrass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any). If a sparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw (Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

PRINTEDIN U.S.A

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

FORMNO.770-10529F

01/24/2007

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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

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING

YOURNEW EQUIPMENT

Pleaselocatethe modelplate on the equipment andcopy the informationto the sample modelplate provided to the right.

You can locatethe modelplate bystanding behind the unit and lookingdown at the hydraulictank. This informationwill be

necessaryto use the website or obtain assistance from your MTDdealer.

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

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

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

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

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 difficultyassemblingthis product or have any questions regardingthe controls,operation,or maintenance ofthis unit,you can seek helpfrom the experts.Choosefrom the options below:

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

2. Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 800-7310.

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

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Safety Labels Found On Your Log Splitter

oREVERSE

INEUTRAL

IFORWARD

LOG

DISLODGER

Retract wedge,

lodged wood will be

automatically removed.

WARNING

DO NOT remove safety

{orany) labelsfromlog

;plitterfor any reason.

m_AIMOVING LOG SPLITTER BY HAND • coup er a jus men is nee e , re er o

• oc jac s an n own pus on, position,

• Do not attempt to move log splitter . Attach safety ohains to tow vehiole, up or down a slope by hand . Do not tow faster than 45 mph.

TOWING LOG SPLITTER High speed may cause loss of control.

Lock beam in horizontal osition. " Check Iooal, state and federal .

J__" Lock beakh _ _" hd°;iz _ ........ _t]i_ ........ j ................................

_/_" requirements be ore towing on any pub io road.

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

birth defects or otherreproductiveharm.

DANGER: This machinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operation in this manual.As with any type of power equipment,carelessnessor error on the part ofthe operator can

result in serious injury.This machineis capableof amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.

Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injury or death.

i WARNING

Thissymbol points outimportant safety instructionswhich, if notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal Soafetyand/or property

f yourselfand others. i Readand follow all I instructionsinthis man-

ualbeforeattempting to operatethis machine.

Failureto complywith

i these instructionsmay I resultin personalinjury.

Whenyou seethis

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,andfollowall instructionson the machineandinthe manual(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 operatesthe machine.If a helperisassistinginload- inglogs,neveractivatethecontroluntilthehelperis

a minimumof 10feetfromthe machine.

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

7. Neverallowanyoneto rideon thismachine.

8. Nevertransportcargoonthis machine.

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

a. Donotcheckfor leakswithyourhand. b. Donotoperatemachinewithfrayed,kinked,

cracked,ordamagedhoses,fitting,ortubing.

c. Stopthe engineand relievehydraulicsystem

pressurebeforechangingoradjustingfittings, hoses,tubing,orothersystemcomponents.

d. Donotadjustthepressuresettingsofthe pumpor

valve.

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

ationof cardboardorwood.

11.

If injuredby escapingfluid,seea doctorimmediately. Seriousinfectionor reactioncandevelopifproper medicaltreatmentis not administeredimmediately.

12.Keeptheoperatorzoneandadjacentareaclearfor safe,securefooting.

13.If yourmachineisequippedwithan internalcom- bustionengineanditisintendedfor usenearany unimprovedforest,brush,or grasscoveredland, theengineexhaustshouldbeequippedwitha spark arrester.Makesureyoucomplywithapplicablelocal, state,andfederalcodes.Takeappropriatefirefighting equipmentwithyou.

14.Thismachineshouldbeusedforsplittingwoodonly, donotuseitfor anyotherpurpose.

15.Followtheinstructionsinthe manual(s)providedwith anyattachment(s)forthismachine.

Preparation

1. Alwayswearsafetyshoesorheavyboots.

2. Alwayswearsafetyglassesorsafetygogglesduring operatingthismachine.

3. Neverwearjewelryor looseclothingthatmight becomeentangledinmovingor rotatingpartsofthe

machine.

Makesuremachineis on levelsurfacebeforeoperat- ing.

Alwaysblockmachineto preventunintendedmove- ment,andlockineitherhorizontalor verticalposition.

Alwaysoperatethis machinefromtheoperator zone(s)specifiedinthemanual.

Logsshouldbecutwith squareendspriorto splitting.

Uselogsplitterindaylightor undergoodartificiallight.

Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuse extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableandthevaporsareexplosive. Seriouspersonalinjury canoccurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyourclotheswhichcanignite. Washyourskinandchangeimmediately.

a. Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer. b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

c. Neverfuelmachineindoors. d. Neverremovegascaporaddfuel whiletheengine

ishot or running.

e. Allowenginetocoolat leasttwo minutesbefore

refueling.

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f. Neveroverfillthefueltank.Filltanktono more

than1/2inch belowbottomof filler neckto provide

spaceforfuelexpansion.

g. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely. h. Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeit offtheengineand

equipment,movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5

minutesbeforestartingtheengine.

i. Neverstorethemachineor fuelcontainerinside

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

j. Allow machinetocool5 minutesbeforestoring.

Operation

1. Beforestartingthismachine,reviewthe"Safety instructions".Failuretofollowtheserulesmayresultin

seriousinjurytothe operatoror bystanders.

2. Neverleavethismachineunattendedwiththeengine running.

3. Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceof

alcohol,drugs,or medication.

4. Neverallowanyonetooperatethismachinewithout

properinstruction.

5. Alwaysoperatethismachinewithall safetyequipment

inplaceandworking.Makesureallcontrolsare properlyadjustedforsafeoperation.

6. Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor

overspeedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedofthe engine.

7. Whenloadingalog,alwaysplaceyourhandsonthe

sidesofthelog,noton theends,andneveruseyour footto helpstabilizea log.Failuretodo so,mayresult incrushedoramputatedfingers,toes,hand,orfoot.

8. Useonly yourhandto operatethecontrols.

9. Neverattemptto splitmorethanonelogat a time

unlesstheramhasfullyextendedanda secondlogis neededtocompletetheseparationofthe first log.

10.Forlogswhicharenot cutsquare,theleastsquare endandthe longestportionofthelogshouldbe placedtowardthe beamand wedge,andthe square end placedtowardtheendplate.

11.Whensplittingintheverticalposition,stabilizethe log beforemovingthecontrol.Splitasfollows:

a. Placelog ontheendplateandturnuntilit leans

againstthebeamandis stable.

b. Whensplittingextralargeor unevenlogs,thelog

mustbestabilizedwithwoodenshimsor splitwood betweenthe logandendplateor ground.

12.Alwayskeepfingersawayfromanycracksthatopen inthelogwhilesplitting.Theycanquicklycloseand pinchoramputateyourfingers.

13.Keepyourworkareaclean,immediatelyremovesplit woodaroundthe machineso youdo notstumbleover

it.

14.Nevermovethismachinewhiletheengineisrunning.

15.Thismachineshouldnotbetowedon anystreet, highwayorpublicroadwithoutcheckingtheexisting federal,state,or localvehiclerequirements.Any licensingor modificationssuchastaillights,etc., neededtocomply,is thesoleresponsibilityofthe purchaser.If a"Statementof Origin"isrequiredin yourstate,seeyourlocaldealer.

16.Donottowmachinefasterthan45mph.

17.SeeTransportingthe LogSplittersectionin this manualforpropertowinginstructionsonceall federal,local,or staterequirementsare met.

Maintenance and Storage

1. Stoptheengine,disconnectthe sparkplugand grounditagainstthe enginebeforecleaning,or inspectingthemachine.

2. Stoptheengineand relievehydraulicsystem pressurebeforerepairingor adjustingfittings,hoses, tubing,orothersystemcomponents.

3. Topreventfires,cleandebrisandchafffromthe engineandmufflerareas,if theengineis equipped witha sparkarrestermuffler,cleanand inspectit regularlyaccordingtomanufacturersinstructions. Replaceifdamaged.

4. Periodicallycheckthatall nutsandbolts,hose clamps,andhydraulicfittingsaretightto besure equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

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

removed.

6. The pressurereliefvalveispresetatthefactory.Do notadjustthevalve.

7. Neverattemptto movethismachineoverhillyor uneventerrainwithouta towvehicleor adequate help.

8. Foryoursafety,replaceall damagedor wornparts immediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's (O.E.M.)partsonly."Useof partswhichdo notmeet theoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

9. Do notalterthismachineinany manner,alterations suchasattachinga ropeor extensiontothecontrol handle,oraddingtothe widthor heightofthewedge mayresultin personalinjury.

Your Responsibility

Restricttheuseofthispowermachinetopersonswho read,understandandfollowthe warningsandinstruc- tionsinthis manualandonthemachine.Alwaysfollow directionsonsafetylabelsfoundon yourequipment.

Safe.

o,o,a.,,oo

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 attempt ngto operatethis machine.

Failureto comply with these instructionsmay

result in personalinjury. Whenyou seethis symbol-

HEED ITS WARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis powermachine

to personswho read,

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

in this manual.

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YourLog

Splitter

Figure 3-1

"_ ,_ WARNING:Useextreme caution

unpacking this machine.Some

__ components arevery heavy and will

require additional people or mechanical handlingequipment.

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

Assembling the Tongue

Attaching the Jack Stand

Thejackstandisshippedinthetransportposition.

1. Removethespringclipandclevispinand pivot thejack standtowardsthegroundto the operating position.

2. Securethejackstandin positionwiththeclevispin andspringclip.SeeFigure3-1.

WARNING

tion unpackingthis

machinei Some

componentsare,e y

heavy and will require additional people or

mechanical handling equipmenL

Manual coversa range of productspecifications

for Variousmodels: Characteristicsand

featUresdiscussed and/or illustratedin

this manual applicableto a!l models:

MTD LLC reSerVesthe

Figure 3=2

Attaching the Tongue

1. Withthelogsplitterstillstandingupright,removetwo hexboltsandhexnutsfromthetankbracket.See

Figure3-2.

2. Aligntheholes inthetonguewiththe holesin thetank bracketandsecurewithhardwarejust removed.See Figure3-2.

NOTE:Highpressurehosemustbeabovethetongue assembly.

Connecting Cylinder to Beam

Thelogsplitterisshippedwiththebeaminthevertical position.

1. Pulloutthe verticalbeamlock,rotateit back,and pivotthebeamto the horizontalpositionuntilitlocks. SeeFigure3-3.

2. Disconnectthedislodgerfromthe beamweldbracket byremovingthe sixhexscrews.SeeFigure3-4.

right to ChangeProduct

specifiCatiOns:designs

and equipment Without notice andwith0ut inCur:

ring obligation:

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Figure 3=3 Figure 3-4

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3. Disconnectthelogcradlefromthe beamontheside ofthecontrolvalve.SeeFigure3-5.

4. Liftandslidethe cylinderuptothetopofbeamand intotheweld brackets.SeeFigure3-6.

5. Attachthedislodgeroverthewedgeassemblyand securewith hardware,previouslyremoved,to the weld

brackets.

NOTE:Oncethesix hexscrewsaretightened,there maybea slightgapbetweenthedislodgerandtheweld brackets.Thisgapis normal.

6. Reattachthelogcradletothesideof the beamwith thecontrolvalve,aligningtheendsofthecradlewith thebeamflanges.

7. Rolllogsplitteroff the bottomcrate.

Preparing the Log Splitter

Lubricatethe beamarea(wherethe splittingwedge

willslide)withengineoil;donotusegrease.

Removeventedreservoirdipstick,whichislocatedin

frontoftheengineon topofthe reservoirtank.See

Figure3-7.

IMPORTANT:Thelogsplittermayhavebeenshipped and primedwithhydraulicfluidinthe reservoirtank.

However,you MUSTcheckthefluidlevelbeforeoperat-

ing.If notfilled,proceedwiththefollowingsteps:

3. Fillthereservoirtankwith hydraulicfluid includedwith 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 the pipe.

6. Disconnectthesparkplugandprimethepumpby pullingthe recoilstarterasfarasit willgo.Repeat approximately10times.

7. Reconnectthesparkplugwireandstart engine followinginstructionsin the OPERATIONsection.

8. Usecontrolhandleto engagethewedgeto the farthestextendedposition.Thenretractthe wedge.

9. Refilltankasspecifiedonthe dipstick.

Figure 3=5

Muchofthe original

fluidhas beendrawn

intothe cylinder hoses: Make certain to

refillthe reservoirto preventdamage to the

hydraulicpump.

Figure 3-6

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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:Failureto refillthetankwillvoidunit'swarranty.

10.Extendandretractthewedge12completecycles to removetrappedairinthesystem(thesystemis "self-bleeding").

11.Refillreservoirwithinrangemarkedonthe dipstick.

_ ARNING:Muchof the original

fluid has beendrawn into the cylinder and hoses. Makecertainto refill the

reservoirto preventdamageto the hydraulicpump.

Figure 3=7

NOTE:Somefluidmayoverflowfromtheventplugas thesystembuildsheatandthe fluidexpandsandseeks

a balancedlevel.

NOTE!Some fluid may overflow from the vent

plugas the system

builds heat andthe fluid expandsand

seeks abalanced level:

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Know Your Log Splitter

Cylinder

Control Handle

fislod

BeamAssembly

IMPORTANT

i Yourlogsplitter may

be shippedwith motor

I oil inthe engine. You

MUSTcheckthe oil

levelbefore operat-

ing.Be careful notto

overfill.

JackStand

Tongue

Vertical

Beam

Lock

TailLight

(If Equipped)

LogCradle

Horizontal Beam Lock

Figure 4=1

Beam Locks

Thesetwolocks,astheirnamesuggests,areused tosecurethebeaminthe horizontalorthevertical

position.Theverticalbeamlockis locatednextto theoil filter.Thehorizontalbeamlockis locatedon the beam

supportlatchbracket.See Figure4-1.

VerticalBeamLock

Engine Controls

Seetheaccompanyingenginemanualforthe location andfunctionofthecontrolsontheengine.

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Control Handle

Thecontrolhandlehasthreepositions.See Figure4-2.

• FORWARD:MovecontrolhandleFORWARDor DOWNtomovewedgeto splitwood.

NOTE:Controlhandlewill returntoneutralpositionas soonashandleisreleased.(ForwardPosition only)

NEUTRAL:Releasethecontrolhandleor movethe leverto neutralpositiontostopthewedgemovement.

REVERSE:MovecontrolhandleBACKorUPto return

thewedgetowardthecylinder.Thecontrolhandle staysinthe return(Reverse)positionand returnsto neutralautomaticallywhen fullyretracted.

NOTE:Reversepositionmayalsobeoperatedbackto neutralpositionmanually,if necessary.

Stopping Engine

1. Movethrottlecontrol(ifequipped)to STOPor OFF position.

2. Turnoffthe engineswitch,if soequipped.

3. Disconnectsparkplugwireand groundagainstthe engineto preventunintendedstarting.

,_ WARNING:Read,understand,and

__ WARNING:Wearleather work gloves,

follow all instructions and warnings 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 the enginemanualpackedwithyourlog splitter.

Readinstructionscarefully.

WARNING:Useextremecarewhenhan- dling gasoline.Gasolineis extremely

flammableand the vapors are explosive. Neverfuel machine indoorsor while the

engine is hot or running.

IMPORTANT:Yourlogsplittermaybeshippedwithmotor oil in theengine.YouMUSTcheckthe oil levelbefore operating.Becarefulnottooverfill.

To return

wedge

To stop

wedge

)

To split wood

Figure 4=2

NOTE:Gasolinecanbe addedtotheenginewhenthe logsplitterisin eitherthehorizontalorverticalposition.

However,thereare lessobstructionswhenthe unitis in theverticalposition.

Starting Engine

1. Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplug. Makecertain themetalcapontheendofthesparkplugwire is fastenedsecurelyovermetaltipofthe sparkplug.

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

3. Movechokelever,ifequipped,toCHOKEposition.

4. If theengineisequippedwitha primer,follow instructionsin the enginemanualtoprimeit.

5. Turnthethrottlecontrol(if equipped)to the FAST position.

6. Graspstarterhandleandpullropeout slowlyuntil enginereachesstartof compressioncycle(ropewill pullslightlyharderatthispoint).

7. Pullropewitha rapid,fullarm stroke.Keepfirmgrip on starterhandle.Let roperewindslowly.Repeat untilenginecranks.

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

desired.

9. In coldweather,runwedgeupor downbeam6 to 8 timesto circulatethehydraulicfluid.

_ WARNING:Whenstarting awarm

engine,the muffler and surrounding areasare hot and can 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 hotor run-

ning.

When starting a warm engine, the muffler and

surrounding areas are hot and can cause a

burn. Do not touch.

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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®IIIautomatictransmissionfluid,a

10WeightAWhydraulicoilor Pro-MixTM AW-32

HydraulicOil.

2. Check engineoil level.Refillifnecessary.

3. Fill upgasolineifnecessary.

4. Lubricatethebeamareawheresplittingwedgewill slidewithengineoil. Donotusegreasetolubricate.

Makesureto lubricateboththe frontandthebackof thebeamface.

5. Attachsparkplugwireto thesparkplug.

_ ARNING:Neverremove partiallysplit

1. Toremovepartiallysplitwoodfromwedge,move controlhandleto REVERSEpositionuntilwedgeis fullyretractedtoallowsplitwoodportiontocontactthe logdislodger.

2. Onceremovedfromwedgewithlogdislodger,split woodfromoppositeendor inanotherlocation.

Vertical Position

1. Pullthehorizontalbeamlockout to releasethebeam andpivotthe beamtothe verticalposition.

2. Tolockthe beamin theverticalposition,pullout ontheverticalbeamlockandrotateittosecurethe

beam.SeeFigure4-1.

3. Standinfrontoftheunit to operatethecontrolhandle andtostabilizethelog.SeeFigure4-3.

Horizontal Position

1. Pulltheverticalbeamlockoutand rotateit down.See Figure4-1.Pivotbeamtothehorizontalposition.The

beamwill lockautomaticallyinhorizontalposition.

2. Standbehindthereservoirtanktooperatecontrol handleandtostabilizethelog.

wood from the wedge with your hands.

Fingersmaybecometrapped between

split wood.

Using the Log Splitter

1. Placethelogsplitteronlevel,dry ground.

2. Placethebeamineitherthe horizontalorvertical positionandlockinplacewiththeappropriate

lockingrod.

3. Blockthe frontandbackof bothwheels.

4. Placethelogagainsttheendplateandonlysplit woodinthedirectionof the grain.

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

6. Onlyoneadult shouldstabilizethelogandoperate thecontrolhandle,sotheoperatorhasfullcontrol overthe logandthesplittingwedge.

Operating Tips

Always:

1. Usecleanfluidandcheckfluidlevelregularly.

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

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

3. Useafilter (cleanorreplaceregularly).

4. Usea breathercapon fluidreservoir.

5. Makesure pumpismountedandalignedproperly.

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6. Usea flexible"spider"typecouplingbetweenengine and pumpdriveshafts.

7. Keephosesclearand unblocked.

8. Bleedairoutof hosesbeforeoperating.

9. Flushandcleanhydraulicsystembeforerestarting afterservicing.

10.Use"pipedope"onall hydraulicfittings.

11.Allowtimeforwarm-upbeforesplittingwood.

12.Primethepumpbeforeinitialstart-upbyturningover theenginewithsparkplugdisconnected(ifnotalready doneatfactory).

13.Splitwoodalongthe grain(lengthwise)only.

Never:

1. Usewhenfluidisbelow200Forabove1500R

2. Usea solidengine/pumpcoupling.

3. Operatethroughreliefvalveforlong.

4. Attemptto adjustunloadingor reliefvalvesettings withoutpressuregauges.

5. Operatewithair in hydraulicsystem.

6. Useteflontapeon hydraulicfittings.

7. Attemptto cutwoodacrossthegrain.

8. Attemptto removepartiallysplitwoodfromthewedge withyourhands.Fullyretractwedgetodislodgewood withlog dislodger.

Raising and Lowering Beam

1. Usecontrolhandleto runwedgeupanddownbeam 6 to 8 timestocirculatethehydraulicfluid,whichwill

warmandthinthefluid.

2. Placelog splitteron a firm,levelsurface. Toraisethe beamforverticaloperation:

3. Pullout the horizontalbeamlockonthetongue.

4. Pivotbeamlockdowntoreleasethebeam.

5. Move thebeamto theverticalposition.Secureitwith thebeamlockonthe reservoirtankassembly.

Figure 4-4

Transporting the Log Splitter

IMPORTANT:Alwaysturnfuelvalveto OFFposition beforetransportingthe logsplitter.

Lowerthebeamto its horizontalposition.Makecer- tainthe beamislockedsecurelywiththehorizontal

beamlock.

2. Removespringclipandclevispin fromjack stand.

3. Supportthetongueandpivotthejackstandup againstthetongue.See Figure4-4.

4. Securewiththespringclipandclevispinpreviously removed.See Figure4-4.

5. Attachcouplerhitchtoa class I orhigher2" ballon a towingvehicle;latchsecurely.

a. If couplerhitchdoesnotfit on ball:Turn

adjustmentnutoneturn counter-clockwise.

b. If couplerhitch istoo loose on ball: Turn

adjustmentnutoneturn clockwise.

6. Connectthesafetychainsto thetowingvehicle.

7. Pluginthetaillights,ifso equipped,tothe tail light connectoron the towvehicle.

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 the verticalbeamlockonthereservoirtank.

2. Pivotbeamlockdowntoreleasethebeam.

3. Carefullypullbackon beamandlowerit tothe horizontalposition.Thehorizontalbeamlockwilllock automatically.SeeFigure4-1.

inthe verticalpositionwhen splitting heavy logs.

,__i= WARNING:Do not tow faster than

NOTE:Usecautionwhen backingup.It isrecom- mendedtousea spotteroutsidethevehicle.

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

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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 ileverand stop engine. iDisconnect the spark

plugwire and ground

itagainst the engine

to prevent unintended starting. Always wear

safety glasses during

operation or while

iperforming any adjust- iments or repairs.

Lock Nut

Figure 5=1

__i WARNING:Donot at any time make

any adjustmentswithout 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" betweenthe wedgeandbeam,adjustthe boltsonthe sideof thewedgeassemblytoeliminateexcessspace betweenthe wedgeandthe beam.

1. Loosenthejam nutson thetwoadjustmentboltson thesideof the wedge.SeeFigure5-1.

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

3. Re-tightenthejam nutssecurelyagainsttheside ofthewedgeto securetheadjustmentboltsin this position.

Gib Adjustment

Periodicallyremoveand replacethe "gibs"(spacers) betweenthe wedgeassemblyandthebackplate.

NOTE:Thegibsmayberotatedand/orturnedoverfor evenwear.

1. Loosenthelocknutsundereach backplateand slide thegibsout.See Figure5-1.

2. Turnor replacethegibs.

3. Reassemblethebackplateandsecurewiththe lock nuts.

4. Readjusttheboltson the sideofthewedgeassembly.

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

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

Conditions that Will Void Warranty

1. Failuretomaintainproperfluidlevel inreservoir

2. Changingthe reliefvalvesettingorpressureadjust- mentofcontrolvalvewithoutproperknowledgeand instructionfromthefactory

__ WARNING:Nigher pressurecould

3. Disassemblingthepump

4. Useofincorrecthydraulicfluid

5. Allowingtheflexiblepumpcouplertodeteriorate withoutproperandregularinspection

6. Lackoflubricationor improperlubricationof the beam orunit

7. Improperadjustmentofsplittingwedge

8. Excessiveheatingof the hydraulicsystem

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 pressurecould icause the hoses to

burst, cylinderto rup-

iture, and intensefluid

to be released, which

could result inserious

ipersonal injury.

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Hydraulic Fluid and Inlet Filter

• Checkthehydraulicfluidlevelinthelogsplitter reservoirtankbeforeeachuse.Maintainfluidlevel

withintherangespecifiedonthedipstickat alltimes.

• Changethe hydraulicfluidinthereservoirevery100

hoursof operation.Followthe stepsbelow:

1. Disconnectthesuctionhosefromthebottomof the reservoirtank.

2. Carefullyunthreadtheinletfilterandcleanitwith penetratingoil. SeeFigure5-2.

3. Allowthefluidto drainintoa suitablecontainer.

4. Reinsertthefilterand refillthereservoirwiththree(3) gallonsof oil. ApprovedfluidsincludeDexron®III/

Mercon®IIIautomatictransmissionfluid,a 10Weight

AWhydraulicoilor Pro-MixTM AW-32HydraulicOil.

• Maintainfluidlevelwithintherangespecifiedonthe dipstickat alltimes.Whencheckingthefluid,always makesuretotightenthe dipstickuntilthetopofthe threadsareflushwiththe topof the pipe.

NOTE:Alwaysdisposeofused hydraulicfluidandengine oil at approvedrecyclingcentersonly.

Contaminantsinfluidmaydamagethehydraulic components.Flushingthe reservoirtankandhoses withkerosenewheneverserviceisperformedon thetank,hydraulicpumpor valveisrecommended.

Contactan authorizedservicedealer.

Figure 5=2

• Makecertainto readjusttheadjustmentboltsso wedgemovesfreely,butnoexcessspaceexists betweenthe wedgeplateandthebeam.

Hose Clamps

• Check,beforeeachuse,ifhoseclampsonthe suctionhose(attachedtothesideofthepump)are tight.Checkthehoseclampson the returnhoseat

leastoncea season.

WARNING

Hydraulic Filter

• Changethe hydraulicfilterevery50hoursofopera- tion. Useonly a 10micronhydraulicfilter.Orderpart

number723-0405.

Beam and Splitting Wedge

• Lubricatebothsidesof the beam(whereitcomesinto contactwiththesplittingwedge),beforeeachuse, withengineoil.Thewedgeplateon the logsplitteris designedsothegibson the sideof thewedgeplate

canbe removedand rotatedand/orturnedoverfor evenwear.

Engine

Refertotheseparateenginemanualforallmaintenance instructions.

Flexible Pump Coupler

Theflexiblepumpcouplerisa nylon"spider"insert, locatedbetweenthe pumpandthe engineshaft.Over time,the couplerwillhardenanddeteriorate.

Replacethecouplerifyoudetectvibrationor noise comingfromtheareabetweentheengineandthe pump.If the couplerfailscompletely,youwillexperience a lossofpower.

NOTE:Alwaysdispose of used hydraulic fluidand engineoil at

approvedrecycling centersonly.

IMPORTANT

Neverhit the engine

shaft inany manner,

as a blowwill cause

permanentdamageto

the engine.

Page 14

Figure 5=3

6. Installpumpcouplinghalfand keyon pumpshaft. Rotatecouplinghalfuntil setscrewfacesopeningin shield.Donottightensetscrew.

7. Installnylon"spider"ontoenginecouplinghalf.

8. Alignpumpcouplinghalfwith nylon"spider"byrotat- ingengineusingstarterhandle.Slidecouplinghalf intoplacewhileguidingthreemountingboltsthrough holesin pumpsupportbracket.

9. Securewithnuts removedearlier.

10.Set.010"to.060"clearance/gapbetweenthe nylon "spider"andtheenginecouplinghalfbyslidinga feelergaugeor matchbookcoverbetweenthenylon "spider"andtheenginecouplinghalfand moving pumpcouplinghalfas needed.Securepumpcoupling halfwith setscrew.SeeFigure5-3.

NOTE:Makecertainproperclearance/gapisobtained beforetighteningsetscrew.

WARNING

'Excessive pressure

when seating beads

_maycausetire/rim _assembly to burst

with force sufficientto cause serious injury.

Referto sidewall of

,tire for recommended ;pressure.

IMPORTANT:Neverhittheengineshaftinanymanner, asa blowwillcausepermanentdamagetotheengine.

1. Removethreenutsthat securethepumptothe couplingshield.Twonutsareat the bottomcorners andoneisin thetopcenter.SeeFigure5-3.

2. Removethepump.

3. Rotatetheenginebyslowlypullingstarterhandle untilenginecouplinghalfset screwisvisible.Loosen setscrewusingallenwrenchandslidecouplinghalf offengineshaft.

4. Loosenset screwon pumpcouplinghalfand remove couplinghalf.

5. Slidenewenginecouplinghalfontothe engine shaftuntil theendofthe shaftisflushwiththe inner

portionof the couplinghalf.(Theremustbespace betweenthe endoftheenginesupportbracketand couplinghalf).Tightensetscrew.

Tires

Seesidewalloftireforrecommendedpressure.Under anycircumstancesdo notexceedmanufacturer'srecom- mendedpsi.Maintainequalpressureonalltires.

,_l_k,, WARNING:Excessivepressurewhen

seatingbeads may causetire/rim as-

sembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury.Referto sidewall of tire for recommendedpressure.

Page 15

Storing Your Log Splitter

Prepareyourlog splitterforstorageattheendof the

seasonor ifthelog splitterwillnotbeusedfor30 daysor more.

_ WARNING:Neverstoremachine with

1. Cleanthelog splitterthoroughly.

NOTE:Wedo notrecommendtheuseof pressurewash- ersor gardenhosetocleanyourunit.Theymaycause damageto bearingsortheengine.Theuseofwaterwill

resultinshortenedlifeand reduceserviceability.

2. Wipe unitwithanoiled ragto preventrust,especially on thewedgeandthebeam.

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

fuel inthe fuel tank insideof building

where fumes may reach an open flame

or spark,or where ignitionsources are presentsuchas hotwater and space heaters,furnaces, clothesdryers, stoves,electricmotors, etc.

4. Starttheengineandletitrununtilthefuellinesand carburetorareempty.

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

6. Replacesparkplug.

7. Do not storegasolinefromoneseasonto another.

8. Replaceyourgasolinecanif it startsto rust.Rust and/ordirt inthegasolinewillcauseproblems.

9. Storeunitina clean,dryarea.Donotstorenextto corrosivematerials,suchasfertilizer.

NOTE:if storinginan unventilatedor metalstorage shed,becertainto rustprooftheequipmentby coating witha lighto11orsilicone.

Maintaining

WAR

Neverstor

with fuel in the fuel tank insideofbuilding

where fumes may

reach an open flame

r sparki 0r where

ignitionsources are

presentsuchashot

water and space heat'

ers, furnaces, clothes dryers; stoves, electric motors, etc,

NOTEi we do not

recommendtheuse of

pressure washersor

gardenhoseto Clean

your UniLThey may

cause damageto bear,

ngSOrthe engine;The

useof waterwill result

in shortened lifeand reduce serviceability.

Page 16

For repairsbeyond

the minor ad/ust-

merits listed hem

Problem Cause Remedy

Enginefails to start 1. Sparkplugwiredisconnected. 1. Connectwireto sparkplug.

2. Fueltankemptyor stalefuel. 2. Filltankwithclean,freshgasoline.

3. Choke if equippednotinCHOKE 3. Movechoketo CHOKEposition. position.

4. Faultysparkplug. 4 Clean,adjustgap,or replace.

5. Blockedfuelline. 5. Cleanfuelline.

6. Engine(if equippedwitha primer)not 6. Primeengine. primedproperly. 7. Movethrottleleverto FASTposi-

7. Throttlecontrollevernotin correct tion. startingposition

Engineruns erratic

equipped.

2. Sparkplugwireloose.

3. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel.

4. Waterordirt infuel system.

1. MovechokelevertoOFFposition.1. UnitrunningwithCHOKEapplied,if so

2. Connectandtightenspark plugwire.

3. Cleanfuelline;fill tankwith clean,

fresh(lessthan30 daysold) gasoline.

4. Drainfueltank.Refillwith

freshfuel.

I ¸

I i iii_

I i i i i

I_ _ i i

I i i i i

I i i_ i

5. Dirty aircleaner. 5. Cleanorreplaceaircleaner.

6. Carburetornotadjustedproperly. 6. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

EngneOverheats EngineOillevel owl 11 FillCrankcaseWithproperoil.

2. Dirty aircleaner. 2. Cleanorreplaceair cleaner.

31 carburetornotadjustedproperlyl 3. Seeauthoiizedservicedealeil

Problem

Cylinder rodwill not

move

1. Brokendriveshaft.

2. Shippingplugsleft inhydraulichoses.

3. Set screwsincouplingnotadjusted properly.

4. Looseshaftcoupling.

5. Gearsectionsdamaged.

6. Damagedreliefvalve.

7. Hydrauliclinesblocked.

8. Incorrectoil level.

9. Damageddirectionalvalve.

10.Blockeddirectionalvalve.

Cause

Remedy

1. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

2. Disconnecthydraulichoses, removeshippingplugs,reconnect

hoses.

3. Seeoperator'smanualforcorrect

adjustment.

4. Correctengine/pumpalignmentas necessary.

5. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

6. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

7. Flushandcleanhydraulicsystem.

8. Checkoil level.

9. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

lO.Flushandcleanhydraulicsystem.

Page 17

Problem Cause Remedy

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

speedwhile extending 2. Excessivepumpinletvacuum. 2. Makecertainpumpinlethosesare

and retractng cearandunblocked-useshort,

LeakingCylinder 1. Brokenseals. 1. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

Engineruns but wood 1. Smallgearsectiondamaged. 1. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

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

splits too slowly 3. Excessivepumpinletvacuum. 3. Makecertainpumpinlethosesare

Enginestalls during 1. Lowhorsepower/weakengine. 1.

splitting 2. Overloadedcylinder. 2.

3. Slowenginespeed

4. Damagedreliefvalve• 5 Incorrectoillevel•

6. Contaminatedoil.

7. Directionalvalveleakinginternally•

I 8. Internallydamagedcylinder.

2. Scoredcylinder. 2. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

4 Incorrectoillevel. 4. Checkoillevel.

5. Contaminatedoil. 5. Dran o c eanreservor,and ref .

6. Directionalvalveleaknginternally. • i i .

• y . •

I 7 Overloadedc linder I 7 Donotattempttosp twood

8. nternallydamagedcylinder.

largediameterinlethoses,

3 Seeauthorzedservcedeaer 4 Seeauthorzedservce deaer 5 ChecKo eve

6 Dran o c eanreservor and ref

7Seeauthorzedservce deaer

8.Seeauthorzedservce deaer.

clearandunblocked

6 Seeauthorzedservcedeaer

I aganstthe gran

8. Seeauthorzedservcedeaer. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

Donotattemptto splitwood againstthegrainor seeauthorized

servicedealer.

ydraulic

Trouble

Shootin

ments listed here, contact an authorized

service dealer.

Engine wil! not turn Or Engine!PumPmisallgnmenL 1! Collect alignmentas necessa[y!

stalls under low load 2: Frozenorseizedpump. 2 See authorizedservicedealer.

conditions 31 LowhorsepOwer/weakengine, see authorizedservicedealerl

Hydrau!ic!inesbloCk_d Flushandcleanhydrau!icsyste_

5,Blocked directionalvalve: 5: Flush andclean hydraulicsystem.

Leakingpump shaft

seal

1. Brokendriveshaft.

2. Engine/pumpmisalignment.

3. Gearsectionsdamaged.

4. Poorlypositionedshaft seal.

5. Pluggedoilbreather.

1. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

2. Correctalignmentas necessary.

3. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

4. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

5. Makecertainreservoiris properly vented.

Page 18

Model Series 550 Thru 570

'L4_, :4_

To secure

ground wire

Page 19

Ref. PartNo. Description

No.

1. 718-0769A HydraulicCylinder

2. 727-04166 HydraulicTube

3. 710-1018 HexCapScrew1/2-20x 2.75

4. 737-0192 90 DegreeSolidAdapter

5. 718-0481A ControlValve

6. 737-0153 ReturnElbow

7. 737-0238 NipplePipe1/2-14

8. 710-1806 HexCapScrew1/2-13x 3.25

9. 719-0550A WedgeAssembly

10. 712-3058 HexLockNut,1/2-20

11. 712-0711 HexJamNut3/8-24

12. 710-0459A HexCapScrew3/8-24x 1.5

13. 781-0351 AdjustableGib

14. 736-0116 FlatWasher.635x.93x.06

15. 712-3022 HexLockNut1/2-13

16. 681-04071A BeamAssembly

17. 710-3056 HexScrew,5/16-18x 3.25

18. 710-0654A HexWasherScrew3/8-16x 1.0

19. 781-1048A DislodgerBracket

20. 781-0790 BackPlate

21. 737-04093 inletFilter

22. 727-0443 ReturnHose3/4" IDx44" Lg.

23. 726-0132 HoseClamp5/8"

24. 737-0316 FilterHousing

25. 723-0405 Oil Filter

26. 734-0873 HubCap

27. 714-0162 CotterPin

28. 712-0359 SlottedNut3/4-16

29. 634-0186 WheelAssembly

30. 736-0351 FiatWasher.760IDx.500OD

31. 737-0312 Adapter3/4-14

32. 781-0526At HoseGuard

33. 737-0348A VentedDipstick

34. 711-1587 ClevisPin

35. 781-0690 LockRod

36. 714-0470 CotterPin

37. 726-0214 PushCap

38. 732-0583 CompressionSpring

39. 781-04180 LogTrayBracket

40. 710-0650 TT Screw,5/16-18x.875

41. 712-04065 FlangeLockNut,3/8-16

42. 781-04179 LogTray

Ref. PartNo. Description

No.

43. 681-04040A FrameAssembly

44. 710-0521 HexBolt3/8-16x3"

45. 719-0353 CouplingShield

46. 714-0122 SquareKey3/16"x.75

47. 718-04145 FlexibleCoupling

48. 712-04063 FlangeLockNut,5/16-18

49. 781-0097 RearCouplingSupportBracket

50. 781-1024 FenderMountingBracket

51. 727-04130 Hose

52. 718-04127 GearPump

53. 737-0329 45 DegreeElbowFitting

54. 727-0502 HighPressureHydraulicHose

55. 781-0788 TongueAssembly

56. 747-1261 LatchRod

57. 781-1045 Latch

58. 732-3127 CompressionSpring

59. 736-0371 FiatWasher

60. 781-0538At HoseGuard

61. 710-3085 HexCapScrew,3/8-16x3.50

62. 736-0185 FlatWasher,.375x.738x.063

63. 747-04539 HydraulicValveControl

64. 681-04030 HitchCouplingAssembly

65. 713-0433A Chain

66. 731-2496A Fender(Black) 731-2499A Fender(Red)

67. 711-0813 ClevisPin

68. 720-04088 Grip

69. 732-0194 SpringPin

70. 781-0789 JackStand

71. 715-0120 SpiralPin

72. 710-0650 TT Screw,5/16-18x0.875"

73. 710-0602 TT Screw,5/16-18x 1.00

74. 625-0062t LightKit

75. 681-0164t LightBracket- LH 781-1027At LightBracket- RH

76. 710-0874t Screw,5/16-18x1.25

77. 712-3008t Jam Nut,3/8-16

78. 726-0201t SpeedNut, .3125ID

79. 711-04585 ClevisPin

80. 713-04036 ValveHandleLink

81. 714-0111 CotterPin

82. 710-0376 HexScrew,5/16-18x1.00

t If Equipped

ENUiNE

_FACTORY PARTS

Toorder replacement

parts, call

1-800-800-7310

or visit

www.mtdproducts.com

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MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR

ThelimitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenbyMTDLLCwithrespect tonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStates,its possessionsandterritories. "MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsinmaterialandworkman- shipfor a periodoftwo (2)yearscommencingonthedateoforiginal purchaseandwill,at itsoption,repairor replace,freeofcharge,any partfoundto bedefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thislimitedwar- rantyshallonlyapplyifthisproducthasbeenoperatedand maintained inaccordancewiththe Operator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct, andhasnotbeensubjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect, accident,impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water, ordamagebecauseof otherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresulting fromthe installationor useofany part,accessoryor attachmentnot approvedby MTDforusewiththeproduct(s)coveredbythis manual willvoid yourwarrantyastoanyresultingdamage. Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befreefromdefectsinmaterialand workmanshipfor a periodofthirty(30)daysfromthe dateof purchase. Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batter- ies,belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats, snowthrowerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires. HOW TO OBTAINSERVICE: Warrantyservice isavailable,WITH PROOFOF PURCHASE, through your localauthorized service dealer.Tolocate the dealer in yourarea, check yourYellowPages,

or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136- 0019,or call 1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our

Website at www.mtdproducts.com. Thislimitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthefollowingcases: a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya

separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Referto applicablemanufacturer's warrantyfortermsandconditions.

b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear

warranty.

c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,blade

sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishdueto

useor exposure.

d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice

dealer.

e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exported

outsideoftheUnitedStates,its possessionsandterritories,except thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsofexportdistribution.

f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts. g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.

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includingadealeror retailer, withrespect to any product,shall bindMTD.Duringthe periodof the warranty,the exclusiveremedy isrepairor replacementof the productas setforth above. Theprovisionsasset forth inthis warrantyprovidethesoleand exclusiveremedy arising from the sale.MTDshallnot be liable

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lasts,sotheaboveexclusionsorlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou. Innoeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthe purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safetyfeaturesof the productshallvoid this warranty.Youassumetheriskandliability forloss,damage,orinjurytoyou andyourpropertyand/ortoothersand theirpropertyarisingoutofthemisuseorinabilitytousethe product. Thislimitedwarrantyshallnotextendtoanyoneotherthantheoriginal purchaserorto the personforwhomitwas purchasedas a gift.

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