MTD Wood Splitter Shutting down the unit, Warranty, Information about the engine, Troubleshooting

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Operating Manual for Wood Splitter

The complete unit with engine

Once per season have a repair shop inspect and service the unit. Also follow the instructions in the engine manual concerning maintenance of the engine.

Shutting down the unit

Caution

Material damage to the unit.

When the engine has cooled down, store the unit in a clean and dry location. If storage is prolonged, always protect the unit, e.g. in winter, from rust. After the season or if the unit is not used for more than a month:

Clean the unit.

Protect all metal parts from rust by wiping them with an oiled cloth or spraying them with oil.

Drain fuel (outdoors only) and disconnect the engine as described in the engine manual.

Inflate the tyres to the appropriate pressure.

Store the unit in a clean, dry location.

Warranty

The warranty regulations issued by our company or the importer are valid in all countries. We shall repair any faults on your unit free of charge in accordance with the warranty, provided the fault was due to defective materials or manufacturing.

If claiming under the warranty, please contact your seller or your nearest branch.

Additional information concerning the warranty

The warranty will be deemed null and void with immediate effect if:

there is too little or incorrect hydraulic fluid in the unit.

settings of the pressure-relief valve or pressure of the control valve were changed without the knowledge and instruction of the factory.

Caution

A higher pressure could cause the hoses to burst, the pump to crack and aggressive fluid to escape, resulting in serious injuries.

The hydraulic pump was disassembled.

Flexible pump coupling worn due to incorrect or irregular inspection/maintenance.

No or improper lubrication of the splitting column or unit.

Incorrectly set splitting wedge/splitting wedge module causes damage.

The hydraulic system overheats.

The unit was started at a temperature below –6 °C or above +65 °C.

Unnoticed leaks in the hydraulic system cause damage.

Information about the engine

The engine manufacturer is liable for all engine-related problems with regard to power, power measurement, technical specifications, warranty and service. Information can be found in the owner’s/user’s handbook supplied separately by the engine manufacturer.

Troubleshooting

Danger

Risk of injury from engine starting unintentionally.

Protect yourself from injury. Before carrying out any work on the unit:

Switch off the engine.

Move the operating lever to Neutral.

Wait until all moving parts have come to a standstill and the engine has cooled down.

Remove spark-plug terminal from the engine to prevent the engine from starting unintentionally.

Before repairing, adjusting or checking hoses, hose connections, pipelines or other components, depressurise the hydraulics.

Faults which occur while you are operating your unit often have simple causes which you should recognise and which to some extent you can eliminate yourself. If in doubt, please contact your repair shop.

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A06, Wood Splitter specifications

The MTD A06 Wood Splitter is an innovative solution designed for both the amateur and seasoned woodworker. This powerful machine streamlines the wood-splitting process, making it easier and more efficient to handle firewood or other timber needs.

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