MTD 510 warranty Setting Up Your Log Splitter, Assembling the Tongue, Connecting Cylinder to Beam

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Setting Up

Your Log

Splitter

WARNING

Use extreme cau- tion unpacking this machine. Some components are very heavy and will require additional people or mechanical handling equipment.

NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side of the log splitter is from the operating position only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified.

Figure 3-1

Figure 3-2

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A

Figure 3-3

WARNING: Use extreme caution unpacking this machine. Some components are very heavy and will require additional people or mechanical handling equipment.

NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side of the log splitter is from the operating position only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified.

Assembling the Tongue

Attaching the Jack Stand

The jack stand is shipped in the transport position.

1.Remove the spring clip and clevis pin and pivot the jack stand towards the ground to the operating position.

2.Secure the jack stand in position with the clevis pin and spring clip. See Figure 3-1.

Attaching the Tongue

1.With the log splitter still standing upright, remove two hex bolts and hex nuts from the end of the tongue. See Figure 3-2.

2.Align the holes in the tongue with the holes in the tank bracket and secure with hardware just removed. See Figure 3-2.

NOTE: High pressure hose must be above the tongue assembly.

Connecting Cylinder to Beam

The log splitter is shipped with the beam in the vertical position.

1.Pull out the vertical beam lock, rotate it back, and pivot the beam to the horizontal position until it locks. See Figure 3-3.

2.Disconnect the dislodger from the beam weld bracket by removing the six hex screws. See Figure 3-4.

Figure 3-4

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Contents Log Splitter Model MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio04/25/2006 Table of Contents Finding and Recording Model NumberCustomer Support Engine Information Safety Labels Found On Your Log Splitter Your Responsibility General PracticesPreparation Use only your hand to operate the controls Maintenance and StorageOperation Do not tow machine faster than 45mphAssembling the Tongue Setting Up Your Log SplitterConnecting Cylinder to Beam Attaching the Jack StandPreparing the Log Splitter Function of the controls on the engine Know Your Log SplitterBeam Locks Engine Controls Support latch bracket. See FigureControl Handle Stopping EngineGas and Oil Fill-Up Starting EngineUsing the Log Splitter Before Each UseOperating Tips Split wood along the grain lengthwise only Raising and Lowering BeamTransporting the Log Splitter NeverConditions that Will Void Warranty Gib AdjustmentWedge Assembly Adjustment Adjustment Bolt Jam Nut Gib Lock NutHose Clamps Hydraulic Fluid and Inlet FilterBeam and Splitting Wedge EngineSet Screw Install nylon spider onto engine coupling halfTires Side View-Coupler 0600Storing Your Log Splitter Replace spark plugProblem Cause Remedy Cause RemedyConditions Low horsepower/weak engine Engine stalls during Low horsepower/weak engineService dealer RetractingModel 712-3058 Hex Lock Nut, 1/2-20 712-0711 Hex Jam Nut 3/8-24 Wedge AssemblyHydraulic Cylinder Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 xMANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio 44136-0019 Phone
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