MTD 510 Know Your Log Splitter, Beam Locks Engine Controls, Support latch bracket. See Figure

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Operating

Your Log

Splitter

WARNING

IMPORTANT

Your log splitter is

shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before operat- ing. Be careful not to overfill.

Know Your Log Splitter

 

Cylinder

Log

Control Handle

Dislodger

Wedge

 

 

Beam Assembly

Tongue

Jack Stand

Vertical Log Cradle

Beam

Lock

Tail Light

(If Equipped)

Horizontal Beam Lock

Vertical Beam Lock

Figure 4-1

Beam Locks

Engine Controls

These two locks, as their name suggests, are used

See the accompanying engine manual for the location

to secure the beam in the horizontal or the vertical

and function of the controls on the engine.

position. The vertical beam lock is located next to the oil

 

filter. The horizontal beam lock is located on the beam

 

support latch bracket. See Figure 4-1.

 

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Contents 04/25/2006 Log Splitter ModelMTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio Customer Support Engine Information Table of ContentsFinding and Recording Model Number Safety Labels Found On Your Log Splitter Preparation Your ResponsibilityGeneral Practices Maintenance and Storage OperationUse only your hand to operate the controls Do not tow machine faster than 45mphSetting Up Your Log Splitter Connecting Cylinder to BeamAssembling the Tongue Attaching the Jack StandPreparing the Log Splitter Know Your Log Splitter Beam Locks Engine ControlsFunction of the controls on the engine Support latch bracket. See FigureStopping Engine Gas and Oil Fill-UpControl Handle Starting EngineOperating Tips Using the Log SplitterBefore Each Use Raising and Lowering Beam Transporting the Log SplitterSplit wood along the grain lengthwise only NeverGib Adjustment Wedge Assembly AdjustmentConditions that Will Void Warranty Adjustment Bolt Jam Nut Gib Lock NutHydraulic Fluid and Inlet Filter Beam and Splitting WedgeHose Clamps EngineInstall nylon spider onto engine coupling half TiresSet Screw Side View-Coupler 0600Storing Your Log Splitter Replace spark plugProblem Cause Remedy Cause RemedyEngine stalls during Low horsepower/weak engine Service dealerConditions Low horsepower/weak engine RetractingModel Wedge Assembly Hydraulic Cylinder712-3058 Hex Lock Nut, 1/2-20 712-0711 Hex Jam Nut 3/8-24 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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