MTD 500 thru 510 manual Adjusting Your LOG Splitter, Maintaining Your LOG Splitter, Gib Adjustment

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Transporting The Log Splitter

Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make certain the beam is locked securely with the horizontal beam lock.

Remove the spring clip and clevis pin from jack stand. Support the tongue and pivot the jack stand up against the tongue. Secure with the spring clip and clevis pin previously removed. See Figure 9.

Attach coupler hitch to a class I or higher 1-7/8” ball on a towing vehicle, making certain to latch securely.

If coupler hitch does not fit on ball, turn adjustment nut one turn counter-clockwise.

If coupler hitch is too loose on ball, turn adjustment nut one turn clockwise.

Connect the safety chains to the towing vehicle.

Do not tow faster than 45mph and check local, state, and federal requirements before towing on any public road.

If equipped, plug in the taillights as instructed in the taillight kit manual included with your log splitter.

NOTE: Use caution when backing up. It is recommended to use a spotter outside the vehicle.

SECTION 5: ADJUSTING YOUR LOG SPLITTER

WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustments without first stopping engine, disconnecting spark plug wire, and grounding it against the engine.

Wedge Assembly Adjustment

As normal wear occurs and there is excessive “play” between the wedge and beam, adjust the bolts on the side of the wedge assembly to eliminate the excess space between the wedge and beam. See Figure 10.

Loosen the jam nuts on the two adjustment bolts on the side of the wedge. Turn the adjustment bolts in until snug and then back them off slowly until the wedge assembly will slide on the beam.

Tighten the jam nuts securely against the side of the wedge to hold the adjustment bolts in this position.

Gib Adjustment

Periodically remove and replace the “gibs” (spacers) between the wedge assembly and the back plate. See Figure 10.

NOTE: The gibs may be rotated and/or turned over for even wear.

Loosen the lock nuts under the each back plate and slide the gibs out.

Turn or replace the gibs.

Reassemble the back plate and secure with the lock washers and lock nuts.

Readjust the bolts on the side of the wedge assembly.

Adjustment

Bolt

Gibs

Hex Jam Nut

Lock Nut

Lock

Washer

Figure 10

SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LOG SPLITTER

WARNING: Before cleaning, lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage the control lever and stop engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

within the range specified on the dipstack at all times. Change the hydraulic fluid in the reservoir every 100 hours of operation. Disconnect the suction hose from the bottom of the reservoir tank and drain the fluid into a suitable container. Refill using only Dexron III automatic transmission fluid or 10W AW hydraulic fluid.

Hydraulic Fluid

Check the hydraulic fluid level in the log splitter reservoir tank before each use. Maintain fluid level

Be aware of the environment when disposing of used petroleum products. Please dispose of used hydraulic fluid and engine oil at approved recycling centers.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices TrainingOperation Loose Parts In Carton Assembling Your LOG SplitterRemoving Unit From Crate Assembling The TonguePreparing The Log Splitter Connecting the Cylinder to BeamAttaching The Tongue See Figure Beam Locks Know Your LOG SplitterControl Handle Engine ControlsStarting Engine Operating Your LOG SplitterGas And Oil Fill-Up Engines with choke leverUsing The Log Splitter Gib Adjustment Adjusting Your LOG SplitterWedge Assembly Adjustment Maintaining Your LOG SplitterHose Clamps Hydraulic FilterBeam And Splitting Wedge EngineConditions That will Void Warranty Storing Your Log SplitterTroubleshooting Problem Cause RemedyHydraulic Troubleshooting Page Model Series 500 thru Part Description Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty