MTD 500 thru 510 manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Content

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Important Safe Operation Practices

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Assembling Your Log Splitter

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Know Your Log Splitter

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Operating Your Log Splitter

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Adjusting Your Log Splitter

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Maintaining Your Log Splitter

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Conditions That Will Void Warranty

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Troubleshooting

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Parts List

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FINDING MODEL NUMBER

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.

Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer.

•You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit and looking down at the hydraulic tank. A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below.

(Model Number)

(Serial Number)

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

MTD PRODUCTS INC

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136

ENGINE INFORMATION

The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power- rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information.

CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.

Call 1- (330) 220-4MTD(4683) or 1- (800)-800-7310to reach a Customer Support representative. Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this information. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call.

For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.mtdproducts.com

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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 TongueAttaching The Tongue See Figure Connecting the Cylinder to BeamPreparing The Log Splitter 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
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