MTD 500 thru 510 manual Connecting the Cylinder to Beam, Preparing The Log Splitter

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Vertical Lock

 

Clevis

Dislodger

 

Pin

 

 

Spring

 

 

Clip

 

 

 

 

Remove

 

 

Log Cradle

Jack Stand

 

 

(Operating Position)

 

 

Figure 1

 

 

Attaching The Tongue (See Figure 2)

Horizontal

Lock

• With the log splitter still standing upright, remove

Figure 3

two hex bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts from the

• Attach the dislodger over the wedge assembly and

end of the tongue assembly.

 

• Align the holes in the tongue with the holes in the

secure with the hardware previously removed to the

tank and secure with hardware just removed.

weld brackets. See Figure 4.

NOTE: High pressure hose

must be above the

• Once the six hex screws are tighten, there may be

a slight gap between the dislodger and the weld

tongue assembly.

 

 

brackets. This gap is allowable.

 

 

 

 

• Reattach the log cradle to the side of the beam with

Vertical Lock

the control valve, aligning the ends of the cradle

with the beam flanges.

 

Align With

• Roll log splitter off the bottom crate.

 

These Holes

 

 

Pressure

 

 

Hose

Wedge Assembly

 

 

Dislodger

 

Hex Bolts

 

 

 

Attach

Hex Nuts

Lock

Log Cradle

 

 

Washers

 

Figure 2

 

 

Connecting the Cylinder to Beam

Weld Bracket Slot

 

The log splitter is shipped with the beam in the vertical position. Pull out the vertical lock rod, rotate it back, and pivot the beam to the horizontal position until it locks. See Figure 2 & Figure 3.

Disconnect the dislodger from the beam weld bracket by removing the six hex screws and flat washers. See Figure 3.

Disconnect the log cradle from the beam on the side of the control valve.

Lift and slide the cylinder up to the top of beam and into the weld brackets.

Figure 4

Preparing The Log Splitter

Lubricate the beam area where the splitting wedge will slide with engine oil (DO NOT USE GREASE).

Remove vented reservoir dipstick, which is located in front of the engine on top of the reservoir tank. See Figure 5.

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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 TongueConnecting the Cylinder to Beam Preparing The Log SplitterAttaching 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