Know Your Log Splitter, Beam Locks Engine Controls

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
	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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MTD 510 warranty Know Your Log Splitter, Beam Locks Engine Controls, Function of the controls on the engine

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 45mph Setting Up Your Log Splitter Connecting Cylinder to BeamAssembling the Tongue Attaching the Jack Stand Preparing the Log Splitter Know Your Log Splitter Beam Locks Engine ControlsFunction of the controls on the engine Support latch bracket. See Figure Stopping Engine Gas and Oil Fill-UpControl Handle Starting Engine Operating Tips Using the Log SplitterBefore Each Use Raising and Lowering Beam Transporting the Log SplitterSplit wood along the grain lengthwise only Never Gib Adjustment Wedge Assembly AdjustmentConditions that Will Void Warranty Adjustment Bolt Jam Nut Gib Lock Nut Hydraulic Fluid and Inlet Filter Beam and Splitting WedgeHose Clamps Engine Install nylon spider onto engine coupling half TiresSet Screw Side View-Coupler 0600 Storing Your Log Splitter Replace spark plug Problem Cause Remedy Cause Remedy Engine stalls during Low horsepower/weak engine Service dealerConditions Low horsepower/weak engine Retracting Model 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 x MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio 44136-0019 Phone

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

Models: 510

Operating

Your Log

Splitter

Your log splitter is

Know Your Log Splitter

Beam Locks

Engine Controls

and function of the controls on the engine.

support latch bracket. See Figure 4-1.