Yard-Man 550 Thru 570 Table of Contents, Finding and Recording Model Number, Customer Support

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.

Table of Contents

Safety Labels	Page 3	Maintaining Your Log Splitter	.............Page 12
Safe Operation Practices	Page 4	Troubleshooting	Page 16
Setting Up Your Log Splitter	Page 6	Illustrated Parts List	Page 18
Operating Your Log Splitter	Page 8	Warranty	Back Cover

Finding and Recording Model Number

STOP

BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING

YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT

Model Number Serial Number

Please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information to the sample model plate provided to the right. You can locate the model plate by standing behind the unit and looking down at the hydraulic tank. This information will be necessary to use the web site or obtain assistance from your MTD dealer.

Customer Support

Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

1.Visit mtdproducts.com. Click on Yardmachines and then the Customer Support menu option.

2.Phone a Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 800-7310.

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