MTD 24BF550B000 Owner's manual

Brand: MTD

Model: 24BF550B000

Category: Log splitters

Type: Owner's manual

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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

OF A O A AL

Log Splitter -- Model Series 510 Thru 570

iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-

coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).

If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw

(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester

forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

PRINTEDIN U.S.A

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136=0019

FORMNO.770-10529G

05/11/2007

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

Safe Operation Practices ...................... Page 4

Setting UpYour Log Splitter ................. Page 6

Operating Your Log Splitter .................. Page 8

Maintaining Your Log Splitter ............ Page 12

Troubleshooting ................................... Page 16

illustrated Parts List ............................ Page 18

Warranty ............................................... Page 20

Spanish Section ........................... Pages 21-40

Finding and Recording IVlodel Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING

YOURNEW EQUIPMENT

Pleaselocatethe modelplate on theequipment andcopy the

informationto thesample modelplate providedto the right.

You can locatethe modelplate bystanding behindthe unit

and lookingdownat the hydraulictank. Thisinformationwill be

necessaryto usethe website or obtainassistancefrom your

MTDdealer.

Model Number

, www, rntdproducts.com

Serial Number

MTD LLC

P.O. BOX 361131

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

330-220-4683

800-800-731 0 /

Customer Support

Please do IVOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou have difficultyassemblingthis product orhave anyquestions regardingthe controls,operation,or maintenanceofthis

unit,youcanseek help from the experts.Choosefrom theoptions below:

1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click on theCustomerSupportmenu option.

2. Phonea CustomerSupport Representativeat 1-800-800-7310. Spanishspeakingagentsare available.

3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor allengine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,specifica-

tions,warranty andservice. Pleasereferto theengine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packedseparatelywith

your unit,for moreinformation.

Safety Labels Found On Your Log Splitter

oREVERSE

=NEUTRAL

='FORWARD

LOG

DISLODGER

Retract wedge,

lodged wood will be

automatically removed.

WARNING

DO NOT remove safety

(or any) labelsfrom log

_plitter for any reason.

I_B_MOVING LOG SPLITTER BY HAND = coup er a jus men i_ nee e, re er o

I_ _.Lock beam in horizontal position. = Raise jack stand and latch securely iM full up

* Lock jack stand in down position, position.

" DO not attempt to move log splitter = Attach safety chai.s to tow vehicle.

up or down a slope by hand = Do not tow faster than 45 mph.

TOWING LOG SPLITTER High speed may cause Ios_ of control.

Lock beam i. horizontal osition. = Check local, state a.d federal .

h,_ ,eq........ b.... tow,.g.... ypub..... d.

i WARNING

Thissymbol points

outimportant safety

instructionswhich, if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

Soafetyand/or property

f yourself andothers.

i Readand follow all

I instructionsinthis man-

ualbeforeattempting to

operatethis machine.

Failureto complywith

i these instructionsmay

I resultin personalinjury.

Whenyou seethis

symbol -

HEED ITS WARNING

Your

I = = w

i Responsubuluty

Restrictthe use

i of this powermachine

i to personswho read,

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

inthis manual.

WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of itsconstituents,andcertain vehiclecompo-

nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancerand

birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: Thismachinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safeoperation in this

manual.As with any type of powerequipment,carelessnessor error onthe part ofthe operatorcan

result inseriousinjury.This machine iscapable of amputatinghands andfeet andthrowingobjects.

Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injuryor death.

General Practices

1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the

machineand inthemanual(s)beforeattempting

toassembleandoperate.Keepthismanualin a

safeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfor

orderingreplacementparts.

2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandproperoperation.

Knowhowtostopthemachineanddisengagethem

quickly.

3. Neverallowchildrenunder16yearstooperatethis

machine.Children,16yearsandover,shouldread

andunderstandinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis

manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya

parent.

4. Neverallowadultstooperatethismachinewithout

properinstruction.

5. Manyaccidentsoccurwhenmorethanoneperson

operatesthemachine.If a helperisassistinginload-

inglogs,neveractivatethecontroluntilthehelperis

a minimumof 10feetfromthemachine.

6. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchildrenat least

20feetfromthemachinewhileitisinoperation.

7. Neverallowanyoneto rideon thismachine.

8. Nevertransportcargoonthis machine.

9. Hydrauliclogsplittersdevelophighfluidpressures

duringoperation.Fluidescapingthrougha pin hole

openingcanpenetrateyourskinandcauseblood

poisoning,gangrene,or death.Giveattentiontothe

followinginstructionsatalltimes:

a. Donotcheckforleakswithyourhand.

b. Donotoperatemachinewithfrayed,kinked,

cracked,or damagedhoses,fitting,ortubing.

c. Stoptheengineand relievehydraulicsystem

pressurebeforechangingoradjustingfittings,

hoses,tubing,or othersystemcomponents.

d. Donotadjustthepressuresettingsofthepumpor

valve.

10.Leakscanbedetectedbypassingcardboardor

wood,whilewearingprotectiveglovesand safety

glasses,overthesuspectedarea.Lookfordiscolor-

ationofcardboardorwood.

11.

If injuredbyescapingfluid,seea doctorimmediately.

Seriousinfectionor reactioncandevelopifproper

medicaltreatmentisnotadministeredimmediately.

12.Keeptheoperatorzoneandadjacentareaclearfor

safe,securefooting.

13.If yourmachineisequippedwithan internalcom-

bustionengineanditisintendedforusenearany

unimprovedforest,brush,or grasscoveredland,

theengineexhaustshouldbeequippedwitha spark

arrester.Makesureyoucomplywithapplicablelocal,

state,andfederalcodes.Takeappropriatefirefighting

equipmentwithyou.

14.Thismachineshouldbe usedforsplittingwoodonly,

donotuseitforanyotherpurpose.

15.Followtheinstructionsinthemanual(s)providedwith

anyattachment(s)forthismachine.

Preparation

1. Alwayswearsafetyshoesorheavyboots.

2. Alwayswearsafetyglassesorsafetygogglesduring

operatingthismachine.

3. Neverwearjewelryor looseclothingthatmight

becomeentangledinmovingor rotatingpartsofthe

machine.

Makesuremachineison levelsurfacebeforeoperat-

ing.

Alwaysblockmachineto preventunintendedmove-

ment,andlockineitherhorizontalor verticalposition.

Alwaysoperatethis machinefromtheoperator

zone(s)specifiedinthemanual.

Logsshouldbecutwith squareendspriortosplitting.

Uselogsplitterindaylightor undergoodartificiallight.

Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuse

extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis

extremelyflammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineis

spilledonyourselfor yourclotheswhichcanignite.

Washyourskinandchangeimmediately.

a. Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.

b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

c. Neverfuelmachineindoors.

d. Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengine

ishotor running.

e. Allowenginetocoolatleasttwo minutesbefore

refueling.

f. Neveroverfillthefueltank.Filltanktono more

than1/2inchbelowbottomoffillernecktoprovide

spaceforfuelexpansion.

g. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

h. Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offtheengineand

equipment,movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5

minutesbeforestartingtheengine.

i. Neverstorethemachineor fuelcontainerinside

wherethereisan openflame,sparkor pilotlightas

on a waterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothes

dryeror othergasappliances.

j. Allowmachinetocool5 minutesbeforestoring.

Operation

1. Beforestartingthismachine,reviewthe"Safety

instructions".Failuretofollowtheserulesmayresultin

seriousinjurytotheoperatoror bystanders.

2. Neverleavethismachineunattendedwiththeengine

running.

3. Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceof

alcohol,drugs,or medication.

4. Neverallowanyonetooperatethismachinewithout

properinstruction.

5. Alwaysoperatethismachinewithall safetyequipment

inplaceandworking.Makesureallcontrolsare

properlyadjustedforsafeoperation.

6. Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor

overspeedtheengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe

maximumsafeoperatingspeedoftheengine.

7. Whenloadinga log,alwaysplaceyourhandsonthe

sidesofthelog,noton theends,andneveruseyour

footto helpstabilizea log.Failuretodo so,mayresult

incrushedoramputatedfingers,toes,hand,or foot.

8. Useonlyyourhandto operatethecontrols.

9. Neverattemptto splitmorethanonelogata time

unlesstheramhasfullyextendedanda secondlogis

neededtocompletetheseparationofthefirstlog.

10.Forlogswhicharenotcutsquare,theleastsquare

endandthe longestportionofthelogshouldbe

placedtowardthebeamand wedge,andthe square

end placedtowardtheendplate.

11.Whensplittingintheverticalposition,stabilizethelog

beforemovingthecontrol.Splitasfollows:

a. Placelog ontheendplateandturnuntilitleans

againstthebeamandis stable.

b. Whensplittingextralargeor unevenlogs,thelog

mustbestabilizedwithwoodenshimsor splitwood

betweenthelogandendplateor ground.

12.Alwayskeepfingersawayfromanycracksthatopen

inthelogwhilesplitting.Theycanquicklycloseand

pinchoramputateyourfingers.

13.Keepyourworkareaclean,immediatelyremovesplit

woodaroundthemachinesoyoudo notstumbleover

it.

14.Nevermovethismachinewhiletheengineisrunning.

15.Thismachineshouldnotbetowedon anystreet,

highwayor publicroadwithoutcheckingtheexisting

federal,state,or localvehiclerequirements.Any

licensingor modificationssuchastaillights,etc.,

neededtocomply,is thesoleresponsibilityofthe

purchaser.If a"Statementof Origin"isrequiredin

yourstate,seeyourlocaldealer.

16.Donottow machinefasterthan45mph.

17.SeeTransportingtheLogSplittersectionin this

manualforpropertowinginstructionsonceall

federal,local,or staterequirementsaremet.

Maintenance and Storage

1. Stoptheengine,disconnectthesparkplugand

grounditagainsttheenginebeforecleaning,or

inspectingthemachine.

2. Stoptheengineand relievehydraulicsystem

pressurebeforerepairingor adjustingfittings,hoses,

tubing,orothersystemcomponents.

3. Topreventfires,cleandebrisandchafffromthe

engineandmufflerareas,iftheengineisequipped

witha sparkarrestermuffler,cleanand inspectit

regularlyaccordingtomanufacturersinstructions.

Replaceifdamaged.

4. Periodicallycheckthatall nutsandbolts,hose

clamps,and hydraulicfittingsaretightto besure

equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

5. Checkall safetyguardsandshieldsto besure

theyareintheproperposition.Neveroperatewith

safetyguards,shields,or otherprotectivefeatures

removed.

6. Thepressurereliefvalveispresetatthefactory.Do

notadjustthevalve.

7. Neverattempttomovethismachineoverhillyor

uneventerrainwithouta towvehicleor adequate

help.

8. Foryoursafety,replaceall damagedor wornparts

immediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's

(O.E.M.)partsonly."Useof partswhichdo notmeet

theoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto

improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

9. Donotalterthismachineinanymanner,alterations

suchasattachinga ropeor extensiontothecontrol

handle,or addingtothewidthor heightofthewedge

mayresultin personalinjury.

Your Responsibility

Restricttheuseofthispowermachinetopersonswho

read,understandandfollowthewarningsandinstruc-

tionsinthis manualandonthemachine.Alwaysfollow

directionsonsafetylabelsfoundon yourequipment.

Safe.

o,o,a.,,oo

Practices

WARNING

Thissymbol points

out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

safety and/or property

of yourselfand others.

Readand followall

instructions inthis man-

ual beforeattemptngto

operatethis machine.

Failureto comply with

these instructionsmay

result inpersonalinjury.

Whenyouseethis

symbol-

HEED ITS WARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis powermachine

to personswho read,

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

in this manual.

YourLog

Splitter

WARNING

tion unpackingthis

mach[liei Some

componentsare,ery

heavy and will require

additional people or

mechanical handling

equipmenL

Manual coversa range

of pr0ductspecifications

for Variousmodels:

Characteristicsand

featUresdiscussed

and/or illustratedin

this manual

applicableto a!l models:

MTD LLC reSerVesthe

right to ChangeProduct

specifiCati0ns:designs

and equipment Without

notice andwith0ut inCur:

ring obligation:

,__ WARNING:Useextreme caution

unpacking this machine.Some

__ components areveryheavyand will

requireadditional people or mechanical

handlingequipment.

NOTE:All referencesin thismanualtotheleft or right

sideof thelog splitterisfromtheoperatingpositiononly.

Exceptions,ifany,willbespecified.

Assembling the Tongue

Attaching the Jack Stand

Thejackstandisshippedinthetransportposition.

1. Removethespringclipandclevispinand pivot

thejackstandtowardsthegroundtotheoperating

position.

2. Securethejackstandinpositionwiththeclevispin

andspringclip.SeeFigure3-1.

Figure 3-1

Attaching the Tongue

_'X 1. Withthelogsplitterstillstandingupright,removetwo

hexboltsandhexnutsfromthetankbracket.See

Figure3-2.

..................................2. Aligntheholesinthetonguewiththeholesin thetank

bracketandsecurewithhardwarejust removed.See

Figure3-2.

NOTE:Highpressurehosemustbeabovethetongue

assembly.

Connecting Cylinder to Beam

Thelog splitterisshippedwiththebeamin thevertical

position.

1. Pullouttheverticalbeamlock,rotateitback,and

pivotthebeamtothehorizontalpositionuntilitlocks.

SeeFigure3-3.

2. Disconnectthedislodgerfromthebeamweldbracket

Figure 3=2 byremovingthesixhexscrews.SeeFigure3-4.

3. Disconnectthelogcradlefromthebeamontheside

ofthecontrolvalve.SeeFigure3-5.

,.. j \

Figure 3-3 Figure 3-4

4. Liftandslidethecylinderuptothetopofbeamand

intotheweldbrackets.SeeFigure3-6.

5. Attachthedislodgeroverthewedgeassemblyand

securewith hardware,previouslyremoved,totheweld

brackets.

NOTE:Oncethesix hexscrewsaretightened,there

maybea slightgapbetweenthedislodgerandtheweld

brackets.Thisgapisnormal.

6. Reattachthelogcradletothesideofthebeamwith

thecontrolvalve,aligningtheendsofthecradlewith

thebeamflanges.

7. Rolllogsplitteroff thebottomcrate.

Preparing the Log Splitter

Lubricatethebeamarea(wherethe splittingwedge

willslide)withengineoil;donotusegrease.

Removeventedreservoirdipstick,whichislocatedin

frontoftheengineon topofthe reservoirtank.See

Figure3-7.

Figure 3=5

IMPORTANT:Thelogsplittermayhavebeenshipped

and primedwithhydraulicfluidinthe reservoirtank.

However,you MUSTcheckthefluidlevelbeforeoperat-

ing.If notfilled,proceedwiththefollowingsteps:

3. Fillthereservoirtankwith hydraulicfluidincludedwith

this unit(if equipped)orapprovedfluidswhichinclude

Dexron®III/ Mercon®IIIautomatictransmissionfluid,

a 10WeightAWhydraulicoil or Pro-MixTM AW-32

HydraulicOil.

4. Checkfluidlevelusingthedipstick.SeeFigure3-7.Do

notoverfill.

5. Replaceventeddipsticksecurely,tighteningit untilthe

topofthethreadsareflushwithtopof thepipe.

6. Disconnectthesparkplugandprimethepumpby

pullingthe recoilstarterasfarasit willgo.Repeat

approximately10times.

7. Reconnectthesparkplugwireandstartengine

followinginstructionsin theOPERATIONsection.

8. Usecontrolhandleto engagethewedgetothe

farthestextendedposition.Thenretractthewedge.

9. Refilltankasspecifiedonthedipstick.

Figure 3-6

NOTE:Failureto refillthetankwillvoidunit'swarranty.

10.Extendandretractthewedge12completecycles

to removetrappedair inthesystem(thesystemis

"self-bleeding").

11.Refillreservoirwithinrangemarkedonthedipstick.

WARNING:Much of the original fluid hasbeendrawn

intothe cylinderand hoses.Makecertainto refill

the reservoir to preventdamageto the

hydraulic pump.

NOTE:Somefluidmayoverflowfromthe

Figure 3=7

fluidexpandsandseeksa balancedlevel.

ventplugasthesystembuildsheatandthe

Much of the original

fluid has been drawn

intothe cylinder and

hoses: Make certain to

refill the reservoir to

prevent damage to the

hydraulic pump:

ii _i_i _ii_!iii_iiiii_ TM iii_

IMPORTANT:

The logsplitter may

have been shipped and

primedWithhydraulic

fluid inthe reservoir

tan If noL proceed

with the following

steps:

NOTE!Some fluid may

overflow from the vent

plugas thesystem

builds heat andthe

fluid expandsand

seeks abalanced level:

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i_i_i_iii_i iiii _iiii_i__ ii_i_!i_

IMPORTANT

i Yourlogsplitter may

be shippedwith motor

I oil inthe engine. You

MUSTcheckthe oil

levelbeforeoperat-

ing.Becareful notto

overfill.

Know Your Log Splitter

Cylinder

Log

Dislodger

Control Handle

Tongue

Wedge

BeamAssembly

Jack Stand

Vertical

Beam Log

Lock Cradle

TailLight

(If Equipped)

Horizontal Beam Lock

Figure 4=1

Vertical Beam Lock

Beam Locks

Thesetwolocks,astheirnamesuggests,areused

tosecurethebeaminthehorizontalor thevertical

position.Theverticalbeamlockis locatednextto theoil

filter.Thehorizontalbeamlockis locatedon thebeam

supportlatchbracket.See Figure4-1.

Engine Controls

Seetheaccompanyingenginemanualforthe location

andfunctionofthecontrolson theengine.

Control Handle

Thecontrolhandlehasthreepositions.See Figure4-2.

• FORWARD:MovecontrolhandleFORWARDor

DOWNtomovewedgeto splitwood.

NOTE:Controlhandlewill returntoneutralpositionas

soonashandleisreleased.(ForwardPosition only)

NEUTRAL:Releasethecontrolhandleor movethe

levertoneutralpositiontostopthewedgemovement.

REVERSE:MovecontrolhandleBACKor UPto return

thewedgetowardthecylinder.Thecontrolhandle

staysinthe return(Reverse)positionand returnsto

neutralautomaticallywhenfullyretracted.

NOTE:Reversepositionmayalsobeoperatedbackto

neutralpositionmanually,if necessary.

Stopping Engine

1. Movethrottlecontrol(ifequipped)to STOPor OFF

position.

2. Turnofftheengineswitch,if soequipped.

3. Disconnectsparkplugwireand groundagainstthe

engineto preventunintendedstarting.

,_ WARNING:Read,understand,and

follow all instructions and warnings on

the machineand in this manualbefore

operating.

__ WARNING:Wearleatherwork gloves,

safetyshoes, ear protection,and safety

glasseswhen operating a log splitter.

Ensuresafe footing.

Gas and Oil Fill=Up

1. Servicetheenginewith gasolineandoilas instructed

in theenginemanualpackedwithyourlog splitter.

Readinstructionscarefully.

WARNING:Useextremecarewhenhan-

dling gasoline.Gasolineisextremely

flammableand thevapors are explosive.

Neverfuel machine indoorsor while the

engine ishot or running.

IMPORTANT:Yourlogsplittermaybeshippedwithmotor

oil in theengine.YouMUSTchecktheoil levelbefore

operating.Becarefulnottooverfill.

To return

wedge

To stop

wedge

)

To split wood

Figure 4=2

NOTE:Gasolinecanbe addedtotheenginewhenthe

logsplitterisin eitherthehorizontalorverticalposition.

However,thereare lessobstructionswhenthe unitisin

theverticalposition.

Starting Engine

1. Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplug.Makecertain

themetalcapontheendofthesparkplugwireis

fastenedsecurelyovermetaltipofthe sparkplug.

2. Turnfuelvalve(or engineswitch),ifequipped,tothe

ONposition.

3. Movechokelever,ifequipped,toCHOKEposition.

4. If theengineisequippedwitha primer,follow

instructionsin theenginemanualtoprimeit.

5. Turnthethrottlecontrol(ifequipped)totheFAST

position.

6. Graspstarterhandleandpullropeoutslowlyuntil

enginereachesstartofcompressioncycle(ropewill

pullslightlyharderatthispoint).

7. Pullropewitha rapid,fullarmstroke.Keepfirmgrip

on starterhandle.Letroperewindslowly.Repeat

untilenginecranks.

8. Afterenginestarts,movechokelever(ifequipped)

toOFFposition.Placethrottlelevertothe speed

desired.

9. Incoldweather,runwedgeupor downbeam6 to8

timestocirculatethehydraulicfluid.

_ WARNING:Whenstarting awarm

engine,themuffler and surrounding

areasare hot and can causea burn.

Donottouch.

WARNING

Read, understand, and

follow all instructions

and warnings on the

machine and in this

manual before operat-

ing.

Wear leather work

gloves,safety shoes,

ear protection,and

safety glasseswhen

operating a log splitter.

Ensure safe footing.

Use extreme carewhen

handlinggasoline.

Gasoline isextremely

flammable and the

vapors are explosive.

Never fuel machine

indoorsor while the

engine is hotor run-

ning.

When starting a warm

engine, the muffler and

surrounding areas are

hot and can cause a

burn. Do not touch.

Coo,ro,.and,o

// I 1. MovecontrolhandleFORWARDor DOWNtosplit

Z_I 1_1 , wood.

2. Releasethecontrolhandleto stopthewedgemove-

ment.

3. MovecontrolhandleBACKor UPto returnthewedge.

Neverremove partially

split woodfrom the

wedgewith your

hands. Fingers may be-

come trapped between

split wood.

Log Dislodger

Thelog dislodgerisdesignedtoremoveanypartially

splitwoodfromthewedge.Thismayoccurwhilesplitting

largediameterwoodorfreshlycutwood.

_ ARNING:Neverremove partiallysplit

wood from thewedgewith yourhands.

Fingersmaybecome trapped between

split wood.

Figure 4=3

Before Each Use

1. Removethedipstickand checkhydraulicfluidlevel.

Refillifnecessary.ApprovedfluidsincludeDexron®

III/ Mercon®IIIautomatictransmissionfluid,a

10WeightAWhydraulicoilor Pro-MixTM AW-32

HydraulicOil.

2. Check engineoil level.Refillifnecessary.

3. Fillupgasolineifnecessary.

4. Lubricatethebeamareawheresplittingwedgewill

slidewithengineoil. Donotusegreasetolubricate.

Makesureto lubricateboththefrontandthebackof

thebeamface.

5. Attachsparkplugwireto thesparkplug.

Using the Log Splitter

1. Placethelogsplitteronlevel,dryground.

2. Placethebeamineitherthehorizontalorvertical

positionandlockinplacewiththeappropriate

lockingrod.

3. Blockthefrontandbackofbothwheels.

4. Placethelogagainsttheendplateandonlysplit

woodinthedirectionofthegrain.

5. Tostabilizethelog,placeyourhandonlyon sidesof

log.Neverplacehandon theend betweenthe log

and the splittingwedge.

6. Onlyoneadultshouldstabilizethelogandoperate

thecontrolhandle,sotheoperatorhasfullcontrol

overthelogandthesplittingwedge.

1. Toremovepartiallysplitwoodfromwedge,move

controlhandleto REVERSEpositionuntilwedgeis

fullyretractedtoallowsplitwoodportiontocontactthe

logdislodger.

2. Onceremovedfromwedgewith logdislodger,split

woodfromoppositeendor inanotherlocation.

Vertical Position

1. Pullthehorizontalbeamlockoutto releasethebeam

andpivotthe beamtotheverticalposition.

2. Tolockthebeamin theverticalposition,pullout

ontheverticalbeamlockandrotateittosecurethe

beam.SeeFigure4-1.

3. Standinfrontoftheunittooperatethecontrolhandle

andtostabilizethelog.SeeFigure4-3.

Horizontal Position

1. Pulltheverticalbeamlockoutand rotateitdown.See

Figure4-1.Pivotbeamtothehorizontalposition.The

beamwilllockautomaticallyinhorizontalposition.

2. Standbehindthereservoirtanktooperatecontrol

handleandtostabilizethelog.

Operating Tips

Always:

1. Usecleanfluidandcheckfluidlevelregularly.

2. Useanapprovedhydraulicfluid.Approvedfluids

includeDexron®III/Mercon®IIIautomatictransmis-

sionfluid,a 10WeightAWhydraulicoil or Pro-MixTM

AW-32HydraulicOil.

3. Useafilter (cleanorreplaceregularly).

4. Usea breathercaponfluidreservoir.

5. Makesurepumpismountedandalignedproperly.

6. Usea flexible"spider"typecouplingbetweenengine

and pumpdriveshafts.

7. Keephosesclearand unblocked.

8. Bleedairoutofhosesbeforeoperating.

9. Flushandcleanhydraulicsystembeforerestarting

afterservicing.

10.Use"pipedope"onall hydraulicfittings.

11.Allowtimeforwarm-upbeforesplittingwood.

12.Primethepumpbeforeinitialstart-upbyturningover

theenginewithsparkplugdisconnected(ifnotalready

doneatfactory).

13.Splitwoodalongthegrain(lengthwise)only.

Never:

1. Usewhenfluidisbelow200Forabove1500R

2. Usea solidengine/pumpcoupling.

3. Operatethroughreliefvalveforlong.

4. Attempttoadjustunloadingor reliefvalvesettings

withoutpressuregauges.

5. Operatewithair inhydraulicsystem.

6. Useteflontapeon hydraulicfittings.

7. Attempttocutwoodacrossthegrain.

8. Attemptto removepartiallysplitwoodfromthewedge

withyourhands.Fullyretractwedgetodislodgewood

withlog dislodger.

Raising and Lowering Beam

1. Usecontrolhandleto runwedgeupanddownbeam

6 to8 timestocirculatethehydraulicfluid,whichwill

warmandthinthefluid.

2. Placelog splitteron a firm,levelsurface.

Toraisethebeamforverticaloperation:

3. Pulloutthehorizontalbeamlockonthetongue.

4. Pivotbeamlockdowntoreleasethebeam.

5. Move thebeamto theverticalposition.Secureitwith

thebeamlockonthe reservoirtankassembly.

_ ARNING:Alwaysusethe logsplitter

inthe verticalpositionwhen splitting

heavy logs.

Tolowerthebeam:

1. Pullouttheverticalbeamlockonthereservoirtank.

2. Pivotbeamlockdowntoreleasethebeam.

3. Carefullypullbackon beamandlowerit tothe

horizontalposition.Thehorizontalbeamlockwilllock

automatically.SeeFigure4-1.

Figure 4-4

Transporting the Log Splitter

IMPORTANT:Alwaysturnfuelvalveto OFFposition

beforetransportingthelogsplitter.

Lowerthebeamtoits horizontalposition.Makecer-

tainthe beamislockedsecurelywiththehorizontal

beamlock.

2. Removespringclipandclevispin fromjack stand.

3. Supportthetongueandpivotthejackstandup

againstthetongue.See Figure4-4.

4. Securewiththespringclipandclevispinpreviously

removed.See Figure4-4.

5. Attachcouplerhitchtoa classIorhigher2" ballon a

towingvehicle;latchsecurely.

a. If couplerhitchdoesnotfit on ball:Turn

adjustmentnutoneturncounter-clockwise.

b. If couplerhitch istoo loose on ball: Turn

adjustmentnutoneturnclockwise.

6. Connectthesafetychainsto thetowingvehicle.

7. Pluginthetaillights,ifsoequipped,tothetaillight

connectoron thetowvehicle.

,__i= WARNING:Do nottow faster than

45mphand checklocal, state,and

federal requirementsbefore towingon

any publicroad.

NOTE:Usecautionwhenbackingup.It isrecom-

mendedtousea spotteroutsidethevehicle.

Operatin

Do not tow faster than

45mph and check

local, state, and federal

requirements before

towing on any public

road.

WARNING

Donotat anytime

make any adjustments

without first stopping

engine, disconnecting

spark plugwire, and

grounding itagainst

,the engine. Always

iwear safety glasses

during operation or

while performing any

iadjustments or repairs.

Before cleaning,

i!ubricating, repair=

rag,or inspecting,

,disengage the control

ileverand stop engine.

iDisconnect the spark

plugwire and ground

itagainst the engine

to prevent unintended

starting. Always wear

safety glasses during

operation or while

iperforming any adjust-

iments or repairs.

iHigher pressurecould

icause the hoses to

burst, cylinderto rup-

iture, and intensefluid

to be released, which

could result inserious

ipersonal injury.

Lock Nut

Figure 5=1

__i WARNING:Donot at any time make

any adjustmentswithout first stopping

engine,disconnecting sparkplug wire,

and groundingit against the engine.

Alwayswear safety glassesduring

operationor while performingany

adjustments or repairs.

Wedge Assembly Adjustment

Asnormalwearoccursandthereisexcessive"play"

betweenthewedgeandbeam,adjusttheboltsonthe

sideof thewedgeassemblytoeliminateexcessspace

betweenthewedgeandthebeam.

1. Loosenthejam nutson thetwoadjustmentboltson

thesideofthewedge.SeeFigure5-1.

2. Turntheadjustmentboltsin untilsnugandthenback

themoffslowly(approximately1.5turns)untilthe

wedgeassemblywillslideonthebeam.

3. Re-tightenthejamnutssecurelyagainsttheside

ofthewedgeto securetheadjustmentboltsin this

position.

Gib Adjustment

Periodicallyremoveand replacethe"gibs"(spacers)

betweenthewedgeassemblyandthebackplate.

NOTE:Thegibsmayberotatedand/orturnedoverfor

evenwear.

1. Loosenthelocknutsundereachbackplateand slide

thegibsout.See Figure5-1.

2. Turnor replacethegibs.

3. Reassemblethebackplateandsecurewiththelock

nuts.

4. Readjusttheboltson thesideofthewedgeassembly.

WARNING:Beforecleaning,lubricating,

repairing,or inspecting,disengage

the control leverand stop engine.

Disconnectthe spark plug wire and

ground itagainst theengine to prevent

unintended starting. Alwayswear

safety glassesduring operation or while

performingany adjustments or repairs.

Conditions that Will Void Warranty

1. Failuretomaintainproperfluidlevelinreservoir

2. Changingthe reliefvalvesettingorpressureadjust-

mentofcontrolvalvewithoutproperknowledgeand

instructionfromthefactory

__ WARNING:Nigher pressurecould

cause the hoses to burst, cylinder

to rupture,and intensefluid to be

released,which could resultinserious

personalinjury.

3. Disassemblingthepump

4. Useofincorrecthydraulicfluid

5. Allowingtheflexiblepumpcouplertodeteriorate

withoutproperand regularinspection

6. Lackoflubricationor improperlubricationofthebeam

orunit

7. Improperadjustmentofsplittingwedge

8. Excessiveheatingofthehydraulicsystem

9. Attemptingtostartunitin temperaturesunder20°F

withoutpre-heatingfluidin reservoir

10.Unattendedleaksinhydraulicsystem

Hydraulic Fluid and Inlet Filter

• Checkthehydraulicfluidlevelinthelogsplitter

reservoirtankbeforeeachuse.Maintainfluidlevel

withintherangespecifiedon thedipstickat alltimes.

• Changethe hydraulicfluidinthereservoirevery100

hoursofoperation.Followthe stepsbelow:

1. Disconnectthesuctionhosefromthebottomofthe

reservoirtank.

2. Carefullyunthreadtheinletfilterandcleanitwith

penetratingoil.SeeFigure5-2.

3. Allowthefluidto drainintoa suitablecontainer.

4. Reinsertthefilterand refillthereservoirwiththree(3)

gallonsofoil.ApprovedfluidsincludeDexron®III/

Mercon®IIIautomatictransmissionfluid,a 10Weight

AWhydraulicoilor Pro-MixTM AW-32HydraulicOil.

• Maintainfluidlevelwithintherangespecifiedon the

dipstickat alltimes.Whencheckingthefluid,always

makesuretotightenthedipstickuntilthetopofthe

threadsareflushwiththetopof thepipe.

NOTE:Alwaysdisposeofusedhydraulicfluidandengine

oil atapprovedrecyclingcentersonly.

Contaminantsinfluidmaydamagethehydraulic

components.Flushingthe reservoirtankandhoses

withkerosenewheneverserviceisperformedon

thetank,hydraulicpumpor valveisrecommended.

Contactan authorizedservicedealer.

Figure 5=2

• Makecertainto readjusttheadjustmentboltsso

wedgemovesfreely,butnoexcessspaceexists

betweenthewedgeplateandthebeam.

Hose Clamps

• Check,beforeeachuse,ifhoseclampsonthe

suctionhose(attachedtothesideofthepump)are

tight.Checkthehoseclampson thereturnhoseat

leastoncea season.

Hydraulic Filter

• Changethe hydraulicfilterevery50hoursofopera-

tion. Useonlya 10micronhydraulicfilter.Orderpart

number723-0405.

Beam and Splitting Wedge

• Lubricatebothsidesofthebeam(whereitcomesinto

contactwiththesplittingwedge),beforeeachuse,

withengineoil.Thewedgeplateon thelogsplitteris

designedsothegibson thesideof thewedgeplate

canbe removedand rotatedand/orturnedoverfor

evenwear.

Engine

Refertotheseparateenginemanualforallmaintenance

instructions.

Flexible Pump Coupler

Theflexiblepumpcouplerisa nylon"spider"insert,

locatedbetweenthepumpandtheengineshaft.Over

time,thecouplerwillhardenanddeteriorate.

Replacethecouplerifyoudetectvibrationor noise

comingfromtheareabetweentheengineandthe

pump.If thecouplerfailscompletely,youwillexperience

a lossofpower.

WARNING

NOTE:Alwaysdispose

of used hydraulic

fluidand engineoil at

approvedrecycling

centersonly.

IMPORTANT

Neverhit the engine

shaft inany manner,

as a blowwill cause

permanentdamageto

the engine.

WARNING

'Excessive pressure

when seatingbeads

_maycausetire/rim

_assembly to burst

with force sufficientto

cause serious injury.

Referto sidewall of

,tire for recommended

;pressure.

6. Installpumpcouplinghalfand keyon pumpshaft.

Rotatecouplinghalfuntilsetscrewfacesopeningin

shield.Donottightensetscrew.

7. Installnylon"spider"ontoenginecouplinghalf.

8. Alignpumpcouplinghalfwith nylon"spider"byrotat-

ingengineusingstarterhandle.Slidecouplinghalf

intoplacewhileguidingthreemountingboltsthrough

holesin pumpsupportbracket.

9. Securewithnuts removedearlier.

10.Set.010"to.060"clearance/gapbetweenthenylon

"spider"andtheenginecouplinghalfbyslidinga

feelergaugeor matchbookcoverbetweenthenylon

"spider"andtheenginecouplinghalfand moving

pumpcouplinghalfasneeded.Securepumpcoupling

halfwith setscrew.SeeFigure5-3.

Figure 5=3

NOTE:Makecertainproperclearance/gapisobtained

beforetighteningsetscrew.

IMPORTANT:Neverhittheengineshaftinanymanner,

asa blowwillcausepermanentdamagetotheengine.

1. Removethreenutsthat securethepumptothe

couplingshield.Twonutsareatthebottomcorners

andoneisin thetopcenter.SeeFigure5-3.

2. Removethepump.

3. Rotatetheenginebyslowlypullingstarterhandle

untilenginecouplinghalfset screwisvisible.Loosen

setscrewusingallenwrenchand slidecouplinghalf

offengineshaft.

4. Loosenset screwon pumpcouplinghalfand remove

couplinghalf.

5. Slidenewenginecouplinghalfontotheengine

shaftuntiltheendofthe shaftisflushwiththeinner

portionofthecouplinghalf.(Theremustbespace

betweentheendoftheenginesupportbracketand

couplinghalf).Tightensetscrew.

Tires

Seesidewalloftireforrecommendedpressure.Under

anycircumstancesdonotexceedmanufacturer'srecom-

mendedpsi. Maintainequalpressureon alltires.

,_l_k,, WARNING:Excessivepressurewhen

seatingbeadsmay causetire/rim as-

sembly to burst with force sufficient to

cause serious injury.Referto sidewall

of tire for recommendedpressure.

Storing Your Log Splitter

Prepareyourlog splitterforstorageattheendofthe

seasonor ifthelog splitterwillnotbeusedfor30 daysor

more.

_ WARNING:Neverstoremachine with

fuel inthe fuel tank insideofbuilding

where fumes may reachan open flame

or spark,or where ignitionsources are

presentsuchashotwater and space

heaters,furnaces, clothesdryers,

stoves,electricmotors, etc.

1. Cleanthelog splitterthoroughly.

NOTE:Wedo notrecommendtheuseofpressurewash-

ersor gardenhosetocleanyourunit.Theymaycause

damageto bearingsortheengine.Theuseofwaterwill

resultinshortenedlifeand reduceserviceability.

4. Starttheengineandletitrununtilthefuellinesand

carburetorareempty.

5. Removesparkplug.Holdinga ragoverthecylinder

hole,pourapproximately1/2ounce(approximately

onetablespoon)ofengineoil intocylinderandcrank

slowlyto distributetheoil.

6. Replacesparkplug.

7. Donotstoregasolinefromoneseasontoanother.

8. Replaceyourgasolinecanifitstartsto rust.Rust

and/ordirt inthegasolinewillcauseproblems.

9. Storeunitina clean,dryarea.Donotstorenextto

corrosivematerials,suchasfertilizer.

NOTE:if storinginan unventilatedormetalstorage

shed,becertainto rustprooftheequipmentbycoating

witha lighto11orsilicone.

2. Wipeunitwithanoiled ragtopreventrust,especially

on thewedgeandthebeam.

3. Drainfueltank.Alwaysdrainfuelintoapproved

containeroutdoors,awayfromopenflame.Besure

thatengineiscoolbeforedrainingthefuel. Donot

smokewhilehandlingfuel.

Maintaining

WAR

Neverstor

with fuel in the fuel

tank insideofbuilding

where fumes may

reach an open flame

r sparki 0r where

ignitionsources are

presentsuchashot

water and space heat'

ers, furnaces, clothes

dryers; stoves, electric

motors, etc,

NOTEi we do not

recommendtheuse of

pressure washersor

gardenhoseto Clean

your UniLThey may

cause damageto bear,

ngSOrthe engine;The

useof waterwill result

in shortened lifeand

reduce serviceability.

For repairsbeyond

the minor ad/ust-

merits listed hem

Preblem Cause Remedy

Enginefails to start 1. Sparkplugwiredisconnected. 1. Connectwiretosparkplug.

2. Fueltankemptyor stalefuel. 2. Filltankwithclean,freshgasoline.

3. Choke,if equipped,notinCHOKE 3. MovechoketoCHOKEposition.

position.

4. Faultysparkplug. 4. Clean,adjustgap,or replace.

5. Blockedfuelline. 5. Cleanfuelline.

6. Engine(ifequippedwith a primer)not 6 Primeengine.

primedproperly. 7. Movethrottleleverto FASTpos-

7. Throttlecontrollevernotin correct tion.

startingposition.

Engineruns erratic

1. UnitrunningwithCHOKEapplied,ifso

equipped.

2. Sparkplugwireloose.

3. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel.

4. Waterordirt infuelsystem.

5. Dirtyaircleaner.

6. Carburetornotadjustedproperly.

1. MovechokelevertoOFFposition.

Connectandtightenspark

plugwire.

Cleanfuelline;filltankwith clean,

fresh(lessthan30 daysold)

gasoline.

Drainfueltank.Refillwith

freshfuel.

Cleanor replaceaircleaner.

Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

EngineOverheats i 1 Engineoil levellow 1 FIIcrankcasewithproperoil

2. Dirtyaircleaner. 2, Cleanor replaceair cleaner.

3. carburetornotadjustedproperlyl 3. see authorizedseivicedealerl

Problem

Cylinder rodwill not

move

Cause

1. Brokendriveshaft.

2. Shippingplugsleft inhydraulichoses.

3. Setscrewsincouplingnotadjusted

properly.

4. Looseshaftcoupling.

5. Gearsectionsdamaged.

6. Damagedreliefvalve.

7. Hydrauliclinesblocked.

8. Incorrectoil level.

9. Damageddirectionalvalve.

10.Blockeddirectionalvalve.

Remedy

1. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

2. Disconnecthydraulichoses,

removeshippingplugs,reconnect

hoses.

3. Seeoperator'smanualforcorrect

adjustment.

4. Correctengine/pumpalignmentas

necessary.

5. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

6. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

7. Flushandcleanhydraulicsystem.

8. Checkoil level.

9. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

10.Flushandcleanhydraulicsystem.

Problem Cause Remedy

Slowcylinder shaft I 1, Gearsectionsdamaged, 1Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

speedwhile extending 2. Excessivepumpinetvacuum. 2 Makecertainpumpinlethosesare

and retracting, clearandunblocked-useshort,

largediameterinlethoses.

I 3 Seeauthorzedservcedeaer

3. Slowenginespeed.

4 Seeauthorzedservcedeaer

4. Damagedreliefvalve.

5 Checko eve

5. Incorrectoil level,

6 Dran o c eanreservor and ref

6. Contaminatedoil.

7Seeauthorzedservcedeaer

7. Directionalvalveleakinginternally.

8.Seeauthorzedservcedeaer

. 8. Internallydamagedcylinder.

LeakingCylinder 1. Brokenseals. 1. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

2. Scoredcylinder. 2. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

Engineruns butwood 1. Smallgearsectiondamaged. 1. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

will notsplit orwood 2. PumpcheckValveleaking. 2. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

splits too slowly 3. Excessivepumpinletvacuum. 3 Makecertainpump nethosesare

clearandunblocked,

4 Incorrectoil level, 4. Checkoi level.

5. Contaminatedoil. 5. Dran o, ceanreservor,and ref .

6 Directionalvalveleakinginternally. 6. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

J 7 Overloadedclinder. Y " I 7 D° n°tattemptt° sp tw°°d"aganstthegran

8. nternallydamagedcylinder. 8. Seeauthorzedservcedeaer.

Enginestallsduring 1. Lowhorsepower/weakengine. 1. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

splitting 2. Overloadedcylinder. 2. Donotattemptto splitwood

againstthegrainor seeauthorized

servicedealer.

Enginewill notturn or Engine!pumpmisalignmenL Correctalignmentas necessarY!

stalls under lowload Frozenorseized See authorizedservicedealer.

conditions Lowhorsepower/weakengine! SeeauthorizedServicedealerl

iclines b!oCked 4 Flushandi!ean hydiau!icsystem

5. Blockeddirectionalvalve: 5: Flushandcleanhydraulicsystem

Leakingpumpshaft

seal

1. Brokendriveshaft.

2. Engine/pumpmisalignment.

3. Gearsectionsdamaged.

4. Poorlypositionedshaftseal.

5. Pluggedoil breather.

1. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

2. Correctalignmentas necessary.

3. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

4. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

5. Makecertainreservoiris properly

vented.

ydraulic

Trouble

Shootin

ments listed here,

contact an authorized

service dealer.

Model Series 510 Thru 570

,L45) _4_

To secure

ground wire

Ref. PartNo. Description

No.

1. 718-0769A HydraulicCylinder

2. 727-04166 HydraulicTube

3. 710-1018 HexCapScrew1/2-20x 2.75

4. 737-0192 90 DegreeSolidAdapter

5. 718-0481A ControlValve

6. 737-0153 ReturnElbow

7. 737-0238 NipplePipe1/2-14

8. 710-1806 HexCapScrew1/2-13x 3.25

9. 719-0550A WedgeAssembly

10. 712-3058 HexLockNut,1/2-20

11. 712-0711 HexJamNut3/8-24

12. 710-0459A HexCapScrew3/8-24x 1.5

13. 781-0351 AdjustableGib

14. 736-0116 FlatWasher.635x.93x.06

15. 712-3022 HexLockNut1/2-13

16. 681-04071A BeamAssembly

17. 710-3056 HexScrew,5/16-18x 3.25

18. 710-0654A HexWasherScrew3/8-16x 1.0

19. 781-1048A DislodgerBracket

20. 781-0790 BackPlate

21. 737-04093 inletFilter

22. 727-0443 ReturnHose3/4" IDx44" Lg.

23. 726-0132 HoseClamp5/8"

24. 737-0316 FilterHousing

25. 723-0405 Oil Filter

26. 734-0873 HubCap

27. 714-0162 CotterPin

28. 712-0359 SlottedNut3/4-16

29. 634-0186 WheelAssembly

30. 736-0351 FiatWasher.760IDx.500OD

31. 737-0312 Adapter3/4-14

32. 781-0526At HoseGuard

33. 737-0348A VentedDipstick

34. 711-1587 ClevisPin

35. 781-0690 LockRod

36. 714-0470 CotterPin

37. 726-0214 PushCap

38. 732-0583 CompressionSpring

39. 781-04180 LogTrayBracket

40. 710-0650 TT Screw,5/16-18x.875

41. 712-04065 FlangeLockNut,3/8-16

42. 781-04179 LogTray

Ref. PartNo. Description

No.

43. 681-04040A FrameAssembly

44. 710-0521 HexBolt3/8-16x3"

45. 719-0353 CouplingShield

46. 714-0122 SquareKey3/16"x.75

47. 718-04145 FlexibleCoupling

48. 712-04063 FlangeLockNut,5/16-18

49. 781-0097 RearCouplingSupportBracket

50. 781-1024 FenderMountingBracket

51. 727-04130 Hose

52. 718-04127 GearPump

53. 737-0329 45 DegreeElbowFitting

54. 727-0502 HighPressureHydraulicHose

55. 781-0788 TongueAssembly

56. 747-1261 LatchRod

57. 781-1045 Latch

58. 732-3127 CompressionSpring

59. 736-0371 FiatWasher

60. 781-0538At HoseGuard

61. 710-3085 HexCapScrew,3/8-16x 3.50

62. 736-0185 FlatWasher,.375x.738x.063

63. 747-04539 HydraulicValveControl

64. 681-04030 HitchCouplingAssembly

65. 713-0433A Chain

66. 731-2496A Fender(Black)

731-2499A Fender(Red)

67. 711-0813 ClevisPin

68. 720-04088 Grip

69. 732-0194 SpringPin

70. 781-0789 JackStand

71. 715-0120 SpiralPin

72. 710-0650 TT Screw,5/16-18x0.875"

73. 710-0602 TT Screw,5/16-18x 1.00

74. 625-0062t LightKit

75. 681-0164t LightBracket-LH

781-1027At LightBracket-RH

76. 710-0874t Screw,5/16-18x 1.25

77. 712-3008t Jam Nut,3/8-16

78. 726-0201t SpeedNut,.3125ID

79. 711-04585 ClevisPin

80. 713-04036 ValveHandleLink

81. 714-0111 CotterPin

82. 710-0376 HexScrew,5/16-18x 1.00

t If Equipped

ENUiNE

_FACTORY PARTS

Toorder replacement

parts, call

1-800-800-7310

or visit

www.mtdproducts.com

MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR

The limited warranty set forth below isgiven by MTD LLCwith

respect to new merchandise purchased and usedin the United States

and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited

with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canadaand/

or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "MTD").

"MTD" warrants this product (excluding its Normal WearPartsand

Attachments as described below) against defects in material and

workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date

of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of

charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.

This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been

operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator's Manual

furnished with the product, and has not beensubject to misuse,

abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance,

alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage becauseof other

peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or use

of any part, accessory or attachment not approved by MTDfor use

with the product(s) covered bythis manual will void your warranty as

to any resulting damage.

Normal WearPartsare warranted to befree from defects in material

andworkmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of

purchase. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items

such as: batteries, belts, blades, bladeadapters, tines, grass bags,

wheels, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, friction

wheels, shaveplates, auger spiral rubber and tires.

Attachments-- MTD warrants attachments for this product against

defects in material and workmanship for aperiod of one (1) year,

commencing on the date of the attachment's original purchase or

lease.Attachments include, but are not limited to items such as:

grass collectors and mulch kits.

HOWTO OBTAINSERVICE:Warranty service is available, WITH

PROOFOFPURCHASE,through your local authorized service dealer.

Tolocate the dealer in your area:

In the U.S.A.

Checkyour Yellow Pages,or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,

Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-220-

4683 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdproducts.com.

In Canada

Contact MTDProducts Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G4J1, or call 1-800-

668-1238 or log onto our Web site at www.mtdcanada.com.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following

cases:

a. Theengine or component parts thereof. These items may carry a

separate manufacturer's warranty. Referto applicable manufactur-

er's warranty for terms andconditions.

b. Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders havea separate one-

yearwarranty.

c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade

sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,

deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish

dueto use or exposure.

d. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service

dealer.

e. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported

outside of the United States and/or Canada,and their respective

possessions and territories, exceptthose sold through MTD's

authorized channels of export distribution.

f. Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD parts.

g. Transportation charges and service calls.

h. MTD does not warrant this product for commercial use.

No implied warranty, includingany implied warranty of

merchantability offitness for aparticular purpose, applies after

the applicable periodof express written warranty above as to the

parts as identified. No other express warranty, whether written or

oral, except as mentioned above, given by any personor entity,

includinga dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall

bind MTD. Duringthe period of the warranty, the exclusiveremedy

is repair or replacement of the productasset forth above.

The provisionsasset forth in this warranty providethe sole and

exclusive remedy arising from the sale. MTD shall not be liable

for incidental orconsequential loss or damage including, without

limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn

care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a

warranted product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental

or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied

warranty lasts, sothe above exclusions or limitations may not apply

to you.

In no eventshaft recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of

the purchase price ofthe product sold. Alteration of safetyfeatures of

the product shall void this warranty. You assume the risk and liability

for loss, damage, or injuryto you and your property and/or to others

andtheir property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the

product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the

original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a

gift.

HOWSTATELAW RELATESTOTHIS WARRANTY: This limited

warranty givesyou specific legal rights, and you may also have other

rights which vary from state to state.

IMPORTANT:Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to

obtain warranty coverage.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136=0019; Phone: 1=800=800=7310, 1=330=220=4683

MTD Canada Limited =KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone 1=800=668=1238

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