MTD 550 Series Owner's manual

Category
Log splitters
Type
Owner's manual
Safety Assembly Operation Adjustments Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts Lists Warranty
OF A O A AL
* Model24BF572B729Shown
Log Splitter -- Model Series 550 Thru 570
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwithasparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.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.770-10529F
01/24/2007
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 ......................................... Back Cover
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOURNEW EQUIPMENT
Pleaselocatethe modelplate on theequipment andcopy the
informationto thesample modelplate providedto the right.
You can locatethe modelplate bystandingbehindthe unit
and lookingdownat the hydraulictank. Thisinformationwill be
necessaryto usethe website or obtainassistancefromyour
MTDdealer.
F
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 or have anyquestions regardingthe controls,operation,or maintenanceofthis
unit,youcanseek help from the experts.Choosefrom the options below:
1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click on Yardmachinesand then the CustomerSupport menuoption.
2. Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 800-7310.
3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,specifica-
tions,warranty andservice. Pleasereferto theengine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packedseparatelywith
your unit,for moreinformation.
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Safety Labels Found On Your Log Splitter
oREVERSE
INEUTRAL
IFORWARD
LOG
DISLODGER
Retract wedge,
lodged wood will be
automatically removed.
WARNING
DO NOTremove safety
{orany) labelsfromlog
;plitterfor any reason.
m_AIMOVING LOG SPLITTER BY HAND coup er a jus men is nee e , re er o
J__" Lock beakh _ _" hd°;iz _ ........ _t]i_ ........ j ................................
oc jac s an n own pus on, position,
Do not attempt to move log splitter . Attach safety ohains to tow vehiole,
up or down a slope by hand . Do not tow faster than 45 mph.
TOWING LOG SPLITTER High speed may cause loss of control.
Lock beam in horizontal osition. " Check Iooal, state and federal .
_/_" requirements be ore towing on any pub io road.
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i WARNING
Thissymbol points
outimportant safety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
Soafetyand/or property
f yourselfand others.
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
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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 safe operation in this
manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operatorcan
result inseriousinjury.This machine iscapable of amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.
Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injuryordeath.
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.
.
5.
6.
Z
8.
9.
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.
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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 staterequirementsare met.
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 partswhichdonotmeet
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.
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YourLog
Splitter
i
WARNING
tion unpackingthis
machinei Some
componentsare,e y
heavy and will require
additional people or
mechanical handling
equipmenL
Manual coversa range
of productspecifications
for Variousmodels:
Characteristicsand
featUresdiscussed
and/or illustratedin
this manual
applicableto a!l models:
MTD LLC reSerVesthe
right to ChangeProduct
specifiCatiOns:designs
and equipment Without
notice andwith0ut inCur:
ring obligation:
"_ ,_ WARNING:Useextreme caution
unpacking this machine.Some
__ components arevery heavy and will
require additional people or mechanical
handlingequipment.
Figure 3-1
Figure 3=2
NOTE:All referencesin thismanualtotheleft or right
sideof thelog splitterisfromtheoperatingpositiononly.
Exceptions,ifany,willbespecified.
Assembling the Tongue
Attaching the Jack Stand
Thejackstandisshippedinthetransportposition.
1. Removethespringclipandclevispinand pivot
thejack standtowardsthegroundtotheoperating
position.
2. Securethejackstandin positionwiththeclevispin
andspringclip.SeeFigure3-1.
Attaching the Tongue
1. Withthelogsplitterstillstandingupright,removetwo
hexboltsandhexnutsfromthetankbracket.See
Figure3-2.
2. Aligntheholesinthetonguewiththeholesin thetank
bracketandsecurewithhardwarejust removed.See
Figure3-2.
NOTE:Highpressurehosemustbeabovethetongue
assembly.
Connecting Cylinder to Beam
Thelogsplitterisshippedwiththebeamin thevertical
position.
1. Pullouttheverticalbeamlock,rotateitback,and
pivotthebeamtothehorizontalpositionuntilitlocks.
SeeFigure3-3.
2. Disconnectthedislodgerfromthebeamweldbracket
byremovingthesixhexscrews.SeeFigure3-4.
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Figure 3=3 Figure 3-4
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3. Disconnectthelogcradlefromthe beamon theside
ofthecontrolvalve.SeeFigure3-5.
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.
,
2.
Preparing the Log Splitter
Lubricatethebeamarea(wherethe splittingwedge
willslide)withengineoil;donotusegrease.
Removeventedreservoirdipstick,whichislocatedin
frontoftheengineon topofthe reservoirtank.See
Figure3-7.
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=5
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Figure 3-6
NOTE:Failureto refillthetankwillvoidunit'swarranty.
10.Extendandretractthewedge12completecycles
to removetrappedair inthesystem(thesystemis
"self-bleeding").
11.Refillreservoirwithinrangemarkedonthedipstick.
_ ARNING:Muchof the original
fluid hasbeendrawnintothecylinder
and hoses.Makecertainto refill the
reservoirto preventdamageto the
hydraulicpump.
Figure 3=7
NOTE:Somefluidmayoverflowfromtheventplugas
thesystembuildsheatandthefluidexpandsandseeks
a balancedlevel.
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Muchofthe original
fluidhas beendrawn
intothe cylinder
hoses: Makecertain to
refillthe reservoirto
preventdamage to the
hydraulicpump.
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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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IMPORTANT
i Yourlogsplitter may
be shippedwith motor
I oil inthe engine. You
MUSTcheckthe oil
levelbeforeoperat-
ing.Becareful notto
overfill.
Know Your Log Splitter
Cylinder
fislod
Control Handle
BeamAssembly
/
JackStand
Tongue
Vertical
Beam
Lock
TailLight
(If Equipped)
LogCradle
Horizontal Beam Lock
Figure 4=1
J_
VerticalBeamLock
J
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.
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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.
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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 (cleanor replaceregularly).
4. Usea breathercapon fluidreservoir.
5. Makesurepumpismountedandalignedproperly.
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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 in hydraulicsystem.
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 towing on
any publicroad.
NOTE:Usecautionwhenbackingup.It isrecom-
mendedtousea spotteroutsidethevehicle.
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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 orrepairs.
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
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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.
Maintainfluidlevelwithintherangespecifiedonthe
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.
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WARNING
'Excessive pressure
when seating beads
_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
anycircumstancesdo notexceedmanufacturer'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.
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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 unventilatedor metalstorage
shed,becertainto rustprooftheequipmentbycoating
witha lighto11orsilicone.
2. Wipeunitwithanoiled ragtopreventrust,especially
on thewedgeandthebeam.
3. Drainfueltank.Alwaysdrainfuelintoapproved
containeroutdoors,awayfromopenflame.Besure
thatengineiscoolbeforedrainingthefuel. Donot
smokewhilehandlingfuel.
15
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
I ¸
I i iii_
I i i i i
I_ _ i i
I i i i i
I i i_ i
Engineruns erratic
Problem Cause Remedy
Enginefailsto start 1. Sparkplugwiredisconnected. 1. Connectwiretosparkplug.
2. Fueltankemptyor stalefuel. 2. Filltankwithclean,freshgasoline.
3. Choke if equippednotinCHOKE 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 FASTposi-
7. Throttlecontrollevernotin correct tion.
startingposition
1. MovechokelevertoOFFposition.1. UnitrunningwithCHOKEapplied,ifso
equipped.
2. Sparkplugwireloose.
3. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel.
4. Waterordirt infuelsystem.
2. Connectandtightenspark
plugwire.
3. Cleanfuelline;filltankwith clean,
fresh(lessthan30 daysold)
gasoline.
4. Drainfueltank.Refillwith
freshfuel.
5. Dirtyaircleaner. 5. Cleanor replaceaircleaner.
6. Carburetornotadjustedproperly. 6. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.
EngneOverheats EngineOillevel owl 11 FillCrankcaseWithproperoil.
2. Dirtyaircleaner. 2. Cleanorreplaceair cleaner.
31 carburetornotadjustedproperlyl 3. Seeauthoiizedservicedealeil
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.
lO.Flushandcleanhydraulicsystem.
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Problem Cause Remedy
Slowcy indershaft I 1, Gearsectionsdamaged• I 1.Seeauthorizedservicedealer•
I
!
speedwhile extending 2. Excessivepumpinletvacuum. 2. Makecertainpumpinlethosesare
and retractng cearandunblocked-useshort,
largediameterinlethoses,
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.
I 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. Makecertainpumpinlethosesare
clearandunblocked
4 Incorrectoil level. 4. Checkoillevel.
5. Contaminatedoil. 5. Dran o ceanreservor,and ref .
6. Directionalvalveleaknginternally. i i .
6 Seeauthorzedservcedeaer
I 7 Overloadedc linder I 7 Donotattempttosp twood
y .
I aganstthe gran
8. nternallydamagedcylinder.
8. Seeauthorzedservcedeaer.
Enginestalls during 1. Lowhorsepower/weakengine. 1.
splitting 2. Overloadedcylinder. 2.
Seeauthorizedservicedealer.
Donotattemptto splitwood
againstthegrainor seeauthorized
servicedealer.
Engine wil! not turn Or Engine!PumPmisallgnmenL 1! Collectalignmentas necessa[y!
stalls under lowload 2: Frozenorseizedpump. 2 See authorizedservicedealer.
conditions 31 LowhorsepOwer/weakengine, see authorizedservicedealerl
Hydrau!ic!inesbloCk_d Flushandcleanhydrau!icsyste_
5,Blocked directionalvalve: 5: Flush andcleanhydraulicsystem.
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.
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Model Series 550 Thru 570
i
'L4_, :4_
To secure
ground wire
A
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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 OilFilter
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 TTScrew,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
19
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parts, call
1-800-800-7310
or visit
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tonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStates,its
possessionsandterritories.
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shipfora periodoftwo (2)yearscommencingonthedateoforiginal
purchaseandwill,at itsoption,repairor replace,freeofcharge,any
partfoundto bedefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thislimitedwar-
rantyshallonlyapplyifthisproducthasbeenoperatedand maintained
inaccordancewiththeOperator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,
andhasnotbeensubjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,
accident,impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,
ordamagebecauseofotherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresulting
fromthe installationor useofanypart,accessoryor attachmentnot
approvedby MTDforusewiththeproduct(s)coveredbythis manual
willvoidyourwarrantyastoanyresultingdamage.
Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befreefromdefectsinmaterialand
workmanshipfora periodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateof purchase.
Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batter-
ies,belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,
snowthrowerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.
HOW TO OBTAINSERVICE: Warrantyservice isavailable,WITH
PROOFOF PURCHASE,throughyour localauthorized service
dealer.Tolocate the dealer in yourarea, check yourYellowPages,
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warranty.
c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,blade
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MTD 550 Series Owner's manual

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