Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OF A O AL
Log Splitter- Model Series 5DIVl
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.769-03183A
07/12/2007
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 14
Engine Appendix .............................................. 16
Engine Safe Operation Practices ................. 16
Operating Your Engine .................................. 18
Maintaining Your Engine ............................... 20
illustrated Parts List ................................ Page 24
Warranty ............................................. Back Cover
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOURNEW EQUIPMENT
Pleaselocatethe modelplateon the equipment 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
wv,nN,mtdproducts,corn
Serial Number
MTD LLC
P.O. BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330-220-4683
800-800-73102
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,
you canseek help from the experts.Choosefrom the options below:
1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click on Yardmachinesand then theCustomerSupport menuoption.
2. Phonea CustomerSupport Representativeat 1.800.800.7310.Spanishspeakingagentsare available.
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Safety Labels Found On Your Log Splitter
oo.oT_emovo,_foty
(or any)labels from log
splitter for any reason,
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WARNING
Thissymbo points
out importantsafety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed, could
endangerthe personal
safetyand/or property
of yourselfand others.
Readand followall
instructionsinthis man-
ual beforeattemptingto
operatethis machine.
Failureto complywith
these instructionsmay
i resultin personalinjury.
Whenyou seethis
symbol -
i HEED ITSWARNING
Your
i Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis powermachine
to personswho read,
understand
andfollow thewarnings
and instructions
inthis manualand on
themachine.
WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of itsconstituents,andcertain vehicle compo-
nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancer and
birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: Thismachine was builtto be operatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operation in this
manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operator
can resultinserious injury.This machine iscapableof amputatinghandsand feet and throwing
objects. Failureto observethe following safety instructionscould result in seriousinjury or death.
General Practices
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the
machineand inthemanual(s)beforeattempting
toassembleandoperate.Keepthismanualin a
safeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfor
orderingreplacementparts.
2. Befamiliarwithallcontrolsandproperoperation.
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,children,andpetsatleast20 feet
fromthemachinewhileit isinoperation.
7. Neverallowanyoneto rideon thismachine.
8. Nevertransportcargoonthismachine.
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-
bustionengineandit isintendedforusenearany
unimprovedforest,brush,or grasscoveredland,
theengineexhaustshouldbeequippedwitha spark
arrester.Makesureyoucomplywithapplicablelocal,
state,andfederalcodes.Takeappropriatefirefighting
equipmentwithyou.
14.Thismachineshouldbe usedforsplittingwoodonly,
donotuseitforanyotherpurpose.
15.Followtheinstructionsin themanual(s)providedwith
anyattachment(s)forthismachine.
Preparation
1. Alwayswearsafetyshoesorheavyboots.
2. Alwayswearsafetyglassesorsafetygogglesduring
operatingthismachine.
3. Neverwearjewelryorlooseclothingthatmight
becomeentangledin movingor rotatingpartsofthe
machine.
4. Makesuremachineison levelsurfacebeforeoperat-
ing.
5. Alwaysblockmachineto preventunintendedmove-
ment.
e.
.
8.
9.
Alwaysoperatethis machinefromtheoperator
zone(s)specifiedinthemanual.
Logsshouldbecutwith squareendspriortosplitting.
Uselogsplitterin daylightor undergoodartificiallight.
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuse
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis
extremelyflammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineis
spilledonyourselforyourclotheswhichcanignite.
Washyourskinandchangeimmediately.
a. Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
c. Neverfuelmachineindoors.
d. Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengine
ishotor running.
e. Allowenginetocoolatleasttwo minutesbefore
refueling.
f. Neveroverfillthefueltank.Filltankto nomore
than1/2inchbelowbottomoffillernecktoprovide
spaceforfuelexpansion.
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g. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely. 3. Topreventfires,cleandebrisandchafffromthe
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,orfoot.
8. Useonlyyourhandto operatethecontrols.
9. Neverattemptto splitmorethanonelogata time
unlesstheramhasfullyextendedanda secondlogis
neededtocompletetheseparationofthefirstlog.
10.Forlogswhicharenotcutsquare,theleastsquare
endandthe longestportionofthelogshouldbe
placedtowardthebeamand wedge,andthe square
end placedtowardtheendplate.
11.Alwayskeepfingersawayfromanycracksthatopen
inthelogwhilesplitting.Theycanquicklycloseand
pinchoramputateyourfingers.
12.Keepyourworkareaclean,immediatelyremovesplit
woodaroundthemachinesoyoudo notstumbleover
it.
13.Nevermovethismachinewhiletheengineisrunning.
14.Thismachineshouldnotbe towedonanystreet,
highway,or publicroadbehinda vehicle.
Maintenance and Storage
1. Stoptheengine,disconnectthesparkplugand
grounditagainsttheenginebeforecleaning,or
inspectingthemachine.
2. Stoptheengineand relievehydraulicsystempressure
beforerepairingor adjustingfittings,hoses,tubing,or
othersystemcomponents.
.
.
engineandmufflerareas,iftheengineisequipped
witha sparkarrestermuffler,cleanand inspectit
regularlyaccordingtomanufacturersinstructions.
Replaceifdamaged.
Periodicallycheckthatall nutsandbolts,hose
clamps,and hydraulicfittingsaretightto besure
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
Checkall safetyguardsandshieldsto besure
theyareintheproperposition.Neveroperatewith
safetyguards,shields,or otherprotectivefeatures
removed.
6. Thepressurereliefvalveispresetatthefactory.Do
notadjustthevalve.
7. Neverattempttomovethismachineoverhillyor
uneventerrainwithoutadequatehelp.
8. Foryoursafety,replacealldamagedorwornparts
immediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's
(O.E.M.)partsonly."Useof partswhichdo notmeet
theoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
9. Donotalterthismachineinanymanner,alterations
suchasattachinga ropeor extensiontothecontrol
handle,or addingtothewidthor heightofthewedge
mayresultin personalinjury.
Spark Arrestor
__k ARNING: This machineisequipped
with an internalcombustionengine
and shouldnot beusedon or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunless the engine's
exhaustsystemisequippedwith a sparkarrestor
meetingapplicable local or statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedin
effectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateof
Californiatheaboveisrequiredbylaw(Section4442
oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstates
mayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyon federal
lands.
A sparkarresterforthemufflerisavailablethroughyour
nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe
servicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,Ohio
44136-0019.
Average Useful Life
AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommis-
sion(CPSC)andtheU.S.EnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA),this producthasanAverageUsefulLifeof
seven(7)years,or 130hoursofoperation.Attheendof
theAverageUsefulLife,buyanewmachineor havethe
machineinspectedannuallybyanauthorizedservice
dealertoensurethatallmechanicaland safetysystems
areworkingproperlyandnotwornexcessively.Failure
todo socan resultinaccidents,injuriesor death.
Operation
Practices
WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
out importantsafety
instructionswhich, if
not followed, could
endangerthe personal
safetyandlor propertyof
yourselfand others.Read
and follow all instructions
inthis manual before
attempting to operate
this math ine.Failure
to complywiththese
instructionsmayresult
in personalinjury.When
you seethis symbol -
HEED ITS WARNING
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Setting Up
Your Log
Splitter
,_1 WARNING:Useextremecaution
unpacking thismachine.Some
__ componentsareveryheavyand will
requireadditional peopleor mechanical
handlingequipment.
NOTE:Allreferencesinthismanualtotheleft or right
sideof thelog splitterisfromtheoperatingpositiononly.
Exceptions,ifany,willbespecified.
Preparing the Log Splitter
iMPORTANT:Thelogsplitterisshippedwithouthydraulic
fluidin thereservoirtank. YouMUSTaddfluidbefore
operating.Proceedwiththefollowingsteps:
1. Removeoilplug,whichislocatedontheendofthe
Figure 3-1 beamassembly.SeeFigure3-1.
2. Tiltunitbackandadd1.5gallonsofhydraulicfluid
(Dexron®III,or10weightAWhydraulicoil).
3. Replaceandtightenoil plug.
4. Lowerunittolevelground.
IMPORTANT:Maximumfluidlevelwillnotbeachieved
untilcylinderiscycled(SeeOperating Your LogSplit-
ter). Checkwhenfluidiscoldandwithunitlevel.Never
runbelowthislevel- pumpwillberuined.
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IMPORTANT:Thisunitisshippedwithoutgasolineor oil
in theengine.Fillupgasolineandoil BEFOREpriming
pumpor operatingyourlogsplitter.
5. Addoil providedbeforeprimingpumporstartingunit
forthefirsttimeoutofthebox.SeeEngineOperation
sectionforthisandforlocationoftheoilfill.
6. Servicetheenginewith gasolineasinstructedinthe
EngineOperationsection. See EngineOperation
sectionforlocationofgasfill.
_ ARNING:Useextremecarewhenhan-
dlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammableand thevaporsare explosive.
Neverfuel the machine indoorsor while
the engineishot or running.Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars,pipesand other sourcesof ignition.
.
Makesurethattheengineswitchisoff.SeeFigure
3-2.Primethehydraulicpumpbypullingthe recoil
starterasfarasitwillgo.Repeatapproximately4-6
times.
8. a. Removeclevispinandhairpinclip. SeeFigure3-3.
b. Pivothydraulicvalvecontrolbackintoslotofvalve.
c. Alignholesand reinstallclevispinand hairpinclip.
9. a. Pulllockingpinfromcylinderbase.SeeFigure3-4.
b. Usehandleto slidecylinderbackto lockinplace.
c. Reinstallpin.
10.Lubricatethebeamarea(wherethecylinderwillslide)
withengineoil; donotusegrease.
Figure 3=2
Figure 3=3
Figure 3=4
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Operating
Your Log
Splitter
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Know Your Log Splitter
StarterRope
HydraulicHandle,.,_
ValveControl._._
Cylinder
Wedge
Air Vent
Engine Switch
Ram
Locking ,,,
Pin
Beam
Choke
Hydraulic Oil Fill
Figure 4=1
Hydraulic Valve Control
Thehydraulicvalvecontrolhasthreepositions.
• FORWARD:MovecontrolFORWARDtowardwedge
tosplitwood.
__i ARNING:Wearleatherwork gloves,
safetyshoes,earprotection,and safety
glasses whenoperating a log splitter.
Ensuresafefooting.
NOTE:Controlhandlewillreturnto neutralpositionas
soonashandleis released.(ForwardPosition only)
NEUTRAL:Releasethecontrolor movethe leverto
neutralpositionto stopmovement.
REVERSE:MovecontrolBACKto returntoward
thecylinderbase.Thecontrolstaysinthereturn
(Reverse)positionandreturnsto neutralautomati-
callywhenfullyretracted.
Handle
Thehandleisusedtoslidethecylinderintooperating
position.
Air Vent
Theair ventislocatedontherearofthewedgeandis
usedtohelpventairoutofthehydraulicfluidreservoir.To
preventfluidfromescapingoutofthishole,thelog splitter
mustalwaysbeoperatedon levelground.
NOTE:Reversepositionmayalsobeoperatedbackto
neutralpositionmanually,ifnecessary.
__L WARNING:Read,understand, and
follow all instructionsandwarnings on
the machineand inthis manualbefore
operating.
Safety Switch
Thesafetyswitchisintendedtopreventtheoperator
fromstartingtheenginewithoutthecylinderbeingin the
operating"lock"position.SeeFigure4-3forthelocation
ofthesafetyswitch.
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Starter Rope
Thestarterropeislocatedontheengine.SeeFigure4-1.
Pulltherecoilstarterropetostarttheunit.
Engine Switch
Theengineswitchis locatedon theengine.Turniton
whenstartingtheengineanduseittoturnofftheengine.
Choke
Thechokeislocatedon theengineandwhenactivated,
closesthechokeplateon thecarburetorandaidsin
startingtheengine.
Starting Log Splitter
WARNING:Alwayskeephandsand feet
clearof equipmentmovingparts.Donot
usea pressurizedstartingfluid. Vapors
areflammable.
NOTE: Makesurehydraulicpumpisprimedasinstructed
inthe"SettingUpYourLogSplitter"section.
1. Removelockingpin fromcylinderstorageposition.
See Figure4-2.
2. Usehandleto slidecylinderrearwardintotheoperat-
ing"Lock"position,engagingthesafetyswitch,and
reinsertlockingpin.See Figure4-3.
3. Placethelog splitteronlevel,dry,andsolidground.
4. Pulloutthechokeknoblocatedon theengine.See
Figure4-4 inset.
NOTE:Useofthechokemaynot benecessaryifthe
engineiswarmor theair temperatureishigh.
5. Turnengineswitchtoon.SeeFigure4-4inset.
6. Pullthestartergriplightlyuntilresistanceisfelt,
thenpullrapidlytoovercomecompression,prevent
kickbackandstartengine.SeeFigure4-4.If engine
doesnotstartaftertensecondsofrepeatedpulls,wait
a fewminutesand repeat.
IMPORTANT:Donotallowthestartergriptosnap
backagainsttheropeguide.Returnitgentlytoprevent
damagetothe starter.
7. Whenenginewarmsup,pushinthechokeknob.
8. Usethehydraulicvalvecontroltoextendandretract
cylinder4-6 cyclesto removetrappedairinthe
system.
__i ARNING:Whenstartinga warm
engine,the muffler and surrounding
areasare hot and cancausea burn.Do
not touch.
Figure 4-2
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Operating
Your Log
Splitter
Reverse _ Stopping Log Splitter
_l_,,jk: 1. Turnofftheengineswitch.
Neutra 2. Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe
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enginetopreventunintendedstarting.
3. Removelockingpin.
4. Returncylinderbacktooriginalposition.
5. Placelockingpinbackintocylinderbaseto lockunit.
Figure 4=5
Before Each Use
1. Removetheoil plugandcheckhydraulicfluidlevelon
levelground.Maintainfluidleveltojust belowoil plug.
Refillifnecessary.ApprovedfluidsincludeDexron®
III,or 10weightAWhydraulicoil.
2. Check engineoil level.Refillifnecessary.
3. Fillupgasolineifnecessary.
4. Lubricatethebeamareawherecylinderwillslidewith
engineoil.Donotusegreaseto lubricate.Makesure
tolubricateboththetopand bottomofthebeamface.
5. Attachsparkplugwireto thesparkplug.
Using the Log Splitter
IMPORTANT:Alwaysoperateonlevelground,otherwise
fluidmaybeforcedoutthroughtheair venthole.
1. Blockthefrontandbackofbothwheels.
2. Placethelogagainstthesplittingwedge.Onlysplit
woodinthedirectionofthegrain.
3. Stabilizelog,ifneeded,with yourlefthandonthe
sideof thelog only.Neverplacehand on the end
between the log and the ram.
IMPORTANT:Onlyoneadultshouldstabilizethelog and
operatethehydraulicvalvecontrol,sotheoperatorhas
fullcontroloverthelogandtheram.
4. MovehydraulicvalvecontrolFORWARDuntilram
toucheslog.Releasethehydraulicvalvecontrolto
NEUTRALpositionto stopthe rammovement.See
Figure4-5.
5. Removeyourlefthandfromlog.Movehydraulicvalve
controlFORWARDto splitlog.
6. MovehydraulicvalvecontrolBACKtofully retractthe
ramtothelockedposition.
__IL WARNING:Neverremove partiallysplit
wood from thewedgewith your hands.
Fingers maybecometrapped between
split wood.
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Operating Tips Never:
Always: 1. Usewhenfluidisbelow200For above150oF.
1. Usecleanfluidandcheckfluidlevelregularly. 2. Operatein FORWARDorREVERSEpositionwith
2. Usean approvedhydraulicfluid.Approvedfluids ramstoppedforextendedperiod.
includeDexron®Ill,ora10WeightAWhydraulicoil. 3. Attemptto adjustunloadingor reliefvalvesettings.
3. Keephosesclearand unblocked.
4. Operatewithairin hydraulicsystem.
4. Usethehydraulicvalvecontroltoextendandretract
5. Useteflontapeonhydraulicfittings.
cylinder4-6 cyclestoremovetrappedair inthesystem
beforeoperating. 6. Attemptto cutwoodacrossthegrain, r' Log
5. Flushandcleanhydraulicsystembeforerestarting 7. Attemptto removepartiallysplitwoodfromthe
afterservicing, wedgewithyourhands.
6. Use"pipedope"onallhydraulicfittings.
7. Operateon levelground.
8. Allowtimeforwarm-upbeforesplittingwood.
9. Primethepumpbeforeinitialstart-upbypullingthe
recoilstarteron theengine4-6timeswithengine
switchin OFFpositionandsparkplugdisconnected.
10.Splitwoodalongthegrain(lengthwise)only.
11.Keeplogcenteredinfrontofram.
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Maintaining
Your Log
Splitter
Figure 5=1
_ ARNING:Beforecleaning,
lubricating,repairing,or inspecting,
disengagethe controlleverand stop
engine.Disconnectthesparkplug
wireand grounditagainstthe engineto prevent
unintended starting.Alwayswearsafetyglasses
during operationorwhileperforminganyadjust-
ments or repairs.
Conditions that Will Void Warranty
1. Failuretomaintainproperfluidlevelinreservoir
2. Changingthe reliefvalvesettingorpressureadjust-
mentofcontrolvalvewithoutproperknowledgeand
instructionfromthefactory
_ WARNING:Higherpressurecould
cause the hoses to burst, cylinder
to rupture, and intensefluid to be
released,which could resultin serious personal
injury.
Hydraulic Fluid
• Checkthehydraulicfluidlevelin thelogsplitter
reservoirtankbeforeeachuse.Maintainfluidlevelto
just belowtheoil plug.
• Havethehydraulicfluidinthe reservoirchangedevery
100hoursofoperation.Seeyourauthorizedservice
dealertohavethehydraulicfluidchanged.
Beam and Splitting Wedge
• Lubricatetopandbottomof thebeam(whereitcomes
intocontactwiththecylinder),beforeeachuse,with
engineoil.
Hose Clamps (if Equipped)
• Check,beforeeachuse,ifhoseclampsonthesuction
hose(attachedtothesideofthepump)aretight.
Checkthehoseclampsonthe returnhoseat least
oncea season.
Engine
RefertotheEnginemaintenancesectionforall mainte-
nanceinstructions.
Changing the Belt
_ ARNING:Besure to shut the engine
off, disconnect the spark plugwire(s)
and ground against the engineto
preventunintended starting before
removingthebelt.
Thebeltonyourlogsplitterissubjecttowearandshould
be replacedif anysignsofweararepresent.
IMPORTANT:TheV-beltfoundon yourlogsplitterisa
non-clutching,constanttensionbelt.Asubstitute(non-
OEM)V-beltcanbe dangerous.Fora properworking
machine,usefactoryapprovedbelts.
Tochangeor replacethebeltonyourlogsplitter,proceed
asfollows:
3. Disassemblingthepump
4. Useofincorrecthydraulicfluid
5. Lackoflubricationor improperlubricationofthe
beamor unit
6. Excessiveheatingofthehydraulicsystem
7. Attemptingtostartunitin temperaturesunder20°F
withoutpre-heatingfluidin reservoir
8. Unattendedleaksinhydraulicsystem
NOTE:Thisprocedurerequirestheassistanceof a
secondperson.
1. Placetheunitin thetransportpositiononlevelground
asshownin Figure5-1.
2. Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainst
theengine.
3. Draingasolineor placea pieceofplasticbeneaththe
gascaptopreventgasolineleakage.
4. Removethebeltcoverbyremovingthesix self-tap-
pingscrewsthat fastenittotheframe.SeeFigure5-1.
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5. Chockbothwheels,frontandrear,andhaveyour f
helpergraspthefrontoftheunitandcarefullytilt it
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backtoexposethebeltdriveunderneath.
IMPORTANT:Topreventengineoil fromentering
carburetorand/orhydraulicoilfromescapingthroughthe
air venthole,do nottilt unittotheside.
6. Whileyourpartnercontinuestoholdtheunitup,grasp
theidlerpulleynutwitha9/16hexwrenchor socket
and pivottheidlerbracketasshownin Figure5-2.
Thiswillenablethebelttobeeasilyremovedfromthe
idlerpulley.
WARNING:Avoidthe possibilityof
a pinchinginjury.Donot placeyour
fingers on the idlerspringor between
the beltand a pulleywhile removingthe
belt.
7. Removethebeltfromaroundtheengineandpump
pulleys.
8. Routethe newbeltaroundthethreepulleysasshown
in Figure5-2.
NOTE:Idlerbracketmustpivotfreely.
9. Haveyourpartnerlowerunitandremountthebelt
coverremovedearlier.Donotovertighten.
10.Removepieceof plasticfromgascap(ifused).
11.Reconnectsparkplug.
Storing Your Log Splitter
Prepareyourlog splitterforstorageattheendofthe
seasonor ifthelog splitterwillnotbeusedfor30 daysor
more.
A WARNING:Neverstoremachinewith
fuel inthe fuel tank insideof building
where fumes may reachan open flame
or spark,or where ignitionsources
are presentsuchas hotwaterand spaceheaters,
furnaces, clothesdryers,stoves,electricmotors,etc.
Figure 5=2
2. Wipeunitwith anoiledragtopreventrust,especially
onthewedgeandthebeam.
3. Drainfueltank.Alwaysdrainfuelintoapproved
containeroutdoors,awayfromopenflame.Besure
thatengineiscoolbeforedrainingthefuel.Donot
smokewhilehandlingfuel.
4. Starttheengineandletitrununtilthefuellinesand
carburetorareempty.
5. Removesparkplug.Holdingaragoverthecylinder
hole,pourapproximately1/2ounce(approximately
onetablespoon)ofengineoil intocylinderandcrank
slowlyto distributetheoil.
6. Replacesparkplug.
7. Donotstoregasolinefromoneseasontoanother.
8. Replaceyourgasolinecanifit startsto rust.Rust
and/ordirt inthegasolinewillcauseproblems.
NOTE:Formoreinformationon storingtheengine,refer
totheEngineMaintenancesection.
9. Storeunitin a clean,dryarea.Donotstorenextto
corrosivematerials,suchasfertilizer.DONOTstore
unitinuprightposition.
1. Cleanthelog splitterthoroughly.
NOTE:Wedo notrecommendtheuseofpressurewash-
ersor gardenhosetocleanyourunit.Theymaycause
damageto bearingsortheengine.Theuseofwaterwill
resultinshortenedlifeand reduceserviceability.
NOTE:Ifstoringinanunventilatedor metalstorage
shed,becertainto rustprooftheequipmentbycoating
witha lightoil orsilicone.
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Maintaining
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the minor adjust-
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Preblem Cause Remedy
Enginefailsto start Sparkplugwiredisc0nneCted, i Connectwiretosparkplug.
2: FUeltankemPtYor StalefUell tankwith €iean,freshgasoline:
&Choke notinCHOKEposition, 3, Chokeengineas instructedin
!'OperatingYourLogSplitter!!:
4. Trunnionsnotdepressingsafetyswitch 4 Moyecylinderintolocked positOn,
Fauitysparkpiugl
Blockedfuellinel Cleanfueliine
7, EngineF!o0dedl 7, waitafewminutest0starL
Engineruns erratic
1. UnitrunningwithCHOKEapplied.
2. Sparkplugwireloose.
3. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel.
4. Waterordirt infuelsystem.
1. PushCHOKEknobin.
2. Connectandtightenspark
plugwire.
3. Cleanfuelline;filltankwithclean,
fresh(lessthan30 daysold)
gasoline.
4. Drainfueltank.Refillwith
freshfuel.
5. Refertoenginemaintenance
5. Dirtyaircleaner, section.
6. Ventingascapplugged. 6. Clearvent.
Engine Overheats Engineoil !eve Iowl 1 Fi!!Crankiasewithproperoi!.
2: Airf!owrestricted, 2 Removeblowerhousing
i ..... andclean.
Occasionalskips 1. Sparkpluggap tooclose. 1. Adjustgapto .030".
(hesitates)at
highspeed
des poor y Spark p!ugfouled faultyorgap 1: Resetgapto .o30'!or replace
, toowde Sparkplugl
Dirtyaircleaner. 2 Rderto eng!nemaintenance
' section.
Problem
Cylinder rodwill not
move
Cause
1. Brokenorwornbelt.
2. Shippingplugsleft inhydraulichoses.
3. Setscrewsinpumppulleynot
adjustedproperly.
4. Loosepulley.
5. Pumpgearsectionsdamaged.
6. Damagedreliefvalve.
7. Hydrauliclinesblocked.
8. Incorrectoil level.
9. Damageddirectionalvalve.
10.Blockeddirectionalvalve.
11.Unlevelground;hydraulicfluidnot
reachingpump.
Remedy
1. Replacebelt.
2. Disconnecthydraulichoses,
removeshippingplugs,reconnect
hoses.
3. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.
4. Correctengine/pumpalignmentas
necessary.
5. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.
6. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.
7. Flushandcleanhydraulicsystem.
8. Checkoillevel.
9. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.
lO.Flushandcleanhydraulicsystem.
11.Movelogsplittertolevelground.
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Problem Cause Remedy
Slowcy indershaft I 1, Gearsectionsdamaged. I 1. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.
speedwhile extending 2, Excessivepumpinletvacuum. 2. Makecertainpumpinlethosesare
B
I
and retracting, clearandunblocked-useshort,
largediameterinlethoses.
3 Seeauthorzedservcedeaer
3. Slowenginespeed.
4 Seeauthorzedservcedeaer
4. Damagedreliefvalve.
5 Checko eve
5 Incorrectoillevel.
6 Dran o ceanreservor and ref
6. Containnatedoil.
7 Seeauthorzedservcedeaer
7. Directionalvaveleakinginternally.
8 Seeauthorzedservcedeaer
8. Internallydamagedcylinder.
9, Movelogsplittertolevelground.
9. Unt noton eve ground.
LeakingCylinder 1. Brokenseals. 1. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.
2. Scoredcylinder. 2. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.
Engine runs butwood 1. Smallgearsectiondamaged. 1. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.
will notsplit or wood 2. Pumpcheckvalveleaking. 2. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.
splits too slowly 3. Excessivepumpinletvacuum. 3. Makecertainpumpinlethosesare
I clearandunblocked.
4. Incorrectoil level. 4, Checkoillevel.
5 Contaminatedoil 5. Drainoil,cleanreservoir,and refill.
6. Directionalvalveleakinginternally. 6. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.
7 Overloadedc linder 7 Donotattempttosp twood
I ' Y " I aga'nstthe gra'n
8. nternaydamagedcy nder. 8. Seeauthorzedservcedeaer.
9 Wornbelt. I 9, Replacebelt,
I lO.Unitnoton levelground. I lO.Movelogsplittertolevelground.
Enginestallsduring 1. Lowhorsepower/weakengine. 1. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.
splitting 2. Overloadedcylinder. 2. Donotattemptto splitwood
againstthegrainor seeauthorized
servicedealer.
Enginewill not turnor 1, Engine/pumpmisalignment, 1. Correctalignmentas necessary.
stalls under lowload 2. Frozenorseizedpump. 2. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.
conditions 3. Lowhorsepower/weakengine, 3. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.
I 4 Hydraucnes bocked 4 Fushandcean hydrauc
system
g
. 5. Blockeddirectionalvalve. I 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.
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ydraulic
Trouble
Shootin
For repairs beyond
theminoradjust-
mentslisted here,
contact an authorized
service dealer.
En line
Safe
Operation
Practices
WARNING: Gasoline and its vapors are extremelyflammableand explosive.Fireor
explosioncancause severeburnsor death. Ifgasoline isspilled onyourselforyour
clothes,wash yourskin and changeclothes immediately.
Gasolineand its vaporsare
extremely flammable and
explosive. Fire or explosion can
cause severe burns or death, if
gasoline isspilled on yourself
or yourclothes, wash your skin
and change clothes immediately.
o
o
o
Whenaddingfuel,turnengineOFFandletengine
coolat least2 minutesbeforeremovinggascap.
Fillfueltankoutdoorsor inwellventilatedarea.
Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicleor onatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontain-
ersonthegroundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
filling.
• Ifpossible,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe
truckor trailerandrefueliton theground.Ifthis is
notpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipmentona trailer
witha portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma gasoline
dispensernozzle.
• Keepthenozzlein contactwiththerimof thefuel
tankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingis
complete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.
• Donotoverfillfueltank.Filltanktoapproximately
oneinchbelowlowestportionofnecktoallowfor
fuelexpansion.
• Keepgasolineawayfromsparks,openflames,pilot
lights,heat,andotherignitionsources.
• Neverfuelequipmentindoorsbecauseflammable
vaporswillaccumulatein thearea.
• Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
• Checkfuelline,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyfor
cracksor leaks.Replaceif necessary.
• Whenstartingengine,makesuresparkplug,muffler,
fuelcapandaircleanerareinplace.
• Donotcrankenginewithsparkplugremoved.
• Iffuelspills,wait untilitevaporatesbeforestarting
engine.
• Whenoperatingequipment,donottipengineor
equipmentatanglewhichcausesgasolinetospill.
• Donotchokecarburetorto stopengine.
• Whentransportingequipment,transportwithfueltank
EMPTY.
Whenstoringgasolineorequipmentwithfuelin tank,
storeawayfromfurnaces,stoves,waterheatersor
otherappliancesthathavepilotlightorotherignition
sourcebecausetheycanignitegasolinevapors.
,__. Starting engine creates spark-
ing. Sparking can ignite nearby
__ flammable gases. Explosion and
fire could result.
If thereisa naturalorLPgasleakageinarea,donot
startengine.
• Donotusepressurizedstartingfluidsbecausevapors
areflammable.
_ ngines give off carbon mon-
oxide, an odorless, colorless,
poisonous gas.Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting, or death.
Startandrunengineoutdoors.
• Donotstartor runengineinenclosedarea,evenif
doorsor windowsare open.
_ nintentional sparking can result
infire or electric shock. Unin-
tentional start-up can result in
entanglement, traumatic amputa-
tion, or laceration.
• Beforeperformingadjustmentsor repairs,disconnect
sparkplugwireand keepitawayfromsparkplug.
• Whentestingforspark,useapprovedsparkplug
tester.
Donotcheckforsparkwithsparkplugremoved.
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Runningengine produces heat.
Engineparts, especially muffler,
become extremely hot. Severe
thermal burns canoccur on
contact. Combustibledebris,
suchas leaves,grass, brush, etc.,
cancatchfire.
• Allowmuffler,enginecylinder,andfinstocoolbefore
touching.
• Keepchildrenawayfromhotor runningengines.They
cansufferburnsfroma hotmuffler.
Removeaccumulatedcombustiblesfrommufflerand
cylinderarea.
_ Rotating engine partscan
contactor entangle hands, feet,
hair, clothing,or accessories.
Traumaticamputation or severe
lacerationcan result.
Operateequipmentwithguardsin place.
Keephandsandfeetawayfromrotatingparts.
SafetyAlert
• Tieuplonghairand removejewelry.
Donotwearloose-fittingclothing,danglingdraw-
stringsoritemsthatcouldbecomecaught.
,__ Rapid retractionof starter cord
(kickback) will pull hand and
arm toward engine faster than
you can let go. Brokenbones,
fractures, bruisesor sprains
could result.
• Whenstartingengine,pullcordslowlyuntilresis-
tanceisfelt,thenpullrapidly.
• Removeallexternalequipment/engineloadsbefore
startingengine.
• Directcoupledequipmentcomponentssuchas,but
notlimitedtoblades,impellers,pulleys,sprockets,
etc.,mustbesecurelyattached.
Safety Label Location
Thislabelwarnsyouofpotentialhazardsthat can
causeseriousinjury.Readitcarefully.Referto Figure
8-1forexplanationofsymbols.If thelabelcomesoff or
becomeshardto read,contactthedealerforreplace-
ment.
International Symbols and Meanings
A
HotSurface ToxicFumes
GasolineIs
Flammable
ReadOwner's
Manual
UnleadedFuel
G
Start
Figure8-1:Internationalsymbolsandmeanings.
Run
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O,o,a,.o°
ractices
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Operating
Your
Engine
Know Your Engine
FuelCap
Air Cleaner
Starter
Gri
0il Fill Ca
0il Dra
Plug
Figure9-1:Themajorcomponentsofthe engine.Theshroudonyourenginemaydiffer.
Readthissectionbeforestartingyourlog splitterengine.Comparetheillustrationsin Figure9-1withyourlogsplitter
enginetofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofvariouscontrolsandadjustments.
Pre-Operation Check
Oil Recommendations
IMPORTANT:Thisengineis shippedwithoutgasolineor
oil intheengine.Runningtheenginewithinsufficientoil
cancauseseriousenginedamageandvoidtheengine
warranty.
+ Beforestartingengine,fillwithoil. Donotover-fill.Oil
capacityisabout20oz.
Usea 4-stroke,oranequivalenthighdetergent,
premiumqualitymotoroilcertifiedtomeetorexceed
U.S.automobilemanufacturer'srequirementsforservice
classificationSG/SF.MotoroilsclassifiedSG/SFwill
showthis designationon thecontainer.
SAE10W-30is recommendedforgeneral,alltem-
peratureuse.If singleviscosityoilisused,selectthe
appropriateviscosityfortheaveragetemperaturein your
areafromthecharttotheright.
NOTE:A5w30syntheticoil maybeusedto improve
startabilityforcoldweather(temperaturesbelow40
degreesF).
IMPORTANT:Usingnondetergentoil or 2-stroke
engineoil couldshortenthe engine'sservicelife.
20w40,
I
15w40,
__ 20w
__ 20
lmmlmlmlllilll
m3o
!ow5o _____
0 _ mHllJ mlmml _ _ _
v
®
10w30 _____1
(°C)-300 -200 -I0 ° 0° I0 ° 200 300 400
(°F)-20o 0° 200 400 600 800 1000
Ambient Temperature
1. SingleViscosity
2. MultiViscosity
Check Oil Level
IMPORTANT:Besuretochecktheengineona level
surfacewiththeenginestopped.
1. Removetheoil fillercapandwipethedipstickclean.
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2. Insertthedipstickintotheengineblock,butdo not ""X
screwitin.SeeFigure9-2. }
3. If thelevelislow,slowlyaddoiltotheupperlimiton _|
thedipstick.
4, Tightendipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine,
IMPORTANT:Donotoverfill.Overfillingwithoil may
causesmoking,hardstarting,sparkplugfouling,oroil
saturationof aircleaner.
Fuel Recommendations
Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedorlowleadedto
minimizecombustionchamberdeposits)witha minimum
of87octane.Gasolinewith upto 10%ethanolor 15%
MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbeused.Never
usean oil/gasolinemixtureordirty gasoline.Avoid
gettingdirt,dust,orwaterinthefueltank.DONOTuse
E85gasoline.
__i= ARNING:Gasoline isextremelyflam-
mableand isexplosiveunder certain
conditions.
Refuel inawell-ventilatedareawith theengine
stopped. Donot smoke or allow flames or sparks
inthe areawhere the engine isrefueledor where
gasoline isstored.
Donot overfill thefuel tank (thereshould be no fuel
inthe filler neck). After refueling,makesure thetank
capisclosedproperlyand securely.
Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled
fuel or fuel vapormayignite.If anyfuel isspilled,
makesure the areaisdry beforestarting the engine.
Avoidrepeatedor prolongedcontact with skin or
breathing of vapor.
Check Fuel Level
1. Cleanaroundfuelfill beforeremovingcaptofuel.
2. Filltankto approximatelyoneinchbelowlowest
portionofnecktoallowforfuelexpansion.Becareful
notto overfill.
IMPORTANT:Beforerefueling,allowenginetocooltwo
minutes.
Starting The Engine
_ ARNING:Alwayskeephandsand
feet clear of equipment moving parts.
Donot usea pressurizedstarting fluid.
Vaporsare flammable.
1. Checkto makesurethatcylinderisintheoperating
"Lock"position,engagingsafetyswitch.
2. Pulloutthechokeknoblocatedontheengine.See
Figure9-3 inset.
Figure 9-2: Checking the oil level.
Figure9-3:Startingthelogsplitter.
NOTE:Useofthechokemaynotbenecessaryifthe
engineiswarmortheair temperatureishigh.
3. Turnengineswitchtoon.
4. Pullthestartergriplightlyuntilresistanceisfelt,
thenpullrapidlytoovercomecompression,prevent
kickbackand startengine.SeeFigure9-3.If engine
doesnotstartaftertensecondsof repeatedpulls,wait
a fewminutesand repeat.
IMPORTANT:Donotallowthestartergriptosnap
backagainsttheropeguide.Returnit gentlytoprevent
damagetothestarter.
5. Whenenginewarmsup,pushinthechokeknob.
Stopping The Engine
1. Turnofftheengineswitch.
Operating
Your
Engine
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Maintaining
Your
Engine
WARNING:Shutoff theenginebefore
performing any maintenance.To
preventaccidental start-up,disconnect
the spark plug boot.
IMPORTANT:Ifenginemustbe tippedtotransport
equipmentorto inspect,keepsparkplugsideofengine
up.Transportingortippingenginesparkplugdownmay
causesmoking,hardstarting,sparkplugfouling,oroil
saturationofair cleaner.
Periodicinspectionandadjustmentof theengineis
essentialifhighlevelperformanceisto bemaintained.
Regularmaintenancewillalsoensurea longservicelife.
Therequiredserviceintervalsandthekindofmainte-
nancetobe performedare describedinthetablebelow.
Followthehourlyor calendarintervals,whicheveroccur
first.Morefrequentserviceisrequiredwhenoperatingin
adverseconditions.
Maintenance Schedule
First5 hours
Tasks
ChangeEngine
Oil _//
ServiceAir
Cleaner
ServiceSpark
Plug
CleanFinger ........
Guard
CleanAround
Muffler
Eachuseor
every5 hours
Everyseason
or 25hours
Everyseason
or50 hours
,//
Everyseason
or 100hours
v"
ServiceDates
1 Servicemorefrequentlywhenusedindustyareas.
ff Ifoperatingunderheavyloador highambienttemperature.
Oil FillCap
Figure10-1:Changingthe oil.
Oil Service
• Checkoillevelregularly.
• Besurecorrectoil levelismaintained.Checkeveryfive
hoursordailybeforestartingengine.Seeoil checking
procedureintheOperationsection.
Oil Change
IMPORTANT:Besuretocheckengineona levelsurface
withtheenginestopped.Draintheoilwhiletheengineis
stillwarmto assurerapidandcompletedraining.
1. Removedrainplugandallowoil todrainintoasuitable
container.SeeFigure10-1.
2. Reinstallthedrainplugandtightenitsecurely.
3. Refillwiththe recommendedoil (seeOperation
section)andchecktheoil level.See Figure10-1.
4. Reinstalltheoilfillcapsecurely.
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