YARDMACHINES OPERATOR'S MANUAL LOG SPLITTER VERTICAL SHAFT IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new log splitter. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your log splitter. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your log splitter for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operator's Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the MTD customer support department.
1. TRAINING • the splitter on level ground also prevents the spillage of gasoline from the fuel tank. Before operating this splitter, read and understand this operator's manual completely. Become familiar with it for your own safety. To fail to do so may cause serious injury. Do not allow anyone to operate your splitter who has not read this manual. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
splitting wedge if you step over. If you need to get to the other side, walk around. • protective features removed. These safety devices are for your protection. Never try to split two logs on top of each other. One may fly out and injure you. • When loading the log splitter, place your hands on the side of the log, not at the ends. Never attempt to load your splitter while the splitting wedge is in motion. You may get caught by the wedge and injured.
. TOWING • The coupler must be secured to the log splitter tongue tube with the original equipment bolts and nuts. See your local dealer for replacement parts. Coupler nuts should be tightened securely (23 foot pounds). This unit should not be towed on any street, highway or public road without checking the existing federal, local or state vehicle requirements. Any licensing or modifications such as taillights, etc.
SECTION ITEMS 4: UNPACKING REQUIRED AND ASSEMBLY FOR ASSEMBLY 5. Place the end of the tongue assembly in between the brackets on the wheel and reservoir tank assembly. Secure with hardware just removed and tighten to 23 ft-lbs. See Figure 3. 6. Remove the spring clip and clevis pin from the jack stand. Pivot the jack stand to the operating position (90°), and secure with spring pin and clevis pin. See Figure 4.
PREPARING . 2. THE ENGINE Place the log splitter on a firm, level surface. + Fill engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your log splitter. 3"to3 /2" PREPARING + Maintain fluid level within 3" to 3 1/2" from top at all times. Do not overfill. THE LOG SPLITTER Lubricate the beam area where splitting wedge will slide with engine oil (DO NOT USE GREASE). Make certain to oil both front and back of the beam face. . 2. Check fluid level using scale.
SECTION ENGINE 5: CONTROLS CONTROLS See the separate engine operator's manual that was packed with your log splitter. LOG SPLITTER CONTROL CONTROLS HANDLE Disengage: Pull the control handle up or back. Splitting wedge moves toward the cylinder. The control handle will lock in the disengage position. It will return to neutral automatically when the disengage stroke is complete. BEAM LOCKS Vertical Beam Handle Control= _ Beam Lock Figure 8 The control handle has three positions. See Figure 8.
TO STOP ENGINE WARNING: 1. Move the engine shut-off switch to the OFF position or move throttle control to the STOP position. 2. After engine has stopped, disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended. STARTING Wear leather work gloves, safety shoes and safety glasses when operating log splitter. Ensure safe footing. 1. Place the log splitter on level, dry and solid ground. 2.
VERTICAL HORIZONTAL • For vertical operation, pull the horizontal beam lock out and pivot it down to release the beam. Pivot the beam to the vertical position. • For horizontal operation, pull the vertical beam lock out and pivot it down. Pivot the beam to the horizontal position. • Lock the beam in the vertical position, by pulling out on the vertical beam lock and pivoting it to the left.
GIB PLATE ADJUSTMENT Adjust Gib Plate as follows: Periodically remove and replace the "gibs" (spacers) between the wedge plate and the back plate as follows. See Figure 12. 1. Remove the center bolt on top of the wedge plate. Slide the gib plate out. 2. Remove and replace the gibs. Reassemble the gib plate, making certain flat washers are in place under the gib plate. 3. Readjust the bolts on the side of the wedge plate as instructed above.
5. Loosensetscrewon pumpcouplinghalf,and removecouplinghalf. 6. Slidenewenginecouplinghalfontotheengine shaftuntiltheendoftheshaftisflushwiththe innerportionofthecouplinghalf.(Theremustbe spacebetweenendoftheenginesupport bracketandcouplinghalf.)Tightensetscrew. 7. Installpumpcouplinghalfandkeyonpump shaft.Rotatecouplinghalfuntilsetscrewfaces down.Donottightensetscrew. 8. Installnylon"spider"ontoenginecouplinghalf. 9. Alignpumpcouplinghalfwithnylon"spider"by rotatingengineusingstarterhandle.
SECTION 10: CONDITIONS WHICH WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY 1. Failure to maintain proper fluid level in reservoir will void your warranty, causing permanent damage to pump by allowing air to be drawn into pump. Fluid will become foamy. 2. Changing the relief valve setting or pressure adjustment of control valve without proper knowledge and instruction from the factory will void your warranty. A very minor adjustment could destroy the structural and safety limits for which the unit was designed.
SECTION 12: HYDRAULIC Trouble Possible Cylinder rod will not move Broken drive shaft. Slow cylinder shaft speed while extending and retracting Leaking cylinder Engine runs but wood will not split, or wood splits too slowly Engine stalls during splitting Engine will not turn or stalls under low load conditions Will not split logs ]Leaking pump ishaft seal TROUBLE Causes Shipping plugs left in hydraulic hoses. Set screws in coupling not adjusted properly. Loose shaft coupling.
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YARDMACHINESr)# The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC ("MTD") with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product 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 material or workmanship.
