Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty A OF O A AL * Model24BF572B729Shown Log Splitter -- Model Series 550 Thru 570 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit isequippedwithan internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor grass-coveredland unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(
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 ......................................... Safe Operation Practices ...................... Setting UpYour Log Splitter ................. Operating Your Log Splitter .................. Page Page Page Page 3 4 6 8 Maintaining Your Log Splitter ............ Page 12 Troubleshooting ........
Safety Labels Found On Your Log Splitter oREVERSE INEUTRAL IFORWARD LOG DISLODGER Retract wedge, lodged wood will be automatically removed. WARNING DO NOT remove safety {orany) labelsfromlog ;plitter for any reason. m_AIMOVING • • Do up TOWING J__" LOG oc Lock Lock jac not or SPLITTER s an attempt down to a LOG beam beakh n _ _"in slope BY own move by HAND pus log • on, splitter hand . Attach . Do SPLITTER horizontal hd°;iz _ ........ coup High osition._t]i_ ........
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
15.This machineshouldnot be towedon anystreet, highwayor publicroadwithoutcheckingthe existing federal,state,or localvehiclerequirements.Any licensing or modificationssuch as taillights,etc., neededto comply,is thesole responsibilityof the purchaser.If a "Statementof Origin"isrequiredin yourstate, seeyourlocaldealer. f. Neveroverfillthe fuel tank. Filltank to no more than 1/2 inch belowbottomof filler neckto provide spacefor fuelexpansion. g. Replacegasolinecap and tightensecurely. h.
"_ ,_ WARNING: Useextreme caution unpacking this machine. Some components are very heavy and will require additional people or mechanical handlingequipment. __ NOTE:All referencesin this manualto the left or right sideof thelog splitteris fromthe operatingpositiononly. Exceptions,if any, will be specified. YourLog Assembling Splitter the Tongue i Attaching the Jack Stand Thejack stand isshippedinthe transportposition. 1.
3. Disconnectthe log cradlefromthe beamon the side of the controlvalve.See Figure3-5. 4. Lift and slidethe cylinderup to the top of beamand into theweld brackets.See Figure3-6. 5. Attachthe dislodgeroverthe wedgeassemblyand securewith hardware,previouslyremoved,to the weld brackets. NOTE:Oncethe six hexscrewsare tightened,there may be a slight gap betweenthe dislodgerand the weld brackets.This gap is normal. 6.
Know Your Log Splitter Cylinder i_i_i_iii_i iiii _iiii_i__ ii_i_!i_ Control Handle fislod BeamAssembly / Tongue Jack Stand Vertical Log Cradle Beam Lock Tail Light (If Equipped) IMPORTANT i Your log splitter may be shipped with motor I oil in the engine. You MUST check the oil level before operating. Be careful not to overfill.
Control Handle The controlhandlehas threepositions.See Figure4-2. • FORWARD:Movecontrolhandle FORWARDor DOWNto movewedgeto split wood. NOTE:Controlhandlewill returnto neutralpositionas soon as handleisreleased.(ForwardPosition only) To return wedge NEUTRAL:Releasethe controlhandleor movethe leverto neutralpositionto stop the wedgemovement. REVERSE:Movecontrol handleBACKor UPto return ) the wedgetowardthe cylinder.
Coo,ro,.and,o // I 1. Movecontrolhandle FORWARDor DOWNto split Z_I 1_1 , wood. 2. Releasethe control handleto stop thewedgemovement. 3. Movecontrolhandle BACKor UPto returnthe wedge. Log Dislodger Thelog dislodgerisdesignedto removeany partially split woodfrom thewedge.This may occur whilesplitting large diameterwoodor freshlycut wood. wood from the wedge with your hands. ARNING:Never remove partiallysplit Fingersmaybecome trapped between split wood. _ 1.
6. Usea flexible"spider"type couplingbetweenengine and pumpdrive shafts. 7. Keephosesclearand unblocked. 8. Bleedair out of hoses beforeoperating. 9. Flushand cleanhydraulicsystembeforerestarting after servicing. Operatin 10.Use"pipedope"on all hydraulicfittings. 11.Allowtime for warm-upbeforesplittingwood. 12.Primethe pumpbeforeinitialstart-upby turningover the enginewith spark plug disconnected(if not already done at factory). 13.Split woodalongthe grain (lengthwise)only. Never: 1.
Gib Adjustment Periodicallyremoveand replacethe "gibs" (spacers) betweenthe wedgeassemblyand the back plate. NOTE:Thegibs may be rotatedand/orturnedoverfor evenwear. 1. Loosenthe lock nuts undereach backplateand slide the gibsout. See Figure5-1. 2. Turnor replacethe gibs. 3. Reassemblethe back plateand securewith the lock nuts. 4. Readjustthe boltson the sideof the wedgeassembly. WARNING: Before cleaning,lubricating, repairing,or inspecting,disengage the control lever and stop engine.
Hydraulic Fluid and Inlet Filter • Checkthe hydraulicfluid levelinthe logsplitter reservoirtank beforeeach use. Maintainfluidlevel within the rangespecifiedon thedipstickat all times. • Changethe hydraulicfluid in the reservoirevery 100 hoursof operation.Followthe stepsbelow: 1. Disconnectthe suctionhosefrom the bottomof the reservoirtank. 2. Carefullyunthreadthe inletfilter and cleanit with penetratingoil. See Figure5-2. 3. Allowthe fluidto draininto a suitablecontainer. 4.
6. Installpumpcouplinghalfand keyon pumpshaft. Rotatecouplinghalfuntil set screwfaces openingin shield. Donottighten set screw. 7. Installnylon"spider"onto enginecouplinghalf. 8. Align pumpcouplinghalfwith nylon"spider"by rotating engineusing starterhandle.Slidecouplinghalf intoplacewhileguidingthree mountingbolts through holesin pumpsupportbracket. 9. Securewith nuts removedearlier. 10.Set.010"to.
Storing Your Log Splitter Prepareyourlog splitterfor storageat the end of the seasonor ifthe log splitterwill not be usedfor 30 daysor more. _ fuel in the fuel tank insideof building WARNING:Never where fumes may storemachine reach an open with flame or spark,or where ignitionsources are presentsuch as hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothesdryers, stoves, electricmotors, etc. 1. Cleanthe log splitterthoroughly. NOTE:Wedo not recommendthe useof pressurewashers or gardenhoseto cleanyourunit.
Problem Enginefails to start Cause Remedy 1. Sparkplugwire disconnected. 1. Connectwire to spark plug. 2. Fueltank emptyor stalefuel. 2. Filltank with clean,fresh gasoline. 3. Choke if equipped not in CHOKE 3. Movechoketo CHOKEposition. position. Engineruns erratic For repairs beyond the minor ad/ustmerits listed hem Eng neOverheats I ¸ 4. Faultysparkplug. 4 Clean,adjust gap,or replace. 5. Blockedfuel line. 6. Engine(if equippedwith a primer)not 5. Cleanfuel line. 6. Primeengine.
Problem Slow cy indershaft Cause I 1, Gear sectionsdamaged• I 1.Seeauthorizedservicedealer• ! I speed while extending and retractng Remedy 2. Excessivepumpinletvacuum. 2. Makecertain pumpinlethosesare cearand unblocked-useshort, large diameterinlethoses, 3 See authorzedserv ce dea er 3. Slowenginespeed 4 Seeauthorzedserv ce dea er 4. Damagedreliefvalve• 5 ChecKo eve 5 Incorrectoil level• 6 Dran o c ean reservor and ref 6. Contaminatedoil. 7 See authorzed servce dea er 7.
Model Series 550 Thru 570 i To secure ground wire 'L4_, A 18 :4_
Ref. No. PartNo. Description Ref. No. PartNo. Description 1. 718-0769A HydraulicCylinder 43. 681-04040A FrameAssembly 2. 727-04166 HydraulicTube 44. 710-0521 Hex Bolt3/8-16x 3" 3. 710-1018 Hex CapScrew 1/2-20x 2.75 45. 719-0353 CouplingShield 4. 737-0192 90 DegreeSolid Adapter 46. 714-0122 SquareKey3/16" x.75 5. 718-0481A ControlValve 47. 718-04145 FlexibleCoupling 6. 737-0153 ReturnElbow 48. 712-04063 FlangeLock Nut,5/16-18 7. 737-0238 NipplePipe 1/2-14 49.
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limitedwarrantyset forth belowisgivenby MTDLLCwith respect to newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its possessionsand territories. "MTD"warrantsthis productagainstdefectsin materialand workmanshipfor a periodof two (2) years commencingon the date of original purchaseand will, at its option,repairor replace,freeof charge,any part foundto be defectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.
