MTD 5DM - Manual (Page 8)

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Operating
Your Log
Splitter
Figure 4-1
Know Your Log Splitter
Hydraulic Valve Control
The hydraulic valve control has three positions.
•
FORWARD: Move control FORWARD toward wedge
to split wood.
NOTE: Control handle will return to neutral position as
soon as handle is released.
(Forward Position only)
• NEUTRAL: Release the control or move the lever to
neutral position to stop movement.
• REVERSE: Move control BACK to return toward
the cylinder base. The control stays in the return
(Reverse) position and returns to neutral automati-
cally when fully retracted.
NOTE: Reverse position may also be operated back to
neutral position manually, if necessary.
WARNING: Read, understand, and
follow all instructions and warnings on
the machine and in this manual before
operating.
WARNING: Wear leather work gloves,
safety shoes, ear protection, and safety
glasses when operating a log splitter.
Ensure safe footing.
Handle
The handle is used to slide the cylinder into operating
position.
Air Vent
The air vent is located on the rear of the wedge and is
used to help vent air out of the hydraulic fluid reservoir. To
prevent fluid from escaping out of this hole, the log splitter
must always be operated on level ground.
Safety Switch
The safety switch is intended to prevent the operator
from starting the engine without the cylinder being in the
operating “lock” position. See Figure 4-3 for the location
of the safety switch.
Starter Rope
Hydraulic
Valve Control
Wedge
Air Vent
Beam
Hydraulic Oil Fill
Engine Switch
Cylinder
Choke
Ram
Locking
Pin
Handle
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 glasses when
operating a log splitter.
Ensure safe footing.