MTD 243-630-000 - Manual (Page 10)

Splitting
Wedge
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End Plate
FIGURE 13.—Vertical Position
Control
FIGURE 14.—Horizontal Position
TO OPERATE LOG SPLITTER:
1. Set throttle at maximum speed.
2. Place the log upright, on top of end plate 1or verti­
cal operation, and on top of beam for hcirizontal
operation.
3. Push the control handle in forward position until
the splitting wedge just contacts the log. I Release
the control handle.
4. Step behind the reservoir tank (see figure s 13 or
14) and push the control handle in forwa'd posi­
tion until the log is split.
5. Move the control handle to reverse pos ition to
return the splitting wedge.
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WARNING: If the fluid becomes exces-
siveiy hot at any time during operation,
stop the unit and allow the fluid to cool
down. Maximum performance will not be
obtained from your log splitter if the fluid
is too hot. Use extreme caution as con­
tacting hot fluid could result in serious
personal injury.
TO TRANSPORT LOG SPLIHER
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3.
Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make
certain the beam is latched securely with the lock­
ing rod.
Remove the quick release pin which secures the
jack stand. Support the tongue, and pivot the jack
stand up against the tongue. Secure with the
quick release pin.
Attach the hitch to a towing vehicle, making cer­
tain to latch securely. Attach the safety chains to
the towing vehicle.
ADJUSTMENTS
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WARNING: Always stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire before
performing any adjustments.
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SPLITTING WEDGE
As normal wear occurs, periodically adjust the bolts
on the side of the wedge plate as follows to eliminate
the excess space between the wedge plate and the
beam. See figure 15.
1. Loosen the three hex bolts on top of the wedge
plate (beneath the splitting wedge).
Loosen the lock nuts on the two adjustment bolts
on the side of the gib plate, located beneath the
splitting wedge. Turn the adjustment bolts in until
snug, then back them off slowly until the wedge
assembly will slide on the beam.
Tighten the lock nuts securely against the gib
plate to hold the adjustment bolts in this position.
Retighten the three hex bolts on top of the wedge
plate.
3.
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