MTD 24638L - Manual (Page 9)

USING YOUR LOG SPLITTER
A CAUTION
This unit should not be towed on any
street, highway or public road. Any
licensing needed to comply with the
existing federal, local or state vehicle
requirements is the sole responsibility
of the purchaser.
Your log splitter is designed for safe, effecient
operation. CARE, OF COURSE, MUST BE EXER­
CISED THAT HANDS AND FEET ARE KEPT
AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS.
Engagement handle has three positions: (See figure 14)
Forward - ram moves toward wedge.
Neutral - ram stops in place.
Reverse - ram returns.
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ENGAGEMENT HANDLE
IN NEUTRAL POSITION. ENGAGEMENT HANDLE
HELD IN FORWARD
POSITION.
1
ENGAGEMENT HANDLE
LOCKED IN REVERSE
POSITION.
STROKE RETURN STOP
PLUNGER.
FIGURE 14
Maximum length that can be split is 20".
1
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2 .
3.
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5.
6 .
Set throttle at maximum speed.
Place log on beam and hold in place with right
hand.
Slowly move engagement handle forward until
ram rests against log. Release engagement handle
(Neutral).
Remove your hand from the log and step behind
the ram.
Move engagement handle forward until log is split.
Move the engagement handle to the rear to return
ram.
The ram should take approximately 22 seconds to
make a complete cycle. This speed may vary de­
pending on throttle setting and temperature of oil.
NOTE
If you lock the engagement handle in the reverse slot,
the ram will return until it hits the return stroke stop
plunger, which will throw the engagement handle
into neutral automatically.
t WARNING j
Never attempt to cut a log in half
with the log splitter.
Never stand next to the ram when
operating. Always stand behind the
ram.
MAINTENANCE
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WARNING {
Always stop engine and disconnect
spark plug wire before performing any
maintenance or adjustments.
ENGINE OIL
Change oil first two (2) hours of operation and check
oil level every five (5) operating hours or each time
equipment is used.
Change oil every twenty-five (25) operating hours or
sooner if equipment is operated in extremely dusty
or dirty conditions.
Refer to engine manual for quantity and type of oil.
LOG SPLITTER RESERVOIR OIL
Check oil in log splitter reservoir before every use.
See figure 15.
1. Block up front of log splitter so beam is level.
2. Remove check pipe plug in rear of beam. See
figure 5. If oil starts to come out of check pipe
plug hole, oil level is correct. IF IT DOES NOT,
add oil to breather tube (see figure 11) until oil
starts out.
NOTE
Use hydraulic sealant tape or pipe
sealant on pipe plug threads.