MTD 630 thru 635 - Manual (Page 8)

Return
Hose
FIGURE 10B.—Model 635
Hex
Bolt
FIGURE 11.—Model 635 Only
Return Hose
1. The return hose is attached to the top of the con­
trol valve. Loosen the hose clamp on the free end
of the hose using a screwdriver. Cut off the secur­
ing strap.
2. Remove the protective cap from the fitting on top
of the filter head. Attach the end of the hose to
------the fitting on top of the filter head. See figure 10.
Place the hose clamp at the base of the fitting,
and tighten securely.
Pressure Hose
The pressure hose is attached tp the top of the pump.
Route the hose as shown in figure 10. Secure the
pressure hose to the bottom of the control valve,
using an adjustable wrench.
AHACHING THE FENDERS (Model 635 Only)
1. Using two 1/2" wrenches, remove the hex nuts,
lock washers, flat washers and hex bolts from the
fender support brackets.
2. Place the fenders in position against the fender
support brackets. Insert hex bolts through holes
in support brackets and fenders. Secure with flat
washers, lock washers and hex nuts. See figure
11. Tighten securely.
FINAL ASSEMBLY
1. Pull the locking rod on the beam support/latch
bracket away from the log splitter tongue (refer to
figure 7), and pivot it down. Carefully lower the
wedge, beam and cylinder assembly to the hori­
zontal position. Secure the beam with the locking
rod.
Make certain all nuts, bolts and hose clamps are
tightened securely.
Before operating the log splitter, make certain
to follow “Initial Preparation” instructions in
Operation section.
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3.
OPERATION
INITIAL PREPARATION
1. Place the log splitter on a firm, level surface.
2. Service engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your log splitter.
3. 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.
4. Fill the reservoir tank as follows.
a. Remove reservoir vent plug. See figure 12.
Using Dexron II automatic transmission fluid,
or 10W non-foaming hydraulic fluid, fill reser­
voir to the top. Replace vent plug securely.
NOTE: Total capacity of system is approximately 4
gallons for Models 630 and 631 and 7.6 gallons for
Model 635.