To operate log splitter, To transport log splitter, Adjustment – MTD 242-632-000 User Manual
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REVERSE—Push
the
control
handle
upward
for
ver
tical operation, push it toward the rear for he rizontal
operation—Splitting
wedge
returns.
The
control
handle
will
lock
in
the
reverse
position,
and
will
return
to
neutral
automatically
when
the
everse
stroke is complete.
FIGURE 15.—Horizontal Position
TO OPERATE LOG SPLITTER:
1. Set throttle at maximum speed.
2
.
Place the log upright, on top of end plate for verti
cal operation, and on top of beam for ho izontal
operation.
3.
Push the control handle in forward position until
the splitting wedge just contacts the log. Felease
the control handle.
4.
5.
Step behind the reservoir tank (see figures 14 or
15) and push the control handle in forward posi
tion until the log is split.
Move
the
control
handle
to
reverse
position
to
return the splitting wedge.
A
WARNING: If the fluid becomes exces
sively 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 SPLITTER
1.
Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make
certain the beam is latched securely with the lock
ing rod.
2.
Remove the quick release pin which secures the
jack stand. Pivot it up against the tongue, and
secure with the quick release pin.
3.
Attach the hitch to a towing vehicle, making cer
tain to latch securely. Attach the safety chains to
the towing vehicle.
ADJUSTMENT
A
WARNING: Always stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire before
performing any adjustments.
SPLITTING WEDGE
As
normal
wear
occurs,
periodically
adjust
the
bolts
on the slide plate (beneath the splitting wedge) as fol
lows
to
eliminate
the
excess
space
between
the
wedge plate and the beam. See figure 16.
1.
Loosen the three hex bolts on top of the slide
plate (beneath the splitting wedge).
2.
Back the two adjustment bolts on the side of the
slide
plate
out
slowly
until
the
wedge
assembly
will
slide
on
the
beam.
Tighten
the
lock
nuts
securely
against
the
base
of
the
slide plate
to
hold the bolts in this position.
3.
Retighten the three hex bolts on top of the slide
plate.
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