Assembly instructions – MTD 24645-8 User Manual
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TOOLS REQUIRED:
Raw Hide or Plastic Hammer
1-1/8", 3/4" 9/16", 1/2" and 7/16" Wrench (or one
Adjustable Wrench)
£^^r of Pliers
Additional Adjustable Wrench
o THER MATERIALS NEEDED:
Approximately 2-1/2 gallons of Dexron II auto
matic transmission fluid (may be obtained at your
local service station or auto parts store).
Funnel
Engine oil and gasoline (refer to separate engine
manual).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GAS
OLINE or OIL. After assembly, see
separate engine manual for proper
fuel and engine oil recommendations.
NOTE
Reference to right or left hand
side of the unit is determined
from the operating position,
facing forward. See illustration
at left.
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK (See Figure 1):
A
(2) Spacers 1-1/2" Long
B
(2) Tapered Roller Bearings
C
(2) Castle Nuts 3/4-16 Thread
D
(2) Cotter Pins
E
(2) Hub Caps
F
(4) Hex Bolts 3/8-24 x 1" Long
G
(9) Lock Washers 3/8" I.D.
H
(10) Hex Nuts 3/8-24 Thread
J (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-24 X 1-1/4" Long
K
(1) Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18 Thread
L
(1) Shoulder Bolt
M
(1) Rubber Washer
N
(1) Hex Lock Nut 3/8-16 Thread
0
(3) Hex Bolts 3/8-24 x 3/4" Long
P
(2) Shoulder Bolts
Q
(2) Lock Washers 5/16" I.D.
R
(2) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread
S
(1) Automotive Grease
T
(1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28
X
1" Long
U (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-24 X 1-3/4" Long
V
(1) Hex Nut 1/4-28 Thread
W
(1) Hex Lock Nut 1/4-28 Thread
X
(3) Flat Washers
Y
(1) Spring
Z
(2) Pivot Brackets
LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON:
(1)
Axle Assembly
(2)
Wheels
(2) Tow Hitch Brackets
(1) Tow H itch Assembly
(1) Pivot Stand
(1) Hitch Chain
(1) Engagement Rod Assembly
(1) Engagement Handle
Remove log splitter and loose parts from carton. Make
certain all parts and literature have been removed
from the carton before the carton is discarded.
INSTALLATION OF WHEELS
1.
Place the axle assembly in position inside the
the engine frame assembly as shown in figure 2.
Secure with hex bolts (F), lock washers (G) and
hex nuts (H).
2.
Remove the protective plastic covers from the ends
of the axles.