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Important inform/mon for log splitter users, Conditions which will void your warranty – MTD 638 User Manual

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IMPORTANT INFORM/mON FOR LOG SPLITTER USERS

ALWAYS:

Use clean fluid and check fluid level regularly

Use Dexron II Automatic Transmission Fluid nr

10W non-foaming hydraulic fluid.

Use a filter (clean or replace regularly)

Use a breather cap on fluid reservoir

Keep end of reservoir return tube below fluid evel

Make certain pump is mounted and aligned p operly

Use a flexible “spider" type coupling betweer engine

and pump driveshafts

Keep hoses clear and unblocked

Bleed air out of hoses before operating

Flush and clean hydraulic system before star up after

any malfunction or servicing

Use “pipe dope” on all hydraulic fittings

Allow time for warmup before splitting wood

Prime the pump before initial startup by turnir g over

the engine with spark plug disconnected

Split wood with the grain (lengthwise) only

NEVER:

Use fluid below 0° F., or above 150° F.

Use a solid engine/pump coupling

Force pump when mounting

Operate through relief valve for more than several

seconds

Attempt to adjust unloading or relief valve settings

without pressure gauges

Operate with air in hydraulic system

Use Teflon tape on hydraulic fittings

Warm up engine apart from pump in cold weather

Attempt to cut wood across the grain

CONDITIONS WHICH WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY

1. Failure to maintain proper fluid level in re

by allowing air to be drawn into pump. FI

section of this manual.

2. Changing the relief valve setting or pn

instruction from the factory will void youi

safety limits for which the unit was desigi

stand. Higher pressure could cause the

could result in serious personal injury.

3. Disassembling the pump will void your w

Do not attempt to adjust pump settings, e

4. Use of incorrect hydraulic fluid will void y

non-foaming hydraulic fluid.

5. The flexible pump coupler must be inspf

ranty. Deterioration of spider insert anc

engine bearings, along with total destruc

6. Improper beam lubrication will cause pn

lubrication will void your warranty.

7. Improper adjustment of splitting wedge

required for adjustment of the splitting w(

a. If wedge is too loose, cylinder beam

used under operating stress will caus>

b. If wedge is too tight, severe beam dai

8. Warranty card must be mailed or delivi

mailed as per instructions. No warranty r

9. Do not overheat the hydraulic system,

rings and excessive friction.

10. Do not attempt to start in temperatures

fluid cannot circulate and draw into pumf

11. Repair any leaks in hydraulic system ir

decrease fluid level in reservoir, causinc

ranty.

servoir will void your warranty, causing permanent damage to pump

jid will become foamy. Refer to “Initial Preparation” in the Operation
¡ssure adjustment of control valve without proper knowledge and

warranty. A very minor adjustment could destroy the structural and

led. The system will produce more power than the structure will with-

hoses to burst, cylinder to rupture and intense fluid releases, which
arranty. If replacement is necessary, merely disconnect and replace,

s they are adjusted by the manufacturer at the factory.

)ur warranty. Use only Dexron II automatic transmission fluid or 10W
cted regularly. Allowing the coupler to deteriorate will void your war-

prolonged use after deterioration will destroy pump bearings and

ion of coupler hubs.

¡mature wear and looseness. Lubricate the beam regularly. Lack of

will void your warranty. Become familiar with the proper tolerance

dge as instructed in the Adjustment section of this manual,

and wedge wear will result. Allowing the wedge to loosen and be

! damage which will not be covered under warranty,

lage will result which will not be covered under warranty.

¡red directly to factory. Proper information must be completed and

icords on file may result in delay.

Excessive heat will destroy the hydraulic system with hardened O-
under 20° F. without pre-heating fluid in reservoir. Excessively cold

. Warranty will be void.

¡mediately. Unattended leaks will cause air to enter system and/or

damage to the hydraulic system which wili not be covered by war-

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