MTD 249-610-000 - Manual (Page 8)

TO OPERATE LOG SPLITTER:
1. Set throttle at maximum speed.
2. Place log on beam. Hold in piace with hand.
3. Slowly move control handle forward until th 8 ram
rests against the log. Release the control f andle
(Neutral).
4. Remove your hand from the log and step fc ehind
the ram. See figure 10.
5. Move control handle forward until log is split.
6. Move the control handle to the rear to retu n the
ram.
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WARNING
If the fluid becomes excessively hot at
any time during operation, stop the unit
and allow the fluid to cool down. Maxi­
mum performance will not be obtained
from your log splitter if the fluid is too
hot. Use extreme caution as contacting
hot fluid could result in serious personal
injury.
TO TRANSPORT LOG SPLITTER
Attach the hitch to a towing vehicle, making certain to
latch securely. Attach the safety chains to the tjwing
vehicle.
MAINTENANCE
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I* warn I ng
Always stop the engine and disconnect
the spark plug wire before performing
any maintenance or adjustments.
RESERVOIR FLUID
Check the hydraulic fluid level in the log splitter 'eser-
voir tank before each use. Refer to “Before Starting”
under Operation Section.
Change the hydraulic fluid in the reservoir every 100
hours of operation. Remove the six hex bolts, lock
washers and hex nuts which hold the end plate to the
beam. See figure 11. Remove the plate, and drain the
fluid into a suitable container. Refill using only Dexron
II automatic transmission fluid, as instructed in the “In­
itial Preparation” section of this manual, page 6. Also,
make certain to clean the strainer tube assembly.
NOTE
Drain the fluid and flush the reservoir
tank and hoses with kerosene whenever
any repair work is performed on the
tank, hydraulic pump or valve. Con­
taminants in the fluid will damage the
hydraulic components. (Should be per­
formed by an authorized service dealer.)
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WARNING i
Use extreme caution when working with
kerosene, as it is an extremely flammable
fluid.
Hex Bolts '—Suction
Lock Washers Hose
Hex Nuts
FIGURE 11.
STRAINER TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Loosen the hose clamp on the suction hose at the
beam. See figure 11. Disconnect the hose from the
beam.
2. Using an adjustable wrench, remove the fitting
from the beam.
3. Reach inside the end of the beam (end plate was
already removed), and pull out the strainer tube
assembly. See reference number 43 on page 12.
4. Clean the strainer tube assembly with kerosene.
Reassemble in reverse order.
5. Reassemble the end plate. Refill reservoir tank
with Dexron II automatic transmission fluid as in­
structed under “Initial Preparation” in Operation
Section.