MTD 556 - Manual (Page 5)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Tools Required for Assembly
(1) Soft Hammer or Mallet
(2) 9/16" Wrenches*
(2) 1/2" Wrenches*
(1) 7/16" Wrench*
(1) Adjustable Wrench
(1) Screwdriver
(1) Pliers
(1) Knife
(1) Cutters
*Adjustable Wrenches may be used.
Other Materials Required for Assembly:
Engine Oil
Unleaded Gasoline
Approximately 7.6 Gallons of Dexron II Automatic
Transmission Fluid or 10W Non-Foaming Hydrauiic
Fluid
Engine and
imp Assembly
Reservoir Beam Support/
Tank Assembly Latch Bracket
Hitch Tongue Assembly
Assembly
Cradle Support Brackets
Model 523 Only
Log Cradle —
Model 523 Only
Light Kit
Model 523 Only
IMPORTANT: This unit has been shipped without
gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service
engine with gasoline and oil before operating your
log splitter. Refer to the separate engine manual.
UNPACKING
WARNING: Exercise extreme caution as
parts are very heavy. Mechanical handling
equipment should be used, or sufficient
people to prevent injury.
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=IGURE1.
Remove the log splitter from shipping crate as follows:
1. Using a pry bar or claw hammer, pry the top, sides
and ends of crate off the shipping pallet. Use care
to avoid injury from protruding nails or staples.
2. To avoid personal injury or tire punctures, move
panels away from work area and check shipping
pallet for protruding nails or staples.
3. Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.
4. Referring to figure 1, confirm that all of the follow­
ing parts are present:
• Reservoir Tank Assembly (Banded to shipping
pallet).
• Engine and Pump Assembly (Bolted to pal­
let)—Connected to Wedge, Beam and Cylinder
Assembly by the Pressure Hose.
• Wedge, Beam and Cylinder Assembly (Banded
to pallet).
• Tongue Assembly (Inside Beam Assembly).
• Wheels.
• Fenders (Not Shown).
• Carboard Carton Containing:
-|-Hitch Assembly
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-t-Beam Support/Latch Bracket
—Cradle Support Brackets (Model 523 Only)
—Log Cradles (Model 523 Only)
—Small Box containing Taillight Kit (Model 523
Only)
—Plastic Hardware Bag containing: 4 bolts,
washers and nuts for mounting engine; 2 hub
caps; and 16 carriage bolts and flange lock
nuts for mounting log cradles (Model 523
Only).
5. Remove all loose parts, unbolt the engine assem­
bly, and cut the bands securing the reservoir tank
assembly and the beam assembly.
6. Most of the hardware for assembly of the log
splitter has been placed in position on the various
parts.