Attaching the hoses, Return hose, Pressure hose – MTD 556 User Manual
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Return
Hose
FIGURE 10.—Model 523 Shown
Washer Washer
FIGURE 11.
ATTACHING THE HOSES
Suction Hose
1. The suction hose is attached to the reservoir tank,
beneath the engine mounting bracket. See figure
— 9. Loosen the hose clamp on the free end of the
hose using a screwdriver.
2. Remove the protective cap from the fitting on the
bottom of the pump (some oil may flow from
pump). Attach the end of the suction hose to the
fitting on the bottom of the pump. Place the hose
clamp at the base of the fitting, and tighten
securely.
NOTE: The return and pressure hoses on the Model
523 are protected by a wire hose guard. It may be
necessary to push hose guards back to install hoses
to the log splitter.
Return Hose
1. The return hose is attached to the top of the con
trol valve. Loosen the hose clamp on the free end
of the hose using a screwdriver. Cut off the secur
ing strap.
2. Remove the protective cap from the return hose
and from the fitting on top of the filter head. Attach
the end of the hose to the fitting on top of the filter
----- head. See figure 10. Place the hose clamp at the
base of the fitting, and tighten securely.
Pressure Hose
The pressure hose has been factory connected to the
control valve. Route the pressure hose as shown in
figure 10. Connect the hose to the elbow in top of the
pump and tighten the hose fitting nut.
AHACHING THE FENDERS
NOTE: The Model 523 log splitter is equipped with a
taillight kit. If you are installing the light kit at this time,
refer to the separate installation manual provided with
the kit and install kit while attaching fenders.
Using two 1/2" wrenches, remove the hex nuts,
lock washers, flat washers and hex bolts from the
fender supports.
Place the fenders in position against the fender
supports. Insert hex bolts through holes in
supports and fenders. Secure with flat washers,
lock washers and hex nuts. See figure 11. Tighten
securely.
ATTACHING THE LOG CRADLE (Model 523 Only)
1. Pull the locking rod on the beam support/latch
bracket away from the log splitter tongue (refer to
figure 5), and pivot it down. Carefully lower the
wedge, beam and cylinder assembly to the horizon
tal position. Rotate locking rod upward to secure
beam.