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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

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* Model24BF572B729Shown

Log Splitter -- Model Series 550 Thru 570

IMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunit isequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush-

coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).

If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby the operator.In theStateof Californiathe aboveisrequiredbylaw

(Section4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester

for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

PRINTEDIN U.S.A MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136=0019 FORMNO.770-10529F

01/24/2007

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new log splitter, it will help you assemble,

prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Table of Contents

Safety Labels ......................................... Page 3

Safe Operation Practices ...................... Page 4

Setting UpYour Log Splitter ................. Page 6

Operating Your Log Splitter .................. Page 8

Maintaining Your Log Splitter ............ Page 12

Troubleshooting ................................... Page 16

illustrated Parts List ............................ Page 18

Warranty ......................................... Back Cover

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING

YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT

Pleaselocatethe model plate on the equipment andcopy the

informationto the sample model plate providedto the right.

You can locatethe model plate bystanding behind the unit

and lookingdown at the hydraulictank. This informationwill be

necessaryto use the web site or obtain assistance from your

MTDdealer.

Model Number

,www, rntdproducts.com

Serial Number

MTD LLC

P.O. BOX 361131

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

330-220-4683

800-800-731 0/

Customer Support

Please do IVOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regardingthe controls,operation, or maintenance of this

unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click on Yardmachinesand then the Customer Support menu option.

2. Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 800-7310.

3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-relatedissues with regardsto performance,power-rating,specifica-

tions, warranty andservice. Pleaserefer to the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packed separatelywith

your unit, for more information.

Safety Labels Found On Your Log Splitter

oREVERSE

INEUTRAL

IFORWARD

LOG

DISLODGER

Retract wedge,

lodged wood will be

automatically removed.

WARNING

DO NOT remove safety

{orany) labelsfromlog

;plitter for any reason.

m_AIMOVING LOG SPLITTER BY HAND •coup er a jus men is nee e , re er o

J__" Lock beakh _ _" hd°;iz _ ........ _t]i_ ........ j................................

• oc jac san n own pus on, position,

•Do not attempt to move log splitter . Attach safety ohains to tow vehiole,

up or down a slope by hand . Do not tow faster than 45 mph.

TOWING LOG SPLITTER High speed may cause loss of control.

Lock beam in horizontal osition. "Check Iooal, state and federal .

_/_" requirements be ore towing on any pub io road.

iWARNING

This symbol points

out important safety

instructionswhich, if

notfollowed, could

endangerthe personal

Soafetyand/or property

f yourself and others.

i Readand follow all

I instructions inthis man-

ual before attempting to

operatethis machine.

Failureto complywith

i these instructions may

I result in personal injury.

Whenyou see this

symbol -

HEED ITS WARNING

Your

I = = w

iResponsubuluty

Restrictthe use

i of this power machine

i to personswho read,

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

inthis manual.

WARNING: Engine Exhaust,some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle compo-

nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: This machinewas built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this

manual.As with any type of power equipment,carelessness or error on the part of the operator can

result in serious injury.This machine is capable of amputating hands andfeet andthrowing objects.

Failureto observe the followingsafety instructionscould result in serious injury or death.

General Practices

1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the

machineand inthe manual(s)beforeattempting

to assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualin a

safeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfor

orderingreplacementparts.

2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandproperoperation.

Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethem

quickly.

3. Neverallowchildrenunder16yearsto operatethis

machine.Children,16yearsandover,shouldread

andunderstandinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis

manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya

parent.

4. Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithout

properinstruction.

5. Manyaccidentsoccurwhenmorethan oneperson

operatesthe machine.If a helperisassistinginload-

inglogs,neveractivatethe controluntil the helperis

a minimumof 10feetfromthe machine.

6. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchildrenat least

20feetfromthe machinewhile itisinoperation.

7. Neverallowanyoneto rideon thismachine.

8. Nevertransportcargoonthis machine.

9. Hydrauliclogsplittersdevelophighfluidpressures

duringoperation.Fluidescapingthrougha pin hole

openingcanpenetrateyour skinandcauseblood

poisoning,gangrene,or death.Giveattentionto the

followinginstructionsat alltimes:

a. Do notcheckfor leakswithyourhand.

b. Do notoperatemachinewithfrayed,kinked,

cracked,or damagedhoses,fitting,ortubing.

c. Stopthe engineand relievehydraulicsystem

pressurebeforechangingoradjustingfittings,

hoses,tubing,or othersystemcomponents.

d. Do notadjustthe pressuresettingsof the pumpor

valve.

10.Leakscan bedetectedby passingcardboardor

wood,whilewearingprotectiveglovesand safety

glasses,overthesuspectedarea. Lookfordiscolor-

ationof cardboardorwood.

11.

If injuredby escapingfluid,seea doctorimmediately.

Seriousinfectionor reactioncandevelopifproper

medicaltreatmentis not administeredimmediately.

12.Keepthe operatorzoneandadjacentareaclear for

safe,securefooting.

13.If yourmachineis equippedwithan internalcom-

bustionengineandit is intendedfor usenearany

unimprovedforest,brush,or grasscoveredland,

the engineexhaustshouldbeequippedwitha spark

arrester.Makesureyoucomplywithapplicablelocal,

state,andfederalcodes.Takeappropriatefirefighting

equipmentwithyou.

14.Thismachineshouldbe usedfor splittingwoodonly,

donot use itfor anyother purpose.

15.Followthe instructionsinthe manual(s)providedwith

anyattachment(s)for thismachine.

Preparation

1. Alwayswearsafetyshoesorheavyboots.

2. Alwayswearsafetyglassesorsafetygogglesduring

operatingthismachine.

3. Neverwearjewelryor looseclothingthatmight

becomeentangledinmovingor rotatingpartsof the

machine.

Makesure machineis on levelsurfacebeforeoperat-

ing.

Alwaysblockmachineto preventunintendedmove-

ment,andlockineither horizontalor verticalposition.

Alwaysoperatethis machinefromtheoperator

zone(s)specifiedinthe manual.

Logsshouldbecutwith squareendspriorto splitting.

Uselogsplitterindaylightor undergoodartificiallight.

Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuse

extremecare inhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis

extremelyflammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.

Seriouspersonalinjury canoccurwhengasolineis

spilledonyourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite.

Washyourskinandchangeimmediately.

a. Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.

b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesof ignition.

c. Neverfuel machineindoors.

d. Neverremovegas cap oraddfuel whilethe engine

ishot or running.

e. Allowengineto cool at leasttwo minutesbefore

refueling.

f. Neveroverfillthe fuel tank. Filltankto no more

than 1/2 inch belowbottomof filler neckto provide

spacefor fuelexpansion.

g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.

h. Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeit offthe engineand

equipment,movemachineto anotherarea.Wait5

minutesbeforestartingthe engine.

i. Neverstorethe machineor fuelcontainerinside

wherethereis an openflame,sparkor pilot lightas

on a waterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothes

dryeror othergas appliances.

j. Allow machineto cool5 minutesbeforestoring.

Operation

1. Beforestartingthismachine,reviewthe "Safety

instructions".Failureto followtheserulesmayresultin

seriousinjurytothe operatoror bystanders.

2. Neverleavethismachineunattendedwiththe engine

running.

3. Donot operatemachinewhileunderthe influenceof

alcohol,drugs,or medication.

4. Neverallowanyoneto operatethismachinewithout

properinstruction.

5. Alwaysoperatethismachinewithall safetyequipment

inplaceandworking.Makesureallcontrolsare

properlyadjustedfor safeoperation.

6. Donot changethe enginegovernorsettingsor

overspeedthe engine.The governorcontrolsthe

maximumsafeoperatingspeedof the engine.

7. Whenloadingalog,alwaysplaceyourhandsonthe

sidesof the log, noton theends,andneveruseyour

footto helpstabilizea log.Failureto do so,mayresult

incrushedoramputatedfingers,toes, hand,or foot.

8. Useonly yourhandto operatethe controls.

9. Neverattemptto splitmorethan onelogat a time

unlessthe ramhasfullyextendedanda secondlogis

neededto completethe separationof the first log.

10.Forlogswhicharenot cutsquare,the leastsquare

endandthe longestportionof the logshouldbe

placedtowardthe beamand wedge,andthe square

end placedtowardthe endplate.

11.Whensplittingintheverticalposition,stabilizethe log

beforemovingthecontrol.Splitas follows:

a. Placelog onthe endplateandturn untilit leans

againstthe beamandis stable.

b. Whensplittingextralargeor unevenlogs,the log

mustbestabilizedwithwoodenshimsor splitwood

betweenthe logandendplateor ground.

12.Alwayskeepfingersawayfromany cracksthatopen

inthe logwhile splitting.Theycanquicklycloseand

pinch oramputateyourfingers.

13.Keepyourworkareaclean,immediatelyremovesplit

woodaroundthe machineso youdo notstumbleover

it.

14.Nevermovethismachinewhilethe engineisrunning.

15.Thismachineshouldnot betowedon anystreet,

highwayor publicroadwithoutcheckingthe existing

federal,state,or localvehiclerequirements.Any

licensingor modificationssuchas taillights,etc.,

neededto comply,is thesole responsibilityof the

purchaser.If a"Statementof Origin"isrequiredin

yourstate,seeyourlocaldealer.

16.Do nottow machinefasterthan45mph.

17.SeeTransportingthe LogSplittersectionin this

manualfor propertowinginstructionsonceall

federal,local,or staterequirementsare met.

Maintenance and Storage

1. Stopthe engine,disconnectthe sparkplugand

grounditagainstthe enginebeforecleaning,or

inspectingthe machine.

2. Stopthe engineand relievehydraulicsystem

pressurebeforerepairingor adjustingfittings,hoses,

tubing,orother systemcomponents.

3. Topreventfires,clean debrisandchafffromthe

engineandmufflerareas,if theengineis equipped

witha sparkarrestermuffler,cleanand inspectit

regularlyaccordingto manufacturersinstructions.

Replaceif damaged.

4. Periodicallycheckthatall nutsandbolts,hose

clamps,and hydraulicfittingsaretightto besure

equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

5. Checkall safetyguardsandshieldsto besure

theyareinthe properposition.Neveroperatewith

safetyguards,shields,or otherprotectivefeatures

removed.

6. The pressurereliefvalveis presetat thefactory.Do

notadjustthe valve.

7. Neverattemptto movethismachineoverhillyor

uneventerrainwithouta towvehicleor adequate

help.

8. Foryour safety,replaceall damagedor wornparts

immediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's

(O.E.M.)partsonly."Useof partswhichdo notmeet

the originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto

improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

9. Do notalter thismachineinany manner,alterations

suchasattachinga ropeor extensionto thecontrol

handle,or addingto the widthor heightof the wedge

mayresultin personalinjury.

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use of thispowermachineto personswho

read,understandandfollowthe warningsandinstruc-

tionsinthis manualandonthe machine.Alwaysfollow

directionsonsafetylabelsfoundon yourequipment.

Safe.

o,o,a.,,oo

Practices

WARNING

This symbol points

out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if

not followed,could

endanger the personal

safety and/or property

of yourself and others.

Readand followall

instructions inthis man-

ual before attempt ng to

operate this machine.

Failureto comply with

these instructionsmay

result in personal injury.

When you see this

symbol-

HEED ITS WARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this power machine

to persons who read,

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

in this manual.

YourLog

Splitter

WARNING

tion unpackingthis

machinei Some

componentsare,e y

heavy and will require

additional people or

mechanical handling

equipmenL

Manual covers a range

of productspecifications

for Variousmodels:

Characteristicsand

featUresdiscussed

and/or illustratedin

this manual

applicable to a!l models:

MTD LLC reSerVesthe

right to ChangeProduct

specifiCatiOns:designs

and equipment Without

notice andwith0ut inCur:

ring obligation:

"_ ,_ WARNING:Useextreme caution

unpacking this machine. Some

__ components arevery heavy and will

require additional people or mechanical

handlingequipment.

Figure 3-1

Figure 3=2

NOTE:All referencesin thismanualto the left or right

sideof thelog splitteris fromthe operatingpositiononly.

Exceptions,if any,will bespecified.

Assembling the Tongue

Attaching the Jack Stand

Thejackstandisshippedinthe transportposition.

1. Removethespringclip andclevispinand pivot

thejack standtowardsthe groundto the operating

position.

2. Securethe jackstandin positionwiththe clevispin

andspringclip.SeeFigure3-1.

Attaching the Tongue

1. Withthe logsplitterstillstandingupright,removetwo

hexboltsandhex nutsfromthe tankbracket.See

Figure3-2.

2. Aligntheholes inthe tonguewiththe holesin the tank

bracketandsecurewithhardwarejust removed.See

Figure3-2.

NOTE:Highpressurehose mustbeabovethetongue

assembly.

Connecting Cylinder to Beam

Thelogsplitteris shippedwiththe beamin thevertical

position.

1. Pulloutthe verticalbeamlock, rotateit back,and

pivotthe beamto the horizontalpositionuntil it locks.

SeeFigure3-3.

2. Disconnectthe dislodgerfromthe beamweld bracket

by removingthe sixhex screws.SeeFigure3-4.

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Figure 3=3 Figure 3-4

3. Disconnectthe logcradlefromthe beamon the side

of the controlvalve.SeeFigure3-5.

4. Liftandslidethe cylinderupto the top of beamand

into theweld brackets.SeeFigure3-6.

5. Attachthe dislodgeroverthe wedgeassemblyand

securewith hardware,previouslyremoved,to the weld

brackets.

NOTE:Oncethe six hexscrewsaretightened,there

maybea slightgapbetweenthe dislodgerandthe weld

brackets.Thisgapis normal.

6. Reattachthe logcradleto the sideof the beamwith

the controlvalve,aligningthe ends of the cradlewith

the beamflanges.

7. Rolllogsplitteroff the bottomcrate.

Preparing the Log Splitter

Lubricatethe beamarea(wherethe splittingwedge

will slide)withengineoil; donot usegrease.

Removeventedreservoirdipstick,whichislocatedin

frontof the engineon topof the reservoirtank.See

Figure3-7.

IMPORTANT:The logsplittermayhavebeenshipped

and primedwithhydraulicfluid inthe reservoirtank.

However,you MUSTcheckthe fluid levelbeforeoperat-

ing. If notfilled,proceedwiththe followingsteps:

3. Fillthe reservoirtankwith hydraulicfluid includedwith

this unit(if equipped)orapprovedfluidswhichinclude

Dexron®III/Mercon®IIIautomatictransmissionfluid,

a 10WeightAWhydraulicoil or Pro-MixTM AW-32

HydraulicOil.

4. Checkfluid levelusingthedipstick.SeeFigure3-7.Do

not overfill.

5. Replaceventeddipsticksecurely,tighteningit untilthe

top of the threadsareflushwithtopof the pipe.

6. Disconnectthe sparkplugandprimethe pumpby

pullingthe recoilstarteras far as it willgo. Repeat

approximately10times.

7. Reconnectthe sparkplugwire andstart engine

followinginstructionsin the OPERATIONsection.

8. Usecontrolhandleto engagethe wedgeto the

farthestextendedposition.Thenretractthe wedge.

9. Refilltankas specifiedonthe dipstick.

Figure 3=5

Figure 3-6

NOTE: Failureto refillthe tankwillvoid unit'swarranty.

10.Extendandretractthe wedge12completecycles

to removetrappedair inthe system(the systemis

"self-bleeding").

11.Refillreservoirwithinrangemarkedonthe dipstick.

_ARNING:Muchof the original

fluid has beendrawn into the cylinder

and hoses. Makecertainto refill the

reservoirto preventdamageto the

hydraulicpump.

Figure 3=7

NOTE:Somefluidmayoverflowfromthe ventplugas

the systembuildsheatandthe fluidexpandsandseeks

a balancedlevel.

Muchofthe original

fluid has beendrawn

intothe cylinder

hoses: Make certain to

refillthe reservoirto

preventdamage to the

hydraulicpump.

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IMPORTANT:

The log splitter may

have been shipped and

primedWithhydraulic

fluid inthe reservoir

tan If noL proceed

with the following

steps:

NOTE!Some fluid may

overflow from the vent

plug as the system

builds heat andthe

fluid expandsand

seeks abalanced level:

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IMPORTANT

i Your log splitter may

be shipped with motor

I oil inthe engine. You

MUST check the oil

level before operat-

ing. Be careful notto

overfill.

Know Your Log Splitter

Cylinder

fislod

Control Handle

BeamAssembly

Jack Stand

Tongue

Vertical

Beam

Lock

Tail Light

(If Equipped)

Log Cradle

Horizontal Beam Lock

Figure 4=1

Vertical BeamLock J

Beam Locks

Thesetwolocks,as theirnamesuggests,areused

to securethe beaminthe horizontalor the vertical

position.The verticalbeamlockis locatednextto theoil

filter.Thehorizontalbeamlockis locatedon the beam

supportlatchbracket.See Figure4-1.

Engine Controls

Seethe accompanyingenginemanualforthe location

andfunctionof the controlson the engine.

Control Handle

The controlhandlehas threepositions.See Figure4-2.

• FORWARD:MovecontrolhandleFORWARDor

DOWNto movewedgeto splitwood.

NOTE:Controlhandlewill returnto neutralpositionas

soon as handleisreleased.(ForwardPosition only)

NEUTRAL:Releasethe controlhandleor movethe

leverto neutralpositionto stopthe wedgemovement.

REVERSE:MovecontrolhandleBACKor UPto return

the wedgetowardthe cylinder.The controlhandle

staysinthe return(Reverse)positionand returnsto

neutralautomaticallywhen fullyretracted.

NOTE: Reversepositionmayalso beoperatedbackto

neutralpositionmanually,if necessary.

Stopping Engine

1. Movethrottlecontrol(if equipped)to STOPor OFF

position.

2. Turnoffthe engineswitch,if soequipped.

3. Disconnectsparkplugwireand groundagainstthe

engineto preventunintendedstarting.

,_ WARNING:Read,understand, and

follow all instructions and warnings on

the machineand in this manual before

operating.

__ WARNING:Wearleather work gloves,

safetyshoes, ear protection,and safety

glasses when operating a log splitter.

Ensure safe footing.

Gas and Oil Fill=Up

1. Servicethe enginewith gasolineandoilas instructed

in the enginemanualpackedwithyourlog splitter.

Readinstructionscarefully.

WARNING:Useextremecare whenhan-

dling gasoline.Gasoline is extremely

flammable and the vapors are explosive.

Neverfuel machine indoorsor while the

engine is hot or running.

IMPORTANT:Yourlogsplittermaybeshippedwithmotor

oil in theengine.YouMUSTcheckthe oil levelbefore

operating.Becarefulnot tooverfill.

To return

wedge

To stop

wedge

)

To split wood

Figure 4=2

NOTE:Gasolinecanbe addedto the enginewhenthe

logsplitteris in eitherthe horizontalorverticalposition.

However,thereare lessobstructionswhenthe unitis in

the verticalposition.

Starting Engine

1. Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplug. Makecertain

the metalcap onthe endof the sparkplugwire is

fastenedsecurelyovermetaltip of the sparkplug.

2. Turnfuel valve(or engineswitch),if equipped,to the

ON position.

3. Movechokelever,if equipped,to CHOKEposition.

4. If theengineis equippedwitha primer,follow

instructionsin the enginemanualto prime it.

5. Turnthe throttlecontrol(if equipped)to the FAST

position.

6. Graspstarterhandleandpullropeout slowlyuntil

enginereachesstartof compressioncycle(ropewill

pullslightlyharderat thispoint).

7. Pullropewitha rapid,full arm stroke.Keepfirmgrip

on starterhandle.Let roperewindslowly.Repeat

untilenginecranks.

8. Afterenginestarts,movechokelever(if equipped)

to OFFposition.Placethrottleleverto the speed

desired.

9. In coldweather,runwedgeupor downbeam6 to 8

timesto circulatethe hydraulicfluid.

_ WARNING:When starting awarm

engine,the muffler and surrounding

areas are hot and can causea burn.

Do not touch.

WARNING

Read, understand, and

follow all instructions

and warnings on the

machine and in this

manual before operat-

ing.

Wear leather work

gloves,safety shoes,

ear protection,and

safety glasseswhen

operating a log splitter.

Ensure safe footing.

Use extreme care when

handlinggasoline.

Gasoline is extremely

flammable and the

vapors are explosive.

Never fuel machine

indoorsor while the

engine is hotor run-

ning.

When starting a warm

engine, the muffler and

surrounding areas are

hot and can cause a

burn. Do not touch.

Coo,ro,.and,o

// I 1. MovecontrolhandleFORWARDor DOWNto split

Z_I 1_1 , wood.

2. Releasethe controlhandleto stopthewedgemove-

ment.

3. MovecontrolhandleBACKor UPto returnthe wedge.

Neverremove partially

split wood from the

wedge with your

hands. Fingers may be-

come trapped between

split wood.

Log Dislodger

Thelog dislodgerisdesignedto removeany partially

splitwoodfromthewedge.Thismayoccurwhilesplitting

largediameterwoodorfreshlycutwood.

_ARNING:Neverremove partiallysplit

wood from the wedge with your hands.

Fingersmaybecome trapped between

split wood.

Figure 4=3

Before Each Use

1. Removethedipstickand checkhydraulicfluidlevel.

Refillif necessary.ApprovedfluidsincludeDexron®

III /Mercon®III automatictransmissionfluid,a

10WeightAWhydraulicoilor Pro-MixTM AW-32

HydraulicOil.

2. Check engineoil level.Refillifnecessary.

3. Fill upgasolineif necessary.

4. Lubricatethe beamareawheresplittingwedgewill

slidewithengineoil. Donot usegreaseto lubricate.

Makesureto lubricateboththe frontandthe backof

the beamface.

5. Attachsparkplugwireto thesparkplug.

Using the Log Splitter

1. Placethe logsplitteronlevel,dry ground.

2. Placethe beamineitherthe horizontalorvertical

positionandlockinplacewiththeappropriate

lockingrod.

3. Blockthe frontandbackof bothwheels.

4. Placethe logagainstthe endplateandonlysplit

woodinthedirectionof the grain.

5. Tostabilizethe log,placeyour handonly on sidesof

log.Neverplacehandon the end betweenthe log

and the splittingwedge.

6. Onlyoneadult shouldstabilizethe logandoperate

the controlhandle,so the operatorhasfull control

overthe logandthe splittingwedge.

1. Toremovepartiallysplitwoodfromwedge,move

controlhandleto REVERSEpositionuntilwedgeis

fullyretractedto allowsplitwoodportionto contactthe

logdislodger.

2. Onceremovedfromwedgewith logdislodger,split

woodfromoppositeendor inanotherlocation.

Vertical Position

1. Pullthe horizontalbeamlockout to releasethe beam

andpivotthe beamto the verticalposition.

2. Tolockthe beamin theverticalposition,pullout

onthe verticalbeamlockandrotateit to securethe

beam.SeeFigure4-1.

3. Standinfrontof the unit to operatethe controlhandle

andto stabilizethe log. SeeFigure4-3.

Horizontal Position

1. Pulltheverticalbeamlockout and rotateit down.See

Figure4-1.Pivotbeamto the horizontalposition.The

beamwill lockautomaticallyinhorizontalposition.

2. Standbehindthe reservoirtankto operatecontrol

handleandto stabilizethe log.

Operating Tips

Always:

1. Usecleanfluidandcheckfluid levelregularly.

2. Useanapprovedhydraulicfluid.Approvedfluids

includeDexron®III/Mercon®IIIautomatictransmis-

sionfluid,a 10WeightAWhydraulicoil or Pro-MixTM

AW-32HydraulicOil.

3. Useafilter (cleanor replaceregularly).

4. Usea breathercapon fluidreservoir.

5. Makesure pumpis mountedandalignedproperly.

6. Usea flexible"spider"typecouplingbetweenengine

and pumpdrive shafts.

7. Keephosesclearand unblocked.

8. Bleedairout of hosesbeforeoperating.

9. Flushandcleanhydraulicsystembeforerestarting

afterservicing.

10.Use"pipedope"onall hydraulicfittings.

11.Allowtimefor warm-upbeforesplittingwood.

12.Primethe pumpbeforeinitialstart-upby turningover

the enginewithsparkplugdisconnected(if not already

doneat factory).

13.Split woodalongthe grain(lengthwise)only.

Never:

1. Usewhenfluid is below200F orabove 1500R

2. Usea solidengine/pumpcoupling.

3. Operatethroughreliefvalvefor long.

4. Attemptto adjustunloadingor reliefvalvesettings

withoutpressuregauges.

5. Operatewithair in hydraulicsystem.

6. Useteflontapeon hydraulicfittings.

7. Attemptto cutwood acrossthe grain.

8. Attemptto removepartiallysplitwoodfromthe wedge

withyour hands.Fullyretractwedgeto dislodgewood

withlog dislodger.

Raising and Lowering Beam

1. Usecontrolhandleto runwedgeupanddownbeam

6 to 8 timesto circulatethe hydraulicfluid,whichwill

warmandthinthe fluid.

2. Placelog splitteron a firm,levelsurface.

To raisethe beamfor verticaloperation:

3. Pullout the horizontalbeamlockonthe tongue.

4. Pivotbeamlockdownto releasethe beam.

5. Move the beamto theverticalposition.Secureit with

the beamlockonthe reservoirtankassembly.

_ARNING:Alwaysuse the logsplitter

inthe verticalpositionwhen splitting

heavy logs.

To lowerthe beam:

1. Pullout the verticalbeamlockonthe reservoirtank.

2. Pivotbeamlockdownto releasethe beam.

3. Carefullypullbackon beamandlowerit to the

horizontalposition.Thehorizontalbeamlockwill lock

automatically.SeeFigure4-1.

Figure 4-4

Transporting the Log Splitter

IMPORTANT:Alwaysturn fuelvalveto OFFposition

beforetransportingthe logsplitter.

.Lowerthe beamto its horizontalposition.Makecer-

tainthe beamislockedsecurelywiththe horizontal

beamlock.

2. Removespringclip andclevispin fromjack stand.

3. Supportthe tongueandpivotthe jackstandup

againstthetongue.See Figure4-4.

4. Securewiththe springclip andclevispinpreviously

removed.See Figure4-4.

5. Attachcouplerhitchto a class I orhigher2" ballon a

towingvehicle;latchsecurely.

a. If couplerhitchdoesnotfit on ball:Turn

adjustmentnutoneturn counter-clockwise.

b. If couplerhitch is too loose on ball: Turn

adjustmentnutoneturn clockwise.

6. Connectthe safetychainsto thetowingvehicle.

7. Pluginthe tail lights,ifso equipped,to the tail light

connectoron the towvehicle.

,__i= WARNING:Do not tow faster than

45mph and checklocal, state,and

federal requirementsbefore towing on

any publicroad.

NOTE:Usecautionwhen backingup.It is recom-

mendedto use a spotteroutsidethe vehicle.

Operatin

Do not tow faster than

45mph and check

local, state, and federal

requirements before

towing on any public

road.

WARNING

Do not at anytime

make any adjustments

without first stopping

engine, disconnecting

spark plug wire, and

grounding it against

,the engine. Always

iwear safety glasses

during operation or

while performing any

iadjustments or repairs.

Before cleaning,

i !ubricating, repair=

rag, or inspecting,

,disengage the control

ilever and stop engine.

i Disconnect the spark

plug wire and ground

it against the engine

to prevent unintended

starting. Always wear

safety glasses during

operation or while

iperforming any adjust-

iments or repairs.

iHigher pressure could

icause the hoses to

burst, cylinder to rup-

iture, and intensefluid

to be released, which

could result inserious

ipersonal injury.

Lock Nut

Figure 5=1

__i WARNING:Donot at any time make

any adjustments without first stopping

engine,disconnecting sparkplug wire,

and groundingit against the engine.

Always wear safety glassesduring

operationor while performingany

adjustments or repairs.

Wedge Assembly Adjustment

As normalwearoccursandthereisexcessive"play"

betweenthe wedgeandbeam,adjustthe boltsonthe

sideof thewedgeassemblyto eliminateexcessspace

betweenthe wedgeandthe beam.

1. Loosenthejam nutson the twoadjustmentboltson

the sideof the wedge.SeeFigure5-1.

2. Turnthe adjustmentboltsin untilsnugandthen back

themoffslowly(approximately1.5turns)until the

wedgeassemblywill slideonthe beam.

3. Re-tightenthe jam nutssecurelyagainstthe side

of the wedgeto securetheadjustmentboltsin this

position.

Gib Adjustment

Periodicallyremoveand replacethe "gibs"(spacers)

betweenthe wedgeassemblyandthe backplate.

NOTE:Thegibs mayberotatedand/orturnedoverfor

evenwear.

1. Loosenthe locknutsundereach backplateand slide

the gibsout.See Figure5-1.

2. Turnor replacethe gibs.

3. Reassemblethe backplateandsecurewiththe lock

nuts.

4. Readjustthe boltson the sideof the wedgeassembly.

WARNING:Before cleaning,lubricating,

repairing,or inspecting,disengage

the control lever and stop engine.

Disconnect the spark plug wire and

ground it against the engine to prevent

unintended starting. Always wear

safety glasses during operation or while

performingany adjustments or repairs.

Conditions that Will Void Warranty

1. Failureto maintainproperfluidlevel inreservoir

2. Changingthe reliefvalvesettingorpressureadjust-

mentof controlvalvewithoutproperknowledgeand

instructionfromthe factory

__ WARNING:Nigher pressurecould

cause the hoses to burst, cylinder

to rupture,and intensefluid to be

released,which could resultinserious

personalinjury.

3. Disassemblingthe pump

4. Useof incorrecthydraulicfluid

5. Allowingthe flexiblepumpcouplerto deteriorate

withoutproperand regularinspection

6. Lackof lubricationor improperlubricationof the beam

orunit

7. Improperadjustmentof splittingwedge

8. Excessiveheatingof the hydraulicsystem

9. Attemptingto startunit in temperaturesunder20°F

withoutpre-heatingfluidin reservoir

10.Unattendedleaksinhydraulicsystem

Hydraulic Fluid and Inlet Filter

•Checkthe hydraulicfluid levelinthe logsplitter

reservoirtankbeforeeach use.Maintainfluidlevel

withinthe rangespecifiedon thedipstickat alltimes.

•Changethe hydraulicfluid inthe reservoirevery 100

hoursof operation.Followthe stepsbelow:

1. Disconnectthe suctionhosefromthe bottomof the

reservoirtank.

2. Carefullyunthreadthe inletfilterandcleanit with

penetratingoil. SeeFigure5-2.

3. Allowthe fluidto draininto a suitablecontainer.

4. Reinsertthefilterand refillthe reservoirwiththree(3)

gallonsof oil. ApprovedfluidsincludeDexron®III/

Mercon®III automatictransmissionfluid,a 10Weight

AW hydraulicoilor Pro-MixTM AW-32HydraulicOil.

• Maintainfluid levelwithinthe rangespecifiedon the

dipstickat alltimes.Whencheckingthe fluid,always

makesureto tightenthe dipstickuntilthe top of the

threadsareflushwiththe topof the pipe.

NOTE:Alwaysdisposeof used hydraulicfluidandengine

oil at approvedrecyclingcentersonly.

Contaminantsinfluid maydamagethehydraulic

components.Flushingthe reservoirtankandhoses

withkerosenewheneverserviceis performedon

the tank, hydraulicpumpor valveis recommended.

Contactan authorizedservicedealer.

Figure 5=2

• Makecertainto readjustthe adjustmentboltsso

wedgemovesfreely,but noexcessspaceexists

betweenthe wedgeplateandthe beam.

Hose Clamps

• Check,beforeeachuse,if hoseclampsonthe

suctionhose(attachedto the sideof the pump)are

tight.Checkthe hoseclampson the returnhoseat

leastonce a season.

Hydraulic Filter

• Changethe hydraulicfilterevery50hoursof opera-

tion. Useonly a 10micronhydraulicfilter.Orderpart

number723-0405.

Beam and Splitting Wedge

• Lubricatebothsidesof the beam(whereit comesinto

contactwiththe splittingwedge),beforeeachuse,

withengineoil. The wedgeplateon the logsplitteris

designedso the gibson the sideof thewedgeplate

can be removedand rotatedand/orturnedoverfor

evenwear.

Engine

Referto the separateenginemanualfor allmaintenance

instructions.

Flexible Pump Coupler

Theflexiblepumpcoupleris a nylon"spider"insert,

locatedbetweenthe pumpandthe engineshaft.Over

time,the couplerwill hardenanddeteriorate.

Replacethe couplerif youdetectvibrationor noise

comingfromtheareabetweentheengineandthe

pump.If the couplerfailscompletely,youwill experience

a lossof power.

WARNING

NOTE:Alwaysdispose

of used hydraulic

fluid and engineoil at

approvedrecycling

centersonly.

IMPORTANT

Neverhit the engine

shaft inany manner,

as a blowwill cause

permanentdamageto

the engine.

WARNING

'Excessive pressure

when seating beads

_may cause tire/rim

_assembly to burst

with force sufficientto

cause serious injury.

Referto sidewall of

,tire for recommended

;pressure.

6. Installpumpcouplinghalfand keyon pumpshaft.

Rotatecouplinghalfuntil setscrewfaces openingin

shield.Donottightensetscrew.

7. Installnylon"spider"onto enginecouplinghalf.

8. Alignpumpcouplinghalfwith nylon"spider"by rotat-

ingengineusing starterhandle.Slidecouplinghalf

intoplacewhileguidingthree mountingboltsthrough

holesin pumpsupportbracket.

9. Securewithnuts removedearlier.

10.Set.010"to.060"clearance/gapbetweenthe nylon

"spider"andthe enginecouplinghalfby slidinga

feelergaugeor matchbookcoverbetweenthe nylon

"spider"andthe enginecouplinghalfand moving

pumpcouplinghalf as needed.Securepumpcoupling

halfwith setscrew.SeeFigure5-3.

Figure 5=3

NOTE:Makecertainproperclearance/gapis obtained

beforetighteningsetscrew.

IMPORTANT:Neverhit the engineshaft inany manner,

as a blowwill causepermanentdamageto the engine.

1. Removethreenutsthat securethe pumpto the

couplingshield.Twonutsareat the bottomcorners

andoneis in the topcenter.SeeFigure5-3.

2. Removethepump.

3. Rotatethe engineby slowlypullingstarterhandle

untilenginecouplinghalfset screwis visible.Loosen

setscrewusingallenwrenchand slidecouplinghalf

offengineshaft.

4. Loosenset screwon pumpcouplinghalfand remove

couplinghalf.

5. Slidenewenginecouplinghalfontothe engine

shaftuntil theendof the shaftis flushwiththe inner

portionof the couplinghalf.(Theremustbespace

betweenthe endof the enginesupportbracketand

couplinghalf).Tightensetscrew.

Tires

Seesidewallof tire for recommendedpressure.Under

anycircumstancesdo not exceedmanufacturer'srecom-

mendedpsi. Maintainequalpressureon alltires.

,_l_k,, WARNING:Excessive pressurewhen

seatingbeads may causetire/rim as-

sembly to burst with force sufficient to

cause serious injury.Referto sidewall

of tire for recommended pressure.

Storing Your Log Splitter

Prepareyourlog splitterfor storageat the endof the

seasonor ifthe log splitterwill not beusedfor 30 daysor

more.

_ WARNING:Neverstoremachine with

fuel inthe fuel tank insideof building

where fumes may reach an open flame

or spark,or where ignitionsources are

presentsuchas hotwater and space

heaters, furnaces, clothesdryers,

stoves, electricmotors, etc.

1. Cleanthe log splitterthoroughly.

NOTE:Wedo not recommendthe useof pressurewash-

ers or gardenhoseto cleanyourunit.Theymaycause

damageto bearingsorthe engine.The useof waterwill

resultinshortenedlifeand reduceserviceability.

4. Startthe engineandlet it rununtilthe fuel linesand

carburetorareempty.

5. Removesparkplug. Holdinga ragoverthecylinder

hole,pourapproximately1/2ounce (approximately

onetablespoon)of engineoil intocylinderandcrank

slowlyto distributetheoil.

6. Replacesparkplug.

7. Do not storegasolinefromoneseasonto another.

8. Replaceyour gasolinecan if it startsto rust.Rust

and/ordirt inthe gasolinewill causeproblems.

9. Storeunitina clean,dry area. Donot storenextto

corrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer.

NOTE:if storinginan unventilatedor metalstorage

shed,becertainto rustproofthe equipmentby coating

witha lighto11orsilicone.

2. Wipe unitwithanoiled ragto preventrust,especially

on thewedgeandthe beam.

3. Drainfuel tank.Alwaysdrainfuel intoapproved

containeroutdoors,awayfromopenflame.Besure

thatengineiscool beforedrainingthe fuel. Donot

smokewhilehandlingfuel.

Maintaining

WAR

Neverstor

with fuel in the fuel

tank insideof building

where fumes may

reach an open flame

r sparki 0r where

ignitionsources are

presentsuchashot

water and space heat'

ers, furnaces, clothes

dryers; stoves, electric

motors, etc,

NOTEi we do not

recommendtheuse of

pressure washersor

garden hoseto Clean

your UniLThey may

cause damageto bear,

ngSOrthe engine;The

useof water will result

in shortened lifeand

reduce serviceability.

For repairs beyond

the minor ad/ust-

merits listed hem

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I_ _ i i

I i i i i

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Engineruns erratic

Problem Cause Remedy

Enginefails to start 1. Sparkplugwire disconnected. 1. Connectwire to sparkplug.

2. Fueltankemptyor stalefuel. 2. Filltankwithclean,freshgasoline.

3. Choke if equippednot inCHOKE 3. Movechoketo CHOKEposition.

position.

4. Faultysparkplug. 4 Clean,adjustgap,or replace.

5. Blockedfuel line. 5. Cleanfuel line.

6. Engine(if equippedwith a primer)not 6. Primeengine.

primedproperly. 7. Movethrottle leverto FASTposi-

7. Throttlecontrollevernotin correct tion.

startingposition

1. Movechokeleverto OFFposition.1. UnitrunningwithCHOKEapplied,if so

equipped.

2. Sparkplugwireloose.

3. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel.

4. Waterordirt infuel system.

2. Connectandtightenspark

plugwire.

3. Cleanfuel line;fill tankwith clean,

fresh(lessthan30 daysold)

gasoline.

4. Drainfuel tank. Refillwith

freshfuel.

5. Dirty aircleaner. 5. Cleanor replaceaircleaner.

6. Carburetornotadjustedproperly. 6. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

EngneOverheats EngineOillevel owl 11 FillCrankcaseWithproperoil.

2. Dirty aircleaner. 2. Cleanorreplaceair cleaner.

31 carburetornot adjustedproperlyl 3. Seeauthoiizedservicedealeil

Problem

Cylinder rod will not

move

Cause

1. Brokendrive shaft.

2. Shippingplugsleft inhydraulichoses.

3. Set screwsincouplingnotadjusted

properly.

4. Looseshaftcoupling.

5. Gearsectionsdamaged.

6. Damagedreliefvalve.

7. Hydrauliclinesblocked.

8. Incorrectoil level.

9. Damageddirectionalvalve.

10.Blockeddirectionalvalve.

Remedy

1. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

2. Disconnecthydraulichoses,

removeshippingplugs,reconnect

hoses.

3. Seeoperator'smanualfor correct

adjustment.

4. Correctengine/pumpalignmentas

necessary.

5. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

6. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

7. Flushandcleanhydraulicsystem.

8. Checkoil level.

9. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

lO.Flushandcleanhydraulicsystem.

Problem Cause Remedy

Slowcy indershaft I 1, Gearsectionsdamaged• I 1.Seeauthorizedservicedealer•

speed while extending 2. Excessivepumpinletvacuum. 2. Makecertainpumpinlethosesare

and retractng cearandunblocked-useshort,

largediameterinlethoses,

3 Seeauthorzedservce deaer

3. Slowenginespeed 4 Seeauthorzedservce deaer

4. Damagedreliefvalve• 5 ChecKo eve

5 Incorrectoil level• 6 Dran o c eanreservor and ref

6. Contaminatedoil. 7Seeauthorzed servce deaer

7. Directionalvalveleakinginternally• 8.Seeauthorzedservce deaer.

I 8. Internallydamagedcylinder.

Leaking Cylinder 1. Brokenseals. 1. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

2. Scoredcylinder. 2. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

Engineruns but wood 1. Smallgearsectiondamaged. 1. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

will not split or wood 2. Pumpcheckvalveleaking. 2. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

splits too slowly 3. Excessivepumpinletvacuum. 3. Makecertainpumpinlethosesare

clearandunblocked

4 Incorrectoil level. 4. Checkoillevel.

5. Contaminatedoil. 5. Dran o c eanreservor,and ref .

6. Directionalvalveleak nginternally. •i i .

6 Seeauthorzed servce deaer

I 7 Overloadedc linder I 7 Do notattemptto sp t wood

• y . •

I aganstthe gran

8. nternallydamagedcylinder. 8. Seeauthorzed servce deaer.

Engine stalls during 1. Lowhorsepower/weakengine. 1.

splitting 2. Overloadedcylinder. 2.

Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

Do notattemptto splitwood

againstthe grainor seeauthorized

servicedealer.

Engine wil! not turn Or Engine!PumPmisallgnmenL 1! Collect alignmentas necessa[y!

stalls under low load 2: Frozenorseizedpump. 2 See authorizedservicedealer.

conditions 31 LowhorsepOwer/weakengine, see authorizedservicedealerl

Hydrau!ic!inesbloCk_d Flushandclean hydrau!icsyste_

5, Blocked directionalvalve: 5: Flush andclean hydraulicsystem.

Leaking pump shaft

seal

1. Brokendriveshaft.

2. Engine/pumpmisalignment.

3. Gearsectionsdamaged.

4. Poorlypositionedshaft seal.

5. Pluggedoil breather.

1. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

2. Correctalignmentas necessary.

3. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

4. Seeauthorizedservicedealer.

5. Makecertainreservoiris properly

vented.

ydraulic

Trouble

Shootin

ments listed here,

contact an authorized

service dealer.

Model Series 550 Thru 570

'L4_, :4_

To secure

ground wire

Ref. PartNo. Description

No.

1. 718-0769A HydraulicCylinder

2. 727-04166 HydraulicTube

3. 710-1018 HexCapScrew1/2-20x 2.75

4. 737-0192 90 DegreeSolidAdapter

5. 718-0481A ControlValve

6. 737-0153 ReturnElbow

7. 737-0238 NipplePipe1/2-14

8. 710-1806 HexCapScrew1/2-13x 3.25

9. 719-0550A WedgeAssembly

10. 712-3058 HexLockNut, 1/2-20

11. 712-0711 HexJamNut3/8-24

12. 710-0459A HexCapScrew3/8-24 x 1.5

13. 781-0351 AdjustableGib

14. 736-0116 FlatWasher.635x.93x.06

15. 712-3022 HexLockNut1/2-13

16. 681-04071A BeamAssembly

17. 710-3056 HexScrew,5/16-18x 3.25

18. 710-0654A HexWasherScrew3/8-16x 1.0

19. 781-1048A DislodgerBracket

20. 781-0790 BackPlate

21. 737-04093 inlet Filter

22. 727-0443 ReturnHose3/4" IDx 44" Lg.

23. 726-0132 HoseClamp5/8"

24. 737-0316 FilterHousing

25. 723-0405 Oil Filter

26. 734-0873 Hub Cap

27. 714-0162 CotterPin

28. 712-0359 SlottedNut3/4-16

29. 634-0186 WheelAssembly

30. 736-0351 FiatWasher.760IDx.500OD

31. 737-0312 Adapter3/4-14

32. 781-0526At HoseGuard

33. 737-0348A VentedDipstick

34. 711-1587 ClevisPin

35. 781-0690 LockRod

36. 714-0470 CotterPin

37. 726-0214 PushCap

38. 732-0583 CompressionSpring

39. 781-04180 LogTrayBracket

40. 710-0650 TT Screw,5/16-18x.875

41. 712-04065 FlangeLockNut,3/8-16

42. 781-04179 LogTray

Ref. PartNo. Description

No.

43. 681-04040A FrameAssembly

44. 710-0521 HexBolt3/8-16x 3"

45. 719-0353 CouplingShield

46. 714-0122 SquareKey3/16"x.75

47. 718-04145 FlexibleCoupling

48. 712-04063 FlangeLockNut,5/16-18

49. 781-0097 RearCouplingSupportBracket

50. 781-1024 FenderMountingBracket

51. 727-04130 Hose

52. 718-04127 GearPump

53. 737-0329 45 DegreeElbowFitting

54. 727-0502 HighPressureHydraulicHose

55. 781-0788 TongueAssembly

56. 747-1261 LatchRod

57. 781-1045 Latch

58. 732-3127 CompressionSpring

59. 736-0371 FiatWasher

60. 781-0538At HoseGuard

61. 710-3085 HexCap Screw,3/8-16x 3.50

62. 736-0185 FlatWasher,.375x.738x.063

63. 747-04539 HydraulicValveControl

64. 681-04030 HitchCouplingAssembly

65. 713-0433A Chain

66. 731-2496A Fender(Black)

731-2499A Fender(Red)

67. 711-0813 ClevisPin

68. 720-04088 Grip

69. 732-0194 SpringPin

70. 781-0789 Jack Stand

71. 715-0120 SpiralPin

72. 710-0650 TT Screw, 5/16-18x0.875"

73. 710-0602 TT Screw,5/16-18x 1.00

74. 625-0062t LightKit

75. 681-0164t LightBracket- LH

781-1027At LightBracket- RH

76. 710-0874t Screw,5/16-18x 1.25

77. 712-3008t Jam Nut,3/8-16

78. 726-0201t SpeedNut, .3125ID

79. 711-04585 ClevisPin

80. 713-04036 ValveHandleLink

81. 714-0111 CotterPin

82. 710-0376 HexScrew,5/16-18x 1.00

t If Equipped

ENUiNE

_FACTORY PARTS

To order replacement

parts, call

1-800-800-7310

or visit

www.mtdproducts.com

MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR

The limitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenby MTDLLCwithrespect

to newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin the UnitedStates,its

possessionsandterritories.

"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsinmaterialandworkman-

shipfor a periodof two (2)yearscommencingonthe date of original

purchaseandwill, at itsoption,repairor replace,freeof charge,any

part foundto bedefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thislimitedwar-

rantyshallonlyapply if thisproducthasbeenoperatedand maintained

inaccordancewiththe Operator'sManualfurnishedwiththe product,

andhas notbeensubjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,

accident,impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,

ordamagebecauseof otherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresulting

fromthe installationor useof any part,accessoryor attachmentnot

approvedby MTDfor use withthe product(s)coveredbythis manual

willvoid yourwarrantyas to any resultingdamage.

Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befree fromdefectsinmaterialand

workmanshipfor a periodof thirty (30)daysfromthe dateof purchase.

Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batter-

ies,belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,

snowthrowerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,WITH

PROOFOF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service

dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages,

or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136-

0019, or call 1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our

Web site at www.mtdproducts.com.

Thislimitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthe followingcases:

a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya

separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Referto applicablemanufacturer's

warrantyfor termsandconditions.

b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear

warranty.

c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchas lubricants,filters,blade

sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck

adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationof the exteriorfinishdueto

useor exposure.

d. Servicecompletedby someoneotherthananauthorizedservice

dealer.

e. MTDdoesnot extendanywarrantyfor productssoldor exported

outsideof the UnitedStates,its possessionsandterritories,except

thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsof exportdistribution.

f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.

g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.

No impliedwarranty,includingany impliedwarranty of mer-

chantabilityof fitness for a particular purpose,applies after the

applicable periodof express written warranty above as to the

partsas identified.No otherexpresswarranty, whetherwrittenor

oral, except as mentioned above,givenby any personor entity,

includingadealeror retailer, withrespect to any product,shall

bindMTD.Duringthe periodof the warranty,the exclusiveremedy

is repairor replacementof the productas setforth above.

Theprovisionsas set forth inthis warrantyprovidethe soleand

exclusiveremedy arising from the sale.MTDshallnot be liable

for incidentalor consequentiallossor damage including,without

limitation, expensesincurredfor substituteor replacementlawn

careservicesor for rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea

warranted product.

Somestatesdo notallowthe exclusionor limitationof incidentalor

consequentialdamages,or limitationsonhowlongan impliedwarranty

lasts,sothe aboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynot applyto you.

In noeventshallrecoveryof any kindbegreaterthanthe amountof the

purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safetyfeatures of

the productshallvoid this warranty. Youassumethe riskandliability

for loss,damage,or injuryto you andyourpropertyand/orto othersand

theirpropertyarisingout of the misuseor inabilityto usethe product.

Thislimitedwarrantyshallnot extendto anyoneotherthan theoriginal

purchaserorto the personfor whomitwas purchasedas a gift.

HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHIS WARRANTY:This limited

warrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,and youmayalsohaveother

rightswhichvary fromstateto state.

IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchaseto obtain

warrantycoverage.

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