Assembly instructions, Unpacking, Installation of wheels – MTD 241-521-000 User Manual
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
S
IMPORTANT: This unit has been shipped without
gasoiine or oil in the engine. After assembly, refer
to separate engine manual for proper fuel and
engine oil information.
Reservoir
•s
UNPACKING
Remove
the
log
splitter
parts
from
the
carton
by
cut
ting
the
corners
of
the
carton.
Make
certain
all
parts
and
literature
have
been
removed
from
the
carton
before the carton is discarded.
All
hardware
for
assembly
of
the
log
splitter
has
been
placed in position on the various parts.
■Parts in Carton (See figure 1)
Reservoir Tank Assembly
Engine and Pump Assembly (Bolted to bottom of
carton)
Tongue Assembly
Wedge, Beam and Cylinder Assembly
Hitch Assembly
Wheels
Tools Required for Assembly
(1)
Rubber Mallet or Plastic Hammer
(2)
9/16" Wrenches*
(2) 1/2" Wrenches*
(1) Adjustable Wrench
(1) Screwdriver
*Ad]ustable Wrenches may be used.
Other Materials Required for Assembly:
Engine Oil
Unleaded Gasoline (regular grade gasoiine is an
acceptable substitute)
Approximately 4 Gallons of Dexron II Automatic
Transmission Fluid or 10W Non-Foaming Hydraulic
Fluid
INSTALLATION OF WHEELS
Attach
the
wheels
to
the
reservoir
tank
assembly
as
follows. See figure 2.
1.
2
.
3.
4.
■5.
6
.
7.
Pry off the hub caps and dust covers which are at
tached
to
the
wheels.
Discard
the
dust
covers
(us
ed for shipping only).
Remove
one
tapered
roller
bearing
from
inside
each wheel. See inset.
Remove
the
cotter
pin,
hex
slotted
nut
and
flat
washer
from
each
axle.
Place
one
wheel
on
each
axle, with the
valve stem facing outward.
Pack
the
tapered
roller
bearings
with
wheel
bear
ing grease, and place one on each axle.
Place
one
flat
washer
removed
in
step
2
on
each
axle.
Secure
with
hex
slotted
nut.
Tighten
sloted
nut until snug, then back off approximately 1 /3 turn
or until one of the slots on the slotted nut lines up
with the hole in the axle.
Check
the
assembly
of
the
wheels.
There
should
be no side to side play, and the wheel should spin
freely.
Place
hub
caps
in
position
on
wheels
and
tap
on
with a rubber mallet or plastic hammer.