MTD 24642S - Manual (Page 11)

LOG SPLITTER RESERVOIR OIL
Check oil in log splitter reservoir before every use.
Refer to "Before Starting" under OPERATION
^ection.
hange the oil 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.
Remove the plate and drain the oil. Be prepared to
catch oil in a suitable container.
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PLATE
NOTE
Drain the oil and flush the reservoir
tank assembly and hoses each time
repair work is performed on the tank,
hydraulic pump or valve. Contaminants
in the oil will damage the hydraulic
components.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
HEX BOLTS
LOCK WASHERS
HEX NUTS
FIGURE 18
When the oil is drained from the reservoir, clean the
strainer tube assembly as shown.
1. Remove the hose clamp at the inlet hose (bottom
hose). See figure 18.
2. Pull the inlet hose off the fitting at the beam.
Using an adjustable wrench, remove the fitting
from the beam.
3. Reach inside the end of the beam and pull out the
strainer tube assembly.
4. Clean the strainer tube assembly and reassemble in
reverse order.
Reassemble the end plate. Refill oil reservoir with
approximately 2-1/2 to 3 gallons of Dexron II
automatic tarnsmission fluid as instructed in "Before
Starting" under OPERATION section.
*^SE CLAMPS
..,neck the hose clamps on the bottom of the pump
for proper tightness before each use.
Hose clamps on the return hose should be checked
once a season.
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If any adjustments are made to the
engine while the engine is running
(e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all
moving parts. Be careful of heated
surfaces and muffler.
Refer to engine manual packed with your unit for
carburetor adjustment information.
TIRE PRESSURE
Check sidewall of tire for manufacturer's max­
imum tire pressure. If this information does not
appear on your tire, maximum tire pressure under
any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure
should be maintained on all tires.
INSTALLATION OF TIRE TO RIM
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The following procedure must be
followed when removing or install­
ing a tire to the rim.
1. Be sure rim is clean and rust free.
2. Lubricate both the tire and rim generously.
3. Never inflate to over 30 p.s.i. to seat beads.
Excessive inflation pressure when seating beads
may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with force
sufficient to cause serious injury.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
If the machine is to be inoperative for a period
longer than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows.
1. Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly.
2. Wipe the entire machine with an oiled rag to
protect the surfaces.
3. Refer to the engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions. The engine must be
completely drained of fuel to prevent gum
deposits from forming on essential carburetor
parts, fuel lines and fuel tanks.
4. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
NOTE
When storing any type of power
equipment
in an unventilated or
metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rust proof the equipment.
Using a light oil or silicone, coat the
equipment, especially all moving parts.
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