MTD 24638S - Manual (Page 9)

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I WARNING J
Never attempt to cut a log in half with
the log splitter.
Never stand next to the ram when
operating. Always stand behind the
ram.
MAINTENANCE
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Always stop engine and disconnect
spark plug wire before performing any
maintenance or adjustments.
ENGINE OIL
Change oil first two (2) hours of operation. Check
oil level every five (5) operating hours or each time
equipment is used.
Change oil every twenty-five (25) operating hours or
sooner if equipment is operated in extremely dusty
or dirty conditions.
Refer to engine manual for quantity and type of oil.
LOG SPLITTER RESERVOIR OIL
Check oil
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in log splitter reservoir before every use.
"Before Starting" under OPERATION
Change 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.
-X BOLTS
LOCK WASHERS
HEX NUTS
FIGURE 12
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When the oil is drained from the reservoir, clean the
strainer tube assembly as follows.
1. Remove the hose clamp at the inlet hose (bottom
hose). See figure 12.
Pull the inlet hose off the fitting at the beam.
Using an adjustable wrench, remove the fitting
from the beam.
Reach inside the end of the beam and pull out the
strainer tube assembly.
Clean the strainer tube assembly and reassemble in
reverse order.
Reassemble the end plate. Refill oil reservoir with
approximately 2 gallons of Dexron II automatic
transmission fluid as instructed in "Before Starting"
under OPERATION section.
HOSE CLAMPS
Check 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.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
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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.
BELT ADJUSTMENT
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug and ground against the engine block.
2. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank or place a
piece of plastic under the cap to prevent leakage.
3. Tip the splitter on one side.
4. Remove four self-tapping screws from the bottom
belt cover and frame. Refer to figure 13.
5. Loosen the three engine mounting bolts using a
1/2" wrench. Refer to figure 15.
6. Slide the engine outward to tighten the belt until
there is approximately 1/2" deflection. Tighten
engine mounting bolts securely.
BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug and ground against the engine block.
2. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank or place a
piece of plastic under the cap to prevent leakage.
3. Tip the splitter on one side.
4. Remove four self-tapping screws from the bottom
belt cover and frame. See figure 13.