MTD 241-521-000 - Manual (Page 10)

WARNING: If the fluid becomes exce!isive>
ly hot at any time during operation, stop
the unit and ailow the fluid to cool c own.
Maximum performance will not be ol Gain­
ed from your log splitter if the fluid is too
hot. Use extreme caution as contactir g hot
fluid could result in serious personal
injury.
TO TRANSPORT LOG SPLIHER
1. Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make
certain the beam is latched securely with th(> lock­
ing rod.
2. Remove the quick release pin which secures the
jack stand. Pivot it up against the tongue, and
secure with the quick release pin.
3. Attach the hitch to a towing vehicle, making cer­
tain to latch securely. Attach the safety chains to
the towing vehicle.
ADJUSTMENT
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WARNING: Always stop the engine > and
disconnect the spark plug wire befont per­
forming any adjustments.
SPLiniNG WEDGE
As normal wear occurs, periodically adjust the belts on
the slide plate (beneath the splitting wedge) as fc Hows
to eliminate the excess space between the wedge plate
and the beam. See figure 15.
1. Loosen the three hex bolts on top of the slide plate
(beneath the splitting wedge).
2. Back the two adjustment bolts on the side of the
slide plate out slowly until the wedge assembly will
slide on the beam. Tighten the lock nuts sec urely
against the base of the slide plate to hold the bolts
in this position.
3. Retighten the three hex bolts on top of the slide
plate.
Hex Bolts
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
A WARNING: If any adjustments are made to
the engine while the engine is running
(e.g. carburetor), keep dear of all moving
parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and
muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to com­
pensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or
load. Improper adjustment will cause stalling when split­
ter is under load, hard starting and higher fuel con­
sumption.
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your
log splitter for carburetor adjustment information.
NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause engine to run rough.
Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached to the car­
buretor before adjusting carburetor. Do not make un­
necessary adjustments. Factory settings are satisfactory
for most applications and conditions.
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Always stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire before per­
forming any maintenance or repairs.
RESERVOIR FLUID
Check the hydraulic fluid level in the log splitter reser­
voir tank before each use. Fiuid level should be 1V 2 "
to 2" from the top of the tank.
Change the hydraulic fluid in the reservoir every 100
hours of operation. Disconnect the suction hose from
the bottom of the reservoir tank, and drain the fluid in­
to a suitable container. Refill using only Dexron II
automatic transmission fluid or 10W non-foaming
hydraulic fluid, as instructed in the “Initial Preparation”
section of this manual, page 8. Also, make certain to
change the hydraulic filter.
NOTE: Drain the fluid and flush the reservoir tank and
hoses with kerosene whenever any repair work is per­
formed on the tank, hydraulic pump or valve. Con­
taminants in the fluid will damage the hydraulic
components. (Should be performed by an authorized
service dealer.)
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WARNING: Use extreme caution when
working with kerosene, as it is an extreme-
iy flammable fluid.
FIGURE 15.
Bolts
HYDRAULIC FILTER
Change the hydraulic filter every 50 hours of operation.
Use only a 10 micron hydraulic fiiter. Order part number
723-0405.
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