MTD 249-620-003 - Manual (Page 10)

5. Move the control handle to reverse position to
return the splitting wedge.
FIGURE 13.—Vertical Operation
TO OPERATE LOG SPLiTTER:
1. Set throttle at maximum speed.
2. Place the log upright, on top of end plate for ver­
tical operation, and on top of beam for horizantal
operation.
3. Push the control handle to forward position until
the splitting wedge just contacts the log. Release
the control handle.
4. Step behind the reservoir tank (see figures 13
or 14) and push the control handle in forward Dosi-
tion until the log is split.
A
WARNING
If the fluid becomes excessively hot at
any time during operation, stop the unit
and allow the fluid to cool down. Maxi­
mum performance will not be obtained
from your log splitter if the fluid is too
hot. Use extreme caution as contacting
hot fluid could result in serious personal
injury.
TO TRANSPORT LOG SPLITTER
1. Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make
certain the latch bracket is latched securely around
the tongue and secured with the quick release pin.
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
SPLITTING WEDGE
As normal wear occurs, periodically adjust the bolts on
the slide plate (beneath the splitting wedge) as follows
to eliminate the excess space between the wedge plate
and the beam. See figure 15.
Hex Bolts
Bolts
FIGURE 15.
1. Loosen the three hex bolts on top of the slide plate
(beneath the splitting wedge).
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