MTD 249-620-003 - Manual (Page 5)

IMPORTANT
This unit has been shipped without
gasoline or oil in the engine. After
assembly, refer to separate engine
manual for proper fuel and engine oil
information.
FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 2.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
Remove the log splitter parts from the cartons by cut­
ting the corners of the cartons. Make certain all parts
and literature have been removed from the cartons
before the cartons are discarded.
All hardware for assembly of the log splitter has been
placed in position on the various parts.
-Parts in Cartons (See figure 1)
Carton marked 1 of 2:
Reservoir Tank Assembly
Engine and Pump Assembly (Bolted to bottom of
carton)
Carton marked 2 of 2:
Tongue Assembly
Wedge, Beam and Cylinder Assembly
Tools Required for Assembly
(2) 9/16" Wrenches*
(1) 5/8" Wrench*
(1) 11/16" Wrench*
(2) 1/2" Wrenches*
(1) Adjustable Wrench
(1) Knife (to remove cable tie)
(1) Screwdriver
*Adjustable Wrenches may be used.
Other Materials Required for Assembly:
Engine Oil
Unleaded Gasoline (regular grade gasoline is an
acceptable substitute)
Approximately 7.6 Gallons of Dexron II Automatic
Transmission Fluid
-ATTACHING TONGUE TO RESERVOIR TANK
1. The tongue is shipped with the jack stand already
attached to the tongue. The jack stand is in the
transport position. Remove the quick release pin.
Pivot the jack stand to the operating position (90°),
and secure with the quick release pin. See figure 2.
■^NOTE
If necessary, loosen the bolt which
holds the hitch to the tongue, and
pivot hitch out of the way.
2. Remove the latch bracket which has been
assembled to the other end of the tongue for ship­
ping purposes only by removing another quick
release pin. Refer to figure 1. This bracket will be
reassembled to the beam on page 6. Replace the
quick release pin in the latch bracket.
—3. Remove the two hex bolts, lock washers and hex
nuts on the front of the reservoir tank. Two 9/16"
wrenches are required. Place the tongue in posi­
tion, and secure with hardware just removed. See
figure 3.