Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator’s Manual RM 33 LS WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No.
1 To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing an MTD Log Splitter It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine.
2 Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol.
13. If your machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and is intended for use near any unimproved forest, brush, or grass covered land, the engine exhaust should be equipped with a spark arrestor. Make sure you comply with applicable local, state, and federal codes. Take appropriate firefighting equipment with you. c. Never fuel machine indoors. d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. 14.
11. When splitting in the vertical position, stabilize the log before moving the control handle. Split as follows: a. Place log on the end plate and turn until it leans against the beam and is stable. b. When splitting extra large or uneven logs, the log must be stabilized with wooden shims or split wood placed between the log and end plate or ground. 12. Always keep fingers away from any cracks that open in the log while splitting. They can quickly close and pinch or amputate your fingers. 13.
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING — CRUSHING HAZARD Keep hands away from wedge, end plate, partially split wood and moving parts.
3 Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Log Splitter • One Operator’s Manual WARNING! Use extreme caution when unpacking this machine. Some components are very heavy and will require additional people or mechanical handling equipment. NOTE: Your log splitter is shipped with motor oil in the engine. You MUST check the oil level before operating. Be careful not to overfill. Attaching the Fenders 1.
Attaching The Wheels To The Reservoir Tank Assembly Attaching the Beam Support 1. Block up the reservoir tank assembly about eight to twelve inches. 1. Remove the two hex bolts and lock nuts from the tongue. 2. Remove and discard the plastic shipping caps on the outside of the wheels. 2. Place the beam support/latch bracket on the tongue and secure it with the hex bolts and lock nuts previously removed. Tighten Securely. See Figure 3-3. 3.
Attaching the tongue 1. Remove the two hex bolts and lock nuts on the front of the reservoir tank. NOTE: The hardware for attaching the tongue to the reservoir tank is already inserted into the reservoir tank brackets. 2. Place the tongue in position and secure with hardware just removed. See Figure 3-5. 3. Lift up on the tongue assembly until the holes are aligned and insert the hinge pin just removed through brackets on beam and reservoir tank assembly. See Figure 3-6. 4.
Attaching The Hoses 3. Suction Hose: The suction hose is attached to the reservoir tank, beneath the engine mounting bracket. 1. Loosen the hose clamp on the free end of the hose. Remove any protective insert from the end of the hose. 2. Remove the protective cap from the fitting on the bottom of the pump (some oil may flow from pump). 3. Attach the end of the suction hose to the fitting on the bottom of the pump. See Figure 3-8. Attach the end of the hose to the fitting on top of the filter.
Set-Up 9. Preparing the Log Splitter 1. Lubricate the beam area (where the splitting wedge will slide) with engine oil. Do not use grease. 2. Remove the vented reservoir dipstick, which is located next to the hydraulic filter on top of the reservoir tank. See Figure 3-11. Refill the reservoir within range marked on the dipstick. See Figure 3-12. Dipstick MAX MIN Vented Dipstick Hydraulic Fluid Only Figure 3-12 10. WARNING! Much of the original fluid has been drawn into the cylinder and hoses.
4 Controls & Features Cylinder Tongue Log Dislodger Wedge Control Handle Beam Assembly Log Tray Jack Stand Horizontal Beam Lock Beam Support Vertical Beam Lock Engine Controls See the Engine Operator’s Manual for the location and function of the controls on the engine. The log dislodger is designed to remove any partially split wood from the wedge. This may occur while splitting large diameter wood or freshly cut wood.
5 Operation Starting the Engine 10. Pre-Start Checklist 1. Remove the dipstick and check hydraulic fluid level. Refill if necessary. Approved fluids include Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III / Mercon® automatic transmission fluid, Pro-Select™ AW-32 Hydraulic Oil or 10WAW-ISO viscosity grade 32 hydraulic oil. Check the engine oil level. Refill if necessary. In cold weather, run the wedge up or down the beam 6 to 8 times to circulate the hydraulic fluid.
4. To place the beam in the Vertical Position proceed as follows: WARNING! Always use the log splitter in the vertical position when splitting heavy logs. a. Pull the horizontal beam lock out to release the beam and pivot the beam to the vertical position. b. To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out on the vertical beam lock and rotate it to secure the beam. See Figure 5-2. Using the Control Handle The control handle has three positions. See Figure 5-4.
3. To stabilize the log, place your left hand on the side of the log opposite the beam as shown in Figure 5-1. 4. Secure with the spring clip and clevis pin previously removed. See Figure 5-5. WARNING! Never place a hand on the ends of the log, between the log or end plate and the splitting wedge. 5. Attach the coupler hitch to a class I or higher 2” ball on the towing vehicle; latch securely. WARNING! Only one operator permitted.
6 Maintenance & Adjustments WARNING! Do not at any time make any adjustments without first stopping engine, disconnecting spark plug wire and grounding it against the engine. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs. Maintenance Engine 4. Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container. 5. Reinsert the filter and reconnect the hose. Fill the reservoir as instructed in the Assembly & Set-Up section.
Adjustments 3. Wedge Assembly Adjustment As normal wear occurs and there is excessive “play” between the wedge and beam, adjust the bolts on the side of the wedge assembly to eliminate excess space between the wedge and the beam. 1. Loosen the jam nuts on the two adjustment bolts on the side of the wedge. See Figure 6-2. Hex Screw Wedge To lower the beam for horizontal operation: a. Pull out the vertical beam lock on the reservoir tank. b. Pivot the beam lock down to release the beam. c.
7 Service Flexible Pump Coupler 9. The flexible pump coupler is a nylon “spider” insert, located between the pump and the engine shaft. Over time, the coupler will harden and deteriorate. Replace the coupler if you detect vibration or noise coming from the area between the engine and the pump. If the coupler fails completely, you will experience a loss of power. Align the pump coupling half with the nylon “spider” by rotating the engine using the starter handle.
8 Troubleshooting Problem Engine fails to start Engine running erratically/ inconsistent RPM (hunting or surging) Engine Overheats Cylinder rod will not move Cause Remedy 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Choke, if equipped, not in CHOKE position. 3. Move choke to CHOKE position. 4. Faulty spark plug. 4. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 5. Blocked fuel line. 5. Clean fuel line. 6.
Problem Slow cylinder shaft speed while extending and retracting. Leaking Cylinder Engine runs but wood will not split or wood splits too slowly Engine stalls during splitting Engine will not turn or stalls under low load conditions Leaking pump shaft seal 20 Cause Remedy 1. Gear sections damaged. 1. See authorized service dealer. 2. Excessive pump inlet vacuum. 2. Make certain pump inlet hoses are clear and unblocked-use short, large diameter inlet hoses. 3. Slow engine speed. 3.
9 Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 737-0348A Vented Dipstick 735-04103 718-04395 718-04392 710-1842 Spider Bushing Coupling, .875 Coupling, .500 Set Screw 723-0405 Hydraulic Oil Filter 737-04308 727-0451 727-04288 727-0443 727-04362 Inlet Filter Inlet Hose Hydro Hose Return Hose Hydro Hose 726-0132 Hose Clamp 634-0186 Wheel Assembly, 16.0 x 4.8 x 8.
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Warranty Conditions — Australia (Not applicable to other Regions) The benefits given to you under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies that you have under Australian law in relation to the goods. MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd warrants that this machine is free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any part which appears upon inspection by MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd or its agent to be defective in material or workmanship.
