24AF571C099 MTD log splitter

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IMPORTANT:This unit is shipped without gasoline or
oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with
gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine
manual before operating your machine.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the log
spfitter is observed from the operating position.
RemovingUnitFromCarton
Pry the top, sides, and ends off crate.
Set panels aside to avoid tire punctures or
personal injury.
Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.
Remove any loose parts if included with unit (i.e.,
operator's manual, etc.)
Cut and remove straps which secure parts to
bottom of crate. Unbolt any remaining parts which
may be bolted to the bottom of the crate.
WARNING: Use extreme caution unpack-
ing this machine. Some components are
very heavy and will require additional
people or mechanical handling
equipment.
LoosePartsinCarton
Tongue Assembly
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground against the engine to
prevent unintended starting.
AssemblingTheTongue
AttachingTheJack Stand(SeeFigure1)
The jack stand isshipped inthe transport
position.
Remove the springclipand clevis pin and pivot
thejack stand tothe operating position.
Secure the jack stand in positionwith the clevis
pin and spring clip.
Clevis
Spring_ Pin
(Operating.....Position)JackStand _ _J
Figure 1
AttachingThe Tongue(SeeFigure2)
With the log splitter still standing upright,remove
two hex bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts from
the tongue assembly.
Align the holes in the tongue with the holes inthe
tank and secure with hardware just removed.
_ VerticalLock
r / Alhig;eWHitohes
((1"_'_'_ I /_ Pre?;ure
Figure 2
ConnectingtheCylinderto Beam
The log splitter is shipped with the beam inthe
vertical position. Pullout the verticallock rod,
rotate itback, and pivot the beam tothe
horizontal position untilit locks.See Figure 2 &
Figure3.
Disconnect the dislodgerfrom the beam weld
bracket by removing the six hex screws and fiat
washers. See Figure 3.
Vertical Lock
Dislodger
Remove
Log
Horizontal
Lock
Figure 3
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