MTD 500, 510 - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 3 – SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; General Practices
- Page 5 – SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR LOG SPLITTER; Unpacking from Crate; Loose Parts In Carton; Before Assembly; Assembling the Tongue; Attaching the Jack Stand; Attaching the Tongue; Connecting Cylinder to Beam
- Page 6 – Preparing the Log Splitter
- Page 7 – SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR LOG SPLITTER; Control Handle; Beam Locks; Stopping Engine
- Page 8 – SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR LOG SPLITTER; Starting Engine
- Page 9 – Horizontal Position; Operating Tips
- Page 10 – SECTION 5: ADJUSTING YOUR LOG SPLITTER; Wedge Assembly; Gib; SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LOG SPLITTER; Conditions That Will Void Warranty
- Page 11 – Hydraulic Filter; Beam and Splitting Wedge; Tires
- Page 12 – SECTION 7: STORING YOUR LOG SPLITTER; SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING
- Page 13 – Hydraulic Cylinder: Troubleshooting
- Page 14 – SECTION 9: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL SERIES 500 AND 510
- Page 16 – MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO
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770-10509E.fm
(5/2004)
Operator’s Manual
Log Splitter
Model Series
500 & 510
IMPORTANT:
Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
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Summary
3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES General Practices 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 2. B...
5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR LOG SPLITTER Unpacking from Crate • Pry top, sides, and ends off the crate. Set panels aside to avoid tire puncture 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...
6 • Disconnect the log cradle from the beam on the side of the control valve. See Figure 4. Figure 4 • Lift and slide the cylinder up to the top of beam and into the weld brackets. • Attach the dislodger over the wedge assembly and secure with hardware, previously removed, to the weld brackets. See ...
