MTD 500 thru 510 - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER
- Page 3 – SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer tain vehicle; DANGER; TRAINING
- Page 5 – SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR LOG SPLITTER; Removing Unit From Crate; Loose Parts In Carton; Assembling The Tongue
- Page 6 – Connecting the Cylinder to Beam; Preparing The Log Splitter
- Page 7 – SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR LOG SPLITTER; Control Handle; Beam Locks
- Page 8 – SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR LOG SPLITTER; Starting Engine
- Page 9 – Using The Log Splitter
- Page 10 – SECTION 5: ADJUSTING YOUR LOG SPLITTER; Wedge Assembly Adjustment; SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LOG SPLITTER; Hydraulic Fluid
- Page 12 – Storing Your Log Splitter; SECTION 7: CONDITIONS THAT WILL VOID WARRANTY
- Page 13 – SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING
- Page 14 – HYDRAULIC TROUBLESHOOTING
- Page 15 – Notes
Log Splitter
Model Series
500 thru 510
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO.
770-10509A.fm
(7/01)
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
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.
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Summary
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Log Splitter ............................................................................. 5 Know Your Log Splitter ..................................
3 SECTION 1: 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. ...
5 8. For your safety, replace all damaged or worn parts immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!” 9. Do not alter this machine in any manner, a...