Page 2 - Please do; Customer Support; Call a Customer Support Representative at
Finding and Recording Model Number Table of Contents This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new log splitter. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Safety Labels ..............................................
Page 3 - WARNING; DO NOT remove safety; Safety Labels Found On Your Log Splitter
3 1 Safety Labels WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any) labels from log splitter for any reason. Safety Labels Found On Your Log Splitter I22871 max. DEXRON III
Page 4 - Your Responsibility
4 Safe Operation Practices TRAINING 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. Be familiar with all controls a...
Page 5 - OPERATION; Spark Arrestor; Safe
5 f. Never overfill the fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion. g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before sta...
Page 6 - Preparing the Log Splitter; may not
6 3 Setting Up Your Log Splitter WARNING: Use extreme caution unpacking this machine. Some components are very heavy and will require additional people or mechanical handling equipment. NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side of the log splitter is from the operating position o...
Page 7 - Setting Up
IMPORTANT : This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil BEFORE priming pump or operating your log splitter. 5. Add oil provided before priming pump or starting unit for the first time out of the box. See Engine Operation section for this and for location of t...
Page 8 - Know Your Log Splitter; Hydraulic Valve Control; Handle
8 4 Operating Your Log Splitter Figure 4-1 Know Your Log Splitter Hydraulic Valve Control The hydraulic valve control has three positions. • FORWARD : Move control FORWARD toward wedge to split wood. NOTE : Control handle will return to neutral position as soon as handle is released. (Forward Positi...
Page 9 - Operating; Safety Switch
Starter Rope The starter rope is located on the engine. See Figure 4-1. Pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit. Engine Switch The engine switch is located on the engine. Turn it on when starting the engine and use it to turn off the engine. Choke The choke is located on the engine and when a...
Page 10 - Forward; Using the Log Splitter; Never remove partially
10 4 Operating Your Log Splitter Figure 4-5 Forward Neutral Reverse Stopping Log Splitter 1. Turn off the engine switch.2. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting. 3. Remove locking pin.4. Return cylinder back to original position.5. Place locking pin ...
Page 11 - Operating Tips
11 Never : 1. Use when fluid is below 20° F or above 150° F.2. Operate in FORWARD or REVERSE position with ram stopped for extended period. 3. Attempt to adjust unloading or relief valve settings.4. Operate with air in hydraulic system.5. Use teflon tape on hydraulic fittings.6. Attempt to cut wood ...
Page 13 - Storing Your Log Splitter
13 5 Maintaining Your Log Splitter 5. Chock both wheels, front and rear, and have your helper grasp the front of the unit and carefully tilt it back to expose the belt drive underneath. IMPORTANT : To prevent engine oil from entering carburetor and /or hydraulic oil from escaping through the air ven...
Page 14 - For repairs beyond; Hydraulic
14 6 Trouble Shooting For repairs beyond the minor adjust- ments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. Cause Problem Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected.2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.3. Choke, if equipped, not in CHOKE position. 4. Trunnions not depressing sa...
Page 15 - Cause
15 6 Hydraulic Trouble Shooting For repairs beyond the minor adjust- ments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. Slow cylinder shaft speed while extending and retracting. 1. See authorized service dealer. 2. Make certain pump inlet hoses are clear and unblocked-use short, large diameter...
Page 17 - Safety Label Location; Engine; International Symbols and Meanings; Pb
1 Running engine produces heat. Engine parts, especially muffler, become extremely hot. Severe thermal burns can occur on contact. Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc., can catch fire. • Allow muffler, engine cylinder, and fins to cool before touching. • Keep children away from hot...
Page 18 - Check Oil Level; Know Your Engine
18 Operating Your Engine Pre-Operation Check Oil Recommendations IMPORTANT : This engine is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty. • Before starting engine, fill with oil. Do not over-fill....
Page 19 - Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine
1 2. Insert the dipstick into the engine block, but do not screw it in. See Figure 9-2. 3. If the level is low, slowly add oil to the upper limit on the dipstick. 4. Tighten dipstick firmly before starting engine. IMPORTANT : Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may cause smoking, hard starting, sp...
Page 20 - Maintaining; Maintenance Schedule; Oil Fill Cap
0 Oil Service • Check oil level regularly.• Be sure correct oil level is maintained. Check every five hours or daily before starting engine. See oil checking procedure in the Operation section. Oil Change IMPORTANT : Be sure to check engine on a level surface with the engine stopped. Drain the oil w...
Page 21 - Air Cleaner Service; Spark Plug Service; Spark Plug; Electrode
1 IMPORTANT : Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods. Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used...
Page 22 - Clean Engine
Storage Engines stored over 30 days need to be drained of fuel to prevent deterioration and gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage, you may need to have the carburetor, and other fuel system components, serviced or...
Page 23 - TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
3 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and /or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”).MTD warrants this product (excluding its normal wear parts as des...
Page 24 - Model Series 5DM
4 Model Series 5DM 53 8 18 A A B B 20 27 35 57 33 38 29 36 26 17 4 7 44 42 39 16 4 54 45 52 48 50 49 7 28 58 42 15 8 13 11 46 56 24 22 8 42 19 21 23 31 37 30 33 32 34 12 6 9 3 10 14 59 5 2 25 7 51 55 41 40 43 48 47 8 8 1 7
Page 30 - GARANTIE LIMITÉE DE DEUX ANS
3 GARANTIE LIMITÉE DE DEUX ANS La g ara ntie l im ité e qui e st é non cée c i-d ess ous e st o ffe rte p ar M TD P rod uct s Lim ite d, p our t out es l es m arc han dis es a che tée s et util isé es a u Can ada e t/o u ses t erri toi res ( l’u ne o u l’a utre e ntit é res pec tiv em ent a ppe lée ...
Page 31 - Entretien; A VER; Remisag
REM AR QU E : Ser rez l a bou gie n euv e en l ui d on- nan t un d em i-to ur q uan d elle e st b ien e n pla ce, p our com prim er l a ron del le. S i la b oug ie e st u sag ée, f aite s de 1 /8e à ¼ d e tou r qua nd l a bou gie e st b ien e n pla ce, pou r com prim er l a ron del le. No. d e piè c...
Page 32 - Cartouche; Élec
1 IM PO RTA NT : L ’hu ile à m ote ur u sag ée p eut c aus er l e can cer d e la p eau e n cas d e con tac t rép été e t pro lon gé ave c la p eau . Cec i est p eu p rob abl e, s auf e n cas d e man ipu lat ion q uot idi enn e de l ’hu ile . Il est t out efoi s rec om man dé d e se l ave r les m ain...
Page 33 - Calendrier des opérations d’entretien; Vidange de l’huile
0 10 Entretien du moteur Arr ête z le m ote ur avan t d’e ffe ctu er t out ent reti en. P our é vite r un d ém arra ge ac ci- den tel , déb ranch ez la gai ne d e la bou gie . Figure 10-1 Niveau Orifice de vidange de l’huile Bouchon de remplissage de l’huile AVE RTI SSE MEN T: A rrê tez l e mot eur ...
Page 34 - Mise en marche du moteur; Utilisation
1 Recommandations concernant le carburant Util ise z une e sse nce a uto mob ile ( san s plo mb o u à fai ble t ene ur e n plo mb p our m ini mis er l es d épô ts d ans la c ham bre d e com bus tio n) a yan t un i ndi ce d ’oc tan e de 8 7 min im um . Une e sse nce c ont ena nt j usq u’à 1 0% d’é th...
Page 35 - Vérification du niveau d’huile; ous avec le moteur
18 Vérification initiale Recommandations concernant l’huile IM PO RTA NT : Le mot eur e st e xpé dié s ans e sse nce n i hui le. L ’ut ilis atio n du m ote ur a vec u ne q uan tité d ’hu ile ins uffi san te p eut g rav em ent e ndo mm age r le m ote ur e t ann ule r la g ara ntie . • Fai tes l e ple...
Page 36 - PB; Consignes
1 Tou t mot eur d éga ge d e la ch ale ur en fon ctio nna nt. C ert ains c om pos ant s du mot eur , en p art icu lie r le s ile n- cie ux, d evi enn ent t rès ch aud s. T out con tac t ave c ces p ièc es p eut c aus er des b rûl ures g rav es. En ou tre , les déb ris c om bus tib les ( feu ille s, ...
Page 40 - Entretien de
13 5 IM PO RTA NT : Pou r em pêc her q ue l ’hu ile à m ote ur ne p énè tre d ans l e car bur ate ur e t/o u em pêc her l ’hu ile hyd rau liq ue d e s’é cou ler p ar l ’év ent , ne f aite s pas bas cul er l a fen deu se s ur l e côt é. 6. T an dis q ue v otre a ssi sta nt m ain tie nt l a fen deu se...
Page 42 - Conseils d’utilisation; ment de la
11 Ne j am ais : 1. Util ise r la m ach ine q uan d la t em pér atu re d e l’h uile e st inf érie ure à 2 0° F o u sup érie ure à 1 50° F . 2. T ra vai lle r en p osi tio n AVA NT o u AR RIÈ RE a vec l e bél ier a rrê té p our u ne p ério de p rol ong ée. 3. Ess aye r de p urg er o u d’a jus ter l a...
Page 45 - Manette de la soupape hydraulique
8 4 Fonctionne- ment de la fendeuse Figure 4-1 Commandes de la fendeuse Manette de la soupape hydraulique Elle c om por te t roi s pos itio ns : • MA RC HE A VAN T : Dép lac ez l a com man de v ers l’A VAN T ver s le c out eau p our f end re l e boi s. REM AR QU E : La m ane tte d e com man de r evi...
Page 47 - Préparation de la fendeuse
6 3 Montag e de la fendeuse AVE RTI SSE MEN T: F aite s trè s atte ntio n car c ert ain es p ièc es s ont t rès l our des . Util ise z du m até riel d e man ute ntio n ou p rév oye z un n om bre s uffi san t de per son nes p our s oul eve r les p ièc es san s risq uer d e ble ssu res . REM AR QU E: ...
Page 48 - Con
5 c. Ne f aite s jam ais l e ple in à l ’in tér ieu r. d. N’e nle vez j am ais l e cap uch on d ’es sen ce e t n’a jou tez pas d ’es sen ce p end ant q ue l e mot eur t our ne o u s’il e st chau d. e. Lai sse z le m ote ur r efro idi r pen dan t au moi ns d eux min ute s ava nt d e fai re l e ple in...
Page 50 - Étiquettes de sécurité sur la fendeuse; Étiquettes
3 I22871 max. DEXRON III 1 NE r etir ez P AS l es étiq uet tes d e séc urit é de la f end eus e pou r quel que ra iso n que c e soi t. Étiquettes de sécurité sur la fendeuse . Étiquettes de sécurité A VER TISSEMENT
Page 52 - Fendeuse de la série 5DM; NO TICE D’UTILISA; LISEZ A TTENTIVEMENT LES RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ ET LES
IM PR IM É AUX É T AT S-U NIS Fendeuse de la série 5DM 769 -03 483 9/2 5/0 7 MTD Products Ltd., P . O . Bo x 1386, KITCHENER, ONT ARIO N2G 4J1 Sécurité * Montag e * Fonctionnement * Réglag es * Entretien Dépannag e * Listes des pièces détachées * Garantie NO TICE D’UTILISA TION IMPORTANT : LISEZ A T...
