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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 only.
Exceptions, if any, will be specified.
NOTE: Many of the following items may already be
assembled when you receive this unit. If this is the case,
proceed to the next steps where applicable.
Assembling the Tongue
Attaching the Jack Stand
The jack stand is shipped in the transport position.
1. Remove the spring clip and clevis pin and pivot
the jack stand towards the ground to the operating
position.
2. Secure the jack stand in position with the clevis pin
and spring clip. See Figure 3-1.
Attaching the Tongue
1. With the log splitter still standing upright, remove two
hex bolts and hex nuts from the tank bracket. See
Figure 3-2.
2. Align the holes in the tongue with the holes in the tank
bracket and secure with hardware just removed. See
Figure 3-2.
NOTE: High pressure hose must be above the tongue
assembly.
Connecting Cylinder to Beam
The log splitter is shipped with the beam in the vertical
position.
1. Pull out the vertical beam lock, rotate it back, and
pivot the beam to the horizontal position until it locks.
See Figure 3-3.
2. Disconnect the dislodger from the beam weld bracket
by removing the six hex screws. See Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-2
Figure 3-1
WARNING
Use extreme cau-
tion unpacking this
machine. Some
components are very
heavy and will require
additional people or
mechanical handling
equipment.
NOTE: This Operators
Manual covers a range
of product specifications
for various models.
Characteristics and
features discussed
and/or illustrated in
this manual may not be
applicable to all models.
MTD LLC reserves the
right to change product
specifications, designs
and equipment without
notice and without incur-
ring obligation.
Figure 3-3
Figure 3-4
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