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WARNING: Use extreme caution
unpacking this machine. Some
components are very heavy and will
require additional people or mechanical
handling equipment.
Setting Up
Your Log
Splitter
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.
max.
Preparing the Log Splitter
Do not overfill
IMPORTANT: The log splitter is shipped without hydraulic
fluid in the reservoir tank. You MUST add fluid before
operating. Proceed with the following steps:
1.
2.
Removebeam assembly.oil plug,SeewhichFigureis located3-1. on the end of the
Figure 3-1
Tilt unit back and add 1.5 gallons of hydraulic fluid
WARNING
(Dexron® III, or 10 weight AW hydraulic oil).
Replace and tighten oil plug.
Lower unit to level ground.
3.
4.
Use extreme cau-
tion unpacking this
machine. Some
IMPORTANT: Maximum fluid level will not be achieved
until cylinder is cycled (See Operating Your Log Split-
ter). Check when fluid is cold and with unit level. Never
run below this level - pump will be ruined.
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 reserves the right
to change product
specifications, designs
and equipment without
notice and without incur-
ring obligation.
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| Categories | Lawn Mower Manual, MTD Lawn Mower Manuals |
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| Tags | MTD 5DM |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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| Publisher | mtdproducts.com |
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