MTD 27-Ton Operator's Manual

®Operator's Manual27 TonLog SplitterModel 570IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.Warning: This uni

b. If coupler hitch is too loose on ball: Turnadjustment nut one turn clockwise.Connect the safety chains to the towing vehicle.Plug in the tail light

HydraulicFluid• Check the hydraulic fluid level in the log splitterreservoir tank before each use.• Maintain fluid level within the range specified on

SECTION7: STORINGYOURLOGSPLITTERPrepare your log splitter for storage at the end of theseason or if the log splitter will not be used for 30 daysor mo

HydraulicTroubleshootingProblemCylinder rod will not moveSlow cylinder shaft speedwhile extending andretracting.Leaking cylinderEngine runs but wood w

SECTION9: PARTSLISTFORMODEL5701\16 131618/45262928\ 31CI70687265A74\\\\75 \\\\77\For Taillight.Ground Wire48..82\\81 \79 _\78t If equipped14

Model570Ref.No.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.21.22.23.24.25.26.27.28.29.30.31.32.33.34.35.36.37.38.39.40.41.42.43.Part No.718-076

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:®The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLCwith respect to new merchandise purchased and

TABLEOFCONTENTSContentImportant Safe Operation PracticesAssembling Your Log SplitterKnow Your Log SplitterOperating Your Log SplitterAdjusting Your Lo

SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES_ ARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endangerthe pers

j,Operation1.If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine andequipment, move machine to another area. Wait 5minutes before starting the engine.Never

SECTION2: ASSEMBLINGYOURLOGSPLITTERUnpackingfromCrate• Pry top, sides, and ends off the crate. Set panelsaside to avoid tire puncture or personal inju

• Disconnect the log cradle from the beam on theside of the control valve. See Figure 4.Lock NutWasherHex Bolt ...\DisconnectLog CradleFigure 4• Li

SECTION3: KNOWYOURLOGSPLITTERCompare the illustration in Figure 7 below with the controls on your log splitter, and get familiar with its featuresbefo

SECTION4: OPERATINGYOURLOGSPLITTERWARNING: Read, understand, and follow allinstructions and warnings on the machine andin this manual before operating

• Tolockthebeamintheverticalposition,pulloutontheverticalbeamlockandrotateit tosecurethebeam.SeeFigure7.• Standinfrontoftheunittooperatethecontrolhand