MTD 550 Thru 570 Operator's Manual Page 1

Operator's ManualLog SplitterModel Series550 through 570IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.Warnin

b. Ifcouplerhitchistoo looseonball:Turnadjustmentnutoneturnclockwise.Connectthesafetychainstothetowingvehicle.Pluginthetaillights,if soequipped,tothet

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: PARTSLISTFORMODELSERIES550 THROUGH57056lO133916184526 29\28 \ 5 31\CI70A_ 68_ |853 67 _ 72\\\54606574\75 \For TaillightGround Wire82\\81 \\7

ModelSeries550through570Ref.Part No.No.1. 718-07692. 727-06343. 710-10184. 737-01925. 781-0526t6. 737-01537. 718-04818. 781-0538t9. 710-180610. 719-05

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC withrespect to new merchandise purchased and used in

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

h. Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeitofftheengineandequipment,movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestartingtheengine.i. Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontai

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 BoltLog CradleFigure 4Lift and slide the cyl

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,pulloutontheverticalbeamlockandrotateittosecurethebeam.SeeFigure7.• Standinfrontoftheunittooperatethecontrolhandl