Mtd 241-521-000 User Manual

$1.00OWN№S GUIDEASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTSLOG SPLITTERModel Number 241-521-000Important: Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyI

WARNING: If the fluid becomes exce!isive> ly hot at any time during operation, stop the unit and ailow the fluid to cool c own

BEAM AND SPLiniNG WEDGELubricate both sides of the beam where it contacts the splitting wedge with engine oil before each use to ob

3. Never inflate to over 30 p.s.i. to seat be ads. Excessive pressure when seating beads m iy cause tire/rim assembly to burst

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDETroublePossible Cause(s)Corrective ActionEngine fails to start1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.2. Blocked fuel line.3. Spark

HOW YOUR LOG SPLITTER OPERATESReservoirHigh Volume Low Pressure Gear SectionHigh Pressure Gear SectionTHE PUMPA two-stage log splitter pump ha

HYDRAULIC TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDEProblemProbable Cause(s) Corrective ActionCylinder rod will not moveA Broken driveshaft B Loose shaft coupling C Gear

Model 521NOTESpecifications subject to change without notice or obligation.2916

Model 521PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 521 LOG SPLITTERREP.NO.PARTNO.CODEDESCRIPTIONREF.NO.PARTNO.CODEDESCRiPTION1 712-0359Slotted Nut 3/4-16 Thd.46 715-0116Ro

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYFor one year from the date of original retail pui chase, NATO PRODUCTS INC will either repair or replace, at its option, free

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONALWAYS:Use dean fluid and check fluid level regularly Use Dexron II Automatic Transmission Fluid or 10W non-foaming hydraulic flu

IMPORTANTRULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONATHIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSON

2. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls.3. Never place hands or feet between log and splitting wedge or between log and end pla

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSSIMPORTANT: This unit has been shipped without gasoiine or oil in the engine. After assembly, refer to separate e

ReservoirTankTon 3ueFIGURE 4.Hex Bolts Lock WashersHex Nuts Lock WasliersHitcf!Jack StandFIGURE 5.Beam Support/ Latch BracketBoltLockWasherHexNutFIGU

EngineBeamHingePinFIGURE 7.CylinderHex Bolts' Lock Washers Hex NutsEngine Mounting' BracketControlHandle’SFIGURE 9.AHACHiNG THE ENGINE AND P

OPERATIONINITIAL PREPARATION1. Place the log splitter on a firm, level surface.2. Service engine with gasoiine and oil as instructed in th

NOTE: In order to idle smoothly, a new engine may require 3 to 5 minutes running above slow idle speed. Idle speed has been ad