Mtd 24645-8 User Manual Page 1

$1.00OWNEirS GUIDEOUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT for all seasonsiIMPORTANT:Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully5 AND 8 H.R LOG SPLITTERSModel Numbers

TO OPERATE LOG SPLITTER:1. Set throttle at maximum speed.2. Place log on beam and hold in place with rijht hand. See figure 14.3. Slowly

LOG SPLITTER RESERVOIR FLUIDCheck fluid level in log splitter reservoir before every use. Refer to "Before Starting" under OPE

Models 642 and 64i5'3bfVft.K)£lS pDifi^P iIks WolbeD Ih) AnAPTF/CF€NH£.IL StoHE i^EEDS Ati^rTCiL 73 7 'D1 9/NOTE; The engine is not und

Models 642 and 645PARTS LIST FOR MODELS 642 AND 645 LOG SPLITTERS"SEF.r^lO.PARTNO.COLORCODEDESCRIPTIONNEWPARTREF.NO.PARTNO.COLORCODEDESCRIPTIONNE

PARTS LIST FOR MODELS 642 AND 645 LOG SPLITTERS (Continued)REF.NO.PARTNO.COLORCODEDESCRIPTIONNEWPARTREF.NO.PART COLOR NO. CODEDESCRIPTION69710-0363Hex

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHARTSYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSE (S)SOLUTIONEngine fails to startA. Check fuel tank for gas.B. Spark plug lead wiredisconnected.C. Fault

REPLACEMENT PARTS • RO. Box 36900 • CLEVELAND OHIO 44136

índexSafe Operation Practices... 3Assembly Instructions...

AI WARNING (To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Failure to comply with the instructions may result

7. When loading the log splitter, place your hands on the side of the log, not at the ends. Nevar attempt to load your splitter

TOOLS REQUIRED:Raw Hide or Plastic Hammer 1-1/8", 3/4" 9/16", 1/2" and 7/16" Wrench (or one Adjustable Wrench)£^^r of PliersA

HUBCAPTAPERED BEARING (TAPER TO INSIDE3.SPACERTAPERED (A) ROLLER BEARING (B)HUB CAP (E)AXLE^1COTTERHEX CASTLE NUT (C)FIGURE 33-1/2" LONG HEX BO

7. Thread hex nut (V) part way onto hex bolt (T). Secure to pivot stand with hex lock nut (W) as shown in figure 6.Assemble the p

Secure ferrule on engagement rod to engagement handle with hex lock nut (K). See figure 9. Tighten lock nut until nut is flush wi

NOTEDO NOT operate log splitter without proper amount of transmission fluid in„_^ reservoir tank (beam).Service engine with oil as instructe