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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
* Model 24AF572B766 Shown
Log Splitter — Model Series 570
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applic
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This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new log splitter. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Safety Labels .........................................Page 3 Maintaining Your Log Splitter ............Page 12 Safe Operation Practices ......................Page 4 Troubleshooting ...................................Page 16 Setting Up Your Log Splitter .................Page 6 Illustr
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Safety Labels Found On Your Log Splitter 1 Safety � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Labels � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��� � � � � � � � � � ������������ � � ���� ���� ����������� ������������ ������ ���� ����� ���������������
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WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 2 DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can Safe result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing
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15. This machine should not be towed on any street, f. Never overfill the fuel tank. Fill tank to no more highway or public road without checking the existing than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide federal, state, or local vehicle requirements. Any space for fuel expansion. licensing or modifications such as taillights, etc., g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and needed to comply, is the sole responsibility of t
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WARNING: Use extreme caution unpacking this machine. Some components are very heavy and will require additional people or mechanical 3 handling equipment. NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right Setting Up side of the log splitter is from the operating position only. Your Log Exceptions, if any, will be specified. Assembling the Tongue Splitter Attaching the Jack Stand The jack stand is shipped in the transport position. 1. Remove the spring clip and clevis pin and pivot
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3. Disconnect the log cradle from the beam on the side of the control valve. See Figure 3-5. 4. Lift and slide the cylinder up to the top of beam and into the weld brackets. See Figure 3-6. 3 5. Attach the dislodger over the wedge assembly and secure with hardware, previously removed, to the weld brackets. Setting Up NOTE: Once the six hex screws are tightened, there Your Log may be a slight gap between the dislodger and the weld brackets. This gap is normal. Splitter 6. Reattach the log
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Know Your Log Splitter 4 Cylinder Operating Control Handle Log Your Log Dislodger Wedge Splitter Beam Assembly Tongue Jack Stand WARNING Log Cradle Vertical Beam Lock Tail Light IMPORTANT (If Equipped) Your log splitter is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before operat- ing. Be careful not to overfill. Horizontal Beam Lock Vertical Beam Lock Figure 4-1 Beam Locks Engine Controls These two locks, as their name suggests, are used See the accompan
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Control Handle The control handle has three positions. See Figure 4-2. • FORWARD: Move control handle FORWARD or DOWN to move wedge to split wood. 4 NOTE: Control handle will return to neutral position as To return soon as handle is released.(Forward Position only) wedge Operating • NEUTRAL: Release the control handle or move the lever to neutral position to stop the wedge movement. Neutral Your Log To stop • REVERSE: Move control handle BACK or UP to return wedge the wedge toward the
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Control Handle 1. Move control handle FORWARD or DOWN to split wood. 2. Release the control handle to stop the wedge move- 4 ment. 3. Move control handle BACK or UP to return the wedge. Operating Log Dislodger The log dislodger is designed to remove any partially Your Log split wood from the wedge. This may occur while splitting large diameter wood or freshly cut wood. Splitter WARNING: Never remove partially split wood from the wedge with your hands. Fingers may become trapped between
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6. Use a flexible “spider” type coupling between engine and pump drive shafts. 7. Keep hoses clear and unblocked. 8. Bleed air out of hoses before operating. 4 9. Flush and clean hydraulic system before restarting after servicing. 10. Use “pipe dope” on all hydraulic fittings. Operating 11. Allow time for warm-up before splitting wood. Your Log 12. Prime the pump before initial start-up by turning over the engine with spark plug disconnected. Splitter 13. Split wood along the grain (lengthw
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Gib Adjustment Periodically remove and replace the “gibs” (spacers) between the wedge assembly and the back plate. 5 NOTE: The gibs may be rotated and/or turned over for even wear. Adjustment Bolt 1. Loosen the lock nuts under each back plate and slide Maintaining the gibs out. See Figure 5-1. Your Log 2. Turn or replace the gibs. 3. Reassemble the back plate and secure with the lock Splitter nuts. 4. Readjust the bolts on the side of the wedge assembly. Gib WARNING: Before cleaning, lubri
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Hydraulic Fluid and Inlet Filter • Check the hydraulic fluid level in the log splitter reservoir tank before each use. Maintain fluid level within the range specified on the dipstick at all times. 5 • Change the hydraulic fluid in the reservoir every 100 hours of operation. Follow the steps below: 1. Disconnect the suction hose from the bottom of the reservoir tank. Maintaining 2. Carefully unthread the inlet filter and clean it with Your Log penetrating oil. See Figure 5-2. 3. Allow the
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6. Install pump coupling half and key on pump shaft. Rotate coupling half until set screw faces opening in shield. Do not tighten set screw. 7. Install nylon “spider” onto engine coupling half. 5 8. Align pump coupling half with nylon “spider” by rotat- ing engine using starter handle. Slide coupling half into place while guiding three mounting bolts through holes in pump support bracket. Maintaining Set Screw 9. Secure with nuts removed earlier. Your Log 10. Set.010” to.060” clearance/gap
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4. Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and Storing Your Log Splitter carburetor are empty. Prepare your log splitter for storage at the end of the season or if the log splitter will not be used for 30 days or 5. Remove spark plug. Holding a rag over the cylinder more. hole, pour approximately 1/2 ounce (approximately 5 one tablespoon) of engine oil into cylinder and crank WARNING: Never store machine with slowly to distribute the oil. fuel in the fuel tank inside of buil
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Problem Cause Remedy 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. Engine fails to start 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Move choke to CHOKE position. 6 3. Choke, if equipped, not in CHOKE position. 4. Faulty spark plug. 4. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. Trouble 5. Blocked fuel line. 5. Clean fuel line. 6. Engine (if equipped with a primer) not 6. Prime engine. Shooting primed properly. 7. Move throttle lever to FAST posi- 7. Thr
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Problem Cause Remedy 1. Gear sections damaged. 1.See authorized service dealer. Slow cylinder shaft speed while extending 2. Excessive pump inlet vacuum. 2. Make certain pump inlet hoses are clear and unblocked-use short, and retracting. 6 large diameter inlet hoses. 3.See authorized service dealer. 3. Slow engine speed. 4.See authorized service dealer. 4. Damaged relief valve. 5.Check oil level. Hydraulic 5. Incorrect oil level. 6.Drain oil, clean reservoir, and refill. 6. Contaminated oil.
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1. 718-0769A Hydraulic Cylinder 43. 681-04040 Frame Assembly 2. 727-0634 Hydraulic Tube 44. 710-0521 Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 3” 3. 710-1018 Hex Cap Screw 1/2-20 x 2.75 45. 719-0353 Coupling Shield 7 4. 737-0192 90 Degree Solid Adapter 46. 714-0122 Square Key 3/16” x.75 5. 718-0481A Control Valve 47. 718-04145 Flexible Coupling 6. 737-0153 Return Elbow 48. 712-04063 Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 Parts List 7. 737-0238 Nipple Pipe 1/2-14 49. 781-0097 Rear Coupling Support Bracket 8. 710-1806 Hex Cap Screw 1/
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its due to use or exposure. territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to d. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and dealer. possessi
