MTD 25-Ton - Operation; Operating Positions; Beam Locking for Operation

Operation
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Starting & Stopping the Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator’s manual packed with your log
splitter for instructions on starting and stopping the engine.
Using the Log Splitter
Operating Positions
1. Place the log splitter on flat, dry, solid ground.
2. Block the front and back of both wheels. See Fig. 5-1.
3. Place the beam in either the horizontal or vertical position
and lock into place.
WARNING! Take extra care when raising and
lowering the beam as it is fairly heavy. Having a
second person assist with raising or lowering the
beam is recommended. Be sure to keep hands away
from any possible pinch points.
4. To place the beam in the Vertical Position proceed as
follows:
WARNING! Always use the log splitter in the
vertical position when splitting heavy logs.
a. Pull the horizontal beam lock out to release the
beam and pivot the beam to the vertical position.
b. To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out
on the vertical beam lock and rotate it to secure the
beam. See Fig. 5-2.
5. To place the beam in the Horizontal Position proceed as
follows:
a. Pull the vertical beam lock out and rotate it down.
Pivot the beam to the horizontal position.
b. The horizontal beam lock is self-locking. The spring
loaded lock will snap into place when the beam is
lowered into position. See Fig. 5-3.
Vertical Beam Lock
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2
Figure 5-2
Horizontal
Vertical
Figure 5-1
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2
Horizontal Beam Lock
Figure 5-3