MTD 27-Ton - Assembly & Set-Up Procedures; Unpacking and Assembling the Log Splitter

Assembly & Set-Up
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Contents of Carton
• One Log Splitter • One Tongue Assembly • One Operator’s Manual
• One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Light Kit (If equipped)
WARNING! Use extreme caution unpacking this
machine. Some components are very heavy and will
require additional people or mechanical handling
equipment.
NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side and
front or back of the log splitter are from the operating position
only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified.
Unpacking & Assembling the Log Splitter
TOOLS NEEDED: Safety glasses, leather gloves, wire cutters, pry bar
and/or claw hammer.
1. Use a pry bar or claw hammer to loosen and remove the
top of the crate.
2. Use a pry bar or claw hammer to remove the sides of the
crate, beginning with the short sides (or left and right side
of the log splitter). Set the sides of the crate aside to avoid
injury.
3. On the front side of the crate the tongue assembly is
attached on the inside of the crate with a cable tie. Cut the
cable tie to remove the tongue.
4. Remove the large plastic cover and discard.
WARNING! Do NOT remove any wood or cut any
straps securing the log splitter or its components to
the log splitter or the crate at this time. Only remove
straps and/or wood when instructed to do so.
5. Inspect the bottom of the crate for any protruding staples
or wood splinters and remove.
6. Remove any loose parts included with the log splitter (i.e.
operator’s manual, tail light kit, etc.).
7. Remove the spring clip and clevis pin from the jack stand
on the tongue and then pivot the jack stand towards the
ground into the operating position. See Fig. 3-1.
Spring Clip
Clevis Pin
Jack Stand
Figure 1-1
8. Secure the jack stand in position with the clevis pin and
spring clip. See Fig. 3-1.
9. With the log splitter still secured to the bottom of the crate,
remove two hex bolts and hex nuts from the tank bracket and
remove the piece of wood inside the tank brackets. See Fig. 3-2.
Hex Nuts
Hex Bolts
Tongue
Tank Brackets
Figure 1-2