Yard Machines 668 Operator's Manual

YARDMACHINESOPERATOR'S MANUALLOG SPLITTERVERTICALSHAFTIMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYWarning: This unit is equipped with

VERTICAL• For vertical operation, pull the horizontal beamlock out and pivot it down to release thebeam. Pivot the beam to the vertical position.• Loc

GIB PLATE ADJUSTMENTPeriodically remove and replace the "gibs" (spacers)between the wedge plate and the back plate as fol-lows. See Figure 1

5. Loosensetscrewonpumpcouplinghalf,andremovecouplinghalf.6. Slidenewenginecouplinghalfontotheengineshaftuntiltheendoftheshaftisflushwiththeinnerporti

SECTION 10: CONDITIONS WHICH WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY1. Failure to maintain proper fluid level in reservoirwill void your warranty, causing permanent d

SECTION 12: HYDRAULIC TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDECorrective ActionReturn unit for authorized repair.TroubleCylinder rod willnot moveSlow cylindershaft spee

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SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBERThis Operator's Manual is an important part of your new log splitter. It will help you assemble, prepare andm

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:YARDMACHINESr)#The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD b. Routine maintenance items such as lubr

1. TRAINING=• Before operating this splitter, read and understandthis operator's manual completely. Become famil-iar with it for your own safety.

splitting wedge if you step over. If you need to getto the other side, walk around.• Never try to split two logs on top of each other. Onemay fly out

5. TOWINGThis unit should not be towed on any street, high-way or public road without checking the existingfederal, local or state vehicle requirement

SECTION 4: UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLYITEMS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY• Crowbar or Large Screwdriver• Adjustable Wrenches• Screwdriver• Cutters• Engine Oil• Unl

PREPARING THE ENGINE.2.Place the log splitter on a firm, level surface.Fill engine with gasoline and oil as instructed inthe separate engine manual pa

SECTION 5: CONTROLSENGINE CONTROLSSee the separate engine operator's manual that waspacked with your log splitter.LOG SPLITTER CONTROLSCONTROL HA

TO STOP ENGINE1. Move the engine shut-off switch to the OFF posi-tion or move throttle control to the STOP posi-tion.2. After engine has stopped, disc