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To The Owner

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Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 3
Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. 7
Controls & Features ................................................12
Operation ................................................................13

Maintenance  & Adjustment .................................16
Troubleshooting .....................................................17
Replacement Parts ................................................ 20
Warranty ..................................................Back Cover

Table of Contents

Customer Support

Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting the Customer Support Department.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of 
this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

◊  Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts..com

  See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at 

www.mtdparts.com/KnowledgeCenter

◊  Call a Customer Support Representative at 1300 951 594

◊  Write to MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd.

 • P.O. Box 376 • 

Dandenong. Vic.

 • 3175

Thank you for purchasing an MTD Log Splitter.  It was carefully 
engineered to provide excellent performance when properly 
operated and maintained. 
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment.  
It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and 
maintain your machine.  Please be sure that you, and any other 
persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the 
recommended safety practices at all times.  Failure to do so could 
result in personal injury or property damage. 
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent 
product information available at the time of printing.  Review 
this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine, 

its features and operation.  Please be aware that this Operator’s 

Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various 
models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated 
in this manual may not be applicable to all models. We reserve 
the right to change product specifications, designs and 
equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

If applicable, the power testing information used to establish 
the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be 

found at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site.

If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, 
phone your local authorized MTD service dealer or contact us 

directly.  MTD’s Customer Support telephone numbers, website 

address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want 
to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to 

right

 and 

left

 side of the 

machine  are observed from the operating position
The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related 
issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, 

warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s 
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with your 

machine, for more information.

Thank You

Record Product Information

Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please 

locate the model plate on the equipment and record the 
information in the provided area to the right. You can locate 
the model plate by looking at the side flange of the engine 
mounting plate. This information will be necessary, should you 
seek technical support via our web site, Customer Support 
Department, or with a local authorized service dealer.

M

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Summary of Contents for R 21 LS

Page 1: ...ation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTR...

Page 2: ...nd operation Please be aware that this Operator s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models Characteristics and features discussed and or illustrated in this manual may not...

Page 3: ...relieve hydraulic system pressure by cycling the valve control lever from forward to reverse several times while engine is not running returning to neutral before repairing or adjusting fittings hoses...

Page 4: ...ever overfill the fuel tank Fill tank to no more than 1 2 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion g Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely h If gasoline is spilled wipe...

Page 5: ...uctions Replace if damaged 4 Periodically check that all nuts and bolts hose clamps and hydraulic fittings are tight to be sure equipment is in safe working condition 5 Check all safety guards and shi...

Page 6: ...PRESSURIZED FLUID Never check for hose leaks with your hands High pressure fluid can escape through a pin hole leak and cause serious injury by puncturing the skin and causing blood poisoning EYE PROT...

Page 7: ...r 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...

Page 8: ...on the front of the cylinder that secures it to the beam weld bracket Be careful not to damage the hose 3 Remove the vertical beam pin see inset of Figure 3 5 4 Position the Beam and cylinder assembl...

Page 9: ...hex washer screws in the beam See Figure 3 7 Hex Washer Screw Log Tray Beam Figure 3 7 Positioning the Cylinder 8 Lift and slide the cylinder up to the top of beam and into the weld brackets See Figur...

Page 10: ...Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running NOTE Your log splitter may be...

Page 11: ...go Repeat approximately 10 times 7 Reconnect the spark plug wire and start the engine following the instructions in the Operation Section 8 Use the control handle to engage the wedge to the farthest...

Page 12: ...to the engine The horizontal beam lock is located on the beam support latch bracket Control Handle The control handle has three positions Forward Neutral and Reverse See the Operation section for inst...

Page 13: ...o 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...

Page 14: ...the hydraulic system from its original settings or manufacture in any way Splitting the Wood 1 Start the engine as instructed in the Engine Operator s manual included with the log splitter 2 Place th...

Page 15: ...id Approved fluids include Shell Tellus S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid Dexron III Mercon automatic transmission fluid Pro Select AW 32 Hydraulic Oil or 10WAW ISO viscosity grade 32 hydraulic oil NOTE It is r...

Page 16: ...the hydraulic fluid level in the log splitter reservoir tank before each use Maintain the fluid level within the range specified on the dipstick at all times Change the hydraulic fluid in the reservo...

Page 17: ...ever service is performed on the tank hydraulic pump or valve is recommended Contact an authorized service dealer Beam and Splitting Wedge Lubricate top sides and bottom of the beam and where it comes...

Page 18: ...nd clean hydraulic system 8 Check oil level 9 See authorized service dealer 10 Flush and clean hydraulic system Slow cylinder shaft speed while extending and retracting 1 Gear sections damaged 2 Exces...

Page 19: ...grain 8 See authorized service dealer Leaking pump shaft seal 1 Broken drive shaft 2 Engine pump misalignment 3 Gear sections damaged 4 Damaged shaft seal 5 Plugged oil breather 1 See authorized serv...

Page 20: ...nlet Filter 727 04290 Inlet Hose 727 04288 Hydro Hose 727 0443 Return Hose 727 04362 Hydro Hose 726 0132 Hose Clamp 634 0186 Wheel 16 0 x 4 8 x 8 0 951 10292 Spark Plug 951 10358A Fuel Filter 951 1029...

Page 21: ...Notes 11 21...

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Page 24: ...h as Blades Bump Knobs Outer Spools Cutting Line Inner Reels Starter Pulley Starter Ropes Drive Belts Saw Blades Guide Bars Cultivator Tines Spark Plugs Carburettor Adjustments and Filters which can b...

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