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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. Locate the model and serial number for your log splitter on the model label. See Figure 1.

2. Is the model number of your unit one of the model numbers in the table below? If yes, then proceed to Step 3. If no, 

your log splitter is not affected by this recall and you should stop here.

3. Use the serial number to determine the date on which your unit was built. See the 

Understanding the Serial No.   

Date Code

 box below. 

UNDERSTANDING the SERIAL NO. DATE CODE

4. Was your unit built between... 

November 1, 2008 (Date Code “...K018...”) and September 1, 2009 (Date Code “...I019...”)? 

    If yes, then proceed to Step 5. If no, your log splitter is not affected by this recall and you should stop here.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

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CUB CADET

MTD

MTD GOLD

SEARS   CRAFTSMAN

TROY-BILT

YARD MACHINES

24AD598A010

24BF550M006

24BF510B004

247.77640 (24BF570L099)

24AD597D766

24AA5DMK500

24BF572B710

24BF510E204

247.77641 (24BF570F299)

24AD597D711

24BF550B029

24BF572B756

24BF570F204

24BF572B711

24BF552B729

24BF570L004

24BF572B766

24BH510B500

Model Label

21 to 33 Ton

8 Ton

Model Label

                 1   

H   24   9

   H46128

    Month                                     Year

A = January
B = February
C = March
D = April
E = May
F = June

G = July 
H = August
I = September
J = October
K = November
L = December

8 = 2008
9 = 2009

Day of Month

Within the 11 digit serial number, the second through the fifth digits define the build date of the log splitter.

For example, “H 24 9” in the serial number below indicates the unit was built on “August 24, 2009”. 

Units with build dates between 

November 1, 2008 and September 1, 2009 inclusive are affected.

Logo will vary with
    brand of unit

 
    
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Consumer Inspection Procedures

                

For Log Splitters - “Energy” Control Valve

 (8, 21, 25, 27 and 33 Ton Capacity)

                                                                                1 of 3                                                       Form No. 769-05565

Read and understand these instructions thoroughly before proceeding.

FIGURE 1

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