MTD Backyard Playset A06 User Manual

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Operating Manual for Wood Splitter  
The unit may be operated by one  
person only. Before starting work,  
familiarise yourself with all equipment from the unit before the unit is  
If an assistant is passing pieces of  
wood, he must be at least 5 metres  
Information on the rating plate  
This information is very important  
for subsequent identification when  
ordering spare parts and for customer  
service.  
Enter all information on the rating  
plate of your unit in the following  
field.  
and controls as well as their functions.  
Before using the unit, always check  
that all controls, safety devices and  
guards are in perfect working order  
and that all threaded connections are  
tight. Before using the unit, have all  
damaged, worn or incorrectly  
functioning parts replaced.  
Store the fuel in designated containers  
only and never near heat sources  
(e.g. ovens or hot water tanks).  
Replace a damaged exhaust, fuel tank  
or fuel cap.  
switched on. Pieces of wood should  
have straight cutting surfaces; if not,  
the least straight end and longest  
section of the wood should be laid  
towards the splitting column and  
splitting wedge, and the straight end  
towards the stop plate. If the unit is  
operated in a vertical position, the  
piece of wood should be stabilised  
before the operating lever is actuated.  
To split wood vertically, proceed as  
follows:  
Place the piece of wood on the  
stop plate and turn the piece of  
wood until it is situated securely  
on the splitting column.  
Spare parts must satisfy the require-  
ments specified by the manufacturer.  
Therefore use only original spare parts  
or those spare parts authorised by the  
manufacturer.  
Safe operating practices  
Using the unit correctly  
When splitting very thick or  
uneven pieces of wood, stabilise  
the wood with wooden wedges  
or split wood placed between the  
piece of wood and the stop plate.  
This wood splitter is designed to be  
used  
– for splitting firewood for private use  
– in accordance with the descriptions  
and safety instructions indicated in  
this operating manual.  
Any other use is not as intended.  
The user is liable for all injuries to  
third parties and damage to their  
property.  
Arbitrary changes to the unit will  
exclude the manufacturer from any  
liability for resulting injury and/or  
damage.  
Have repairs carried out by a repair  
shop only.  
While operating the unit  
When splitting wood, always keep  
fingers away from cracks in the wood;  
cracks can close quickly and trap or  
crush fingers.  
Always keep the work area clean.  
To prevent tripping hazards,  
immediately remove split wood  
from the area of the unit.  
Never move the unit while the engine  
is running. Exercise extreme caution  
when pulling/pushing the unit.  
Never sit or lie down on the unit.  
Never transport people or cargo on the  
unit.  
During operation hydraulic wood  
splitters build up high fluid pressures.  
Leaking hydraulic fluid may damage  
skin and result in septicaemia or even  
death. Always observe the following  
instructions:  
When operating or working on the  
unit, wear appropriate work clothes  
such as: long trousers, hard-toed  
boots, ear protection, protective  
gloves, tight-fitting clothing, goggles.  
Do not operate the unit unless it is in  
the technical condition as stipulated  
and supplied by the manufacturer.  
Operate the unit on a level, firm  
surface only and secure it against  
unintentional movements. Never fuel  
the unit while the engine is running  
or hot. Fuel the unit outdoors only.  
Avoid naked flames and sparks and  
do not smoke. Operate the unit in  
daylight or adequate artificial lighting  
only. Always ensure that all persons,  
particularly children, and animals are  
outside the working area (minimum  
distance 15 metres). When inserting  
a piece of wood, always hold it at the  
sides, never at the ends; never steady  
the wood by supporting it with your  
foot or leg. Otherwise, this may result  
in the crushing or amputation of  
General safety instructions  
Before switching on the unit for the  
first time, please carefully read and  
then comply with this operating  
manual. Inform other users how to  
operate the unit correctly. Do not  
operate the unit unless it is in the  
technical condition as stipulated  
and supplied by the manufacturer.  
Keep this operating manual in a safe  
place and always ready to hand. If the  
owner of the unit changes, always  
include the operating manual.  
Never attempt to locate leaks with  
your hand.  
Do not use the unit if hoses,  
hose connections or pipelines  
are frayed, kinked, cracked or  
damaged.  
Before working with the unit  
Persons who are under the influence  
of intoxicants, such as alcohol, drugs  
or medication must not use the unit.  
Persons under 18 years of age must  
not operate the unit. Local regulations  
may specify the minimum age of the  
user.  
fingers, toes, hands or feet. Operate all  
controls with your hands only. Never  
attempt to split more than one piece of  
wood at a time unless the splitting  
head has pulled itself all the way back  
and a second piece of wood is required  
to complete the splitting of the first.  
Stop the engine and relieve  
the hydraulic pressure before  
changing or adjusting hose  
connections, hoses, pipelines  
or other system components.  
Never change the pressure  
settings of the pump or valve.  
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Operating Manual for Wood Splitter  
Before detecting leaks, put on goggles  
and protective gloves and then move  
a piece of cardboard or wood over the  
suspected area and ascertain whether  
the cardboard or wood has changed  
colour. If escaping liquid causes  
injury, immediately cause a doctor.  
Serious inflammation or reactions  
may occur if medical treatment is not  
implemented immediately. To ensure  
a secure footing / safe working  
Symbols on the unit  
Graphical representations  
The graphical representations may  
deviate slightly in detail from the  
purchased unit.  
Various symbols are stuck on the unit.  
Below is an explanation of the  
symbols:  
Attention!  
Before switching on  
the unit, read the  
operating  
instructions.  
Assembling the unit  
!
Attention!  
When unpacking this unit, exercise  
extreme caution. Some components  
are very heavy and several persons or  
a hoist are required.  
environment, always keep the work  
area and the area around the unit free  
of objects. Ensure that all statutory  
regulations are observed.  
Keep third parties  
out of the danger  
area.  
Attaching the wheels  
Fig. 1  
Jack up the tank module by approx.  
20–30 cm. Remove the plastic  
transportation caps from the outsides  
of the wheels. Remove cotter pin,  
hexagon castellated nut and washer  
from each axle.  
Keep hands and other  
body parts from leaking  
hydraulic lines.  
Before carrying out any work on  
the unit  
Protect yourself from injury. Before  
carrying out any work on this unit:  
– Switch off the engine,  
– Wait until all moving parts have  
come to a standstill; leave the  
engine to cool down,  
– Remove spark-plug terminal from  
the engine to prevent the engine  
from starting unintentionally,  
– Before repairing, adjusting or  
checking hoses, hose connections,  
pipelines or other components,  
depressurise the hydraulics.  
Never place hands or feet  
between splitting wedge  
and wood or near moving  
parts.  
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3
2
Wear eye and ear  
protection.  
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5
11  
6
Wear protective  
gloves.  
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After operating the unit  
Before leaving the unit, switch off  
the engine and remove the spark-  
plug terminal. Leave the engine to  
cool down before putting the unit  
away or in storage.  
10  
8
9
Working on steep  
slopes may be  
dangerous.  
Fig.1  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Bolts  
MAX. 16%  
Mudguard (optional)  
Lock washer  
Hexagon nut  
Hydraulic tank  
Washer  
Before carrying out any  
work on the unit: follow  
instructions in the  
Safety devices  
Safety devices, e.g. controls and  
protective devices and guards, are for  
your protection and must always be  
functional.  
Never modify safety devices or bypass  
their function.  
Wheel  
operating manual.  
Castellated nut  
Cotter pin  
Always keep these symbols on the  
unit in a legible state.  
10 Cap  
11 Washer  
Note: Before attaching the wheels,  
it is recommended to polish the axles  
with emery cloth.  
Symbols in this manual  
The following symbol is used in this  
manual:  
Caution Danger  
Place the wheels, with the tyre  
valve on the outside, onto the  
respective axle ends.  
Push on the washer and secure  
with a castellated nut.  
These symbols refer to dangers  
associated with the described activity  
which may cause injury and/or  
damage.  
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Tighten the castellated nut until it  
Attaching the high-pressure hoses  
Fig. 4  
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6
is tight, then slacken it by approx.  
1/3 revolution and until one of the  
slots in the nut is facing the hole  
in the axle.  
On both wheels insert a cotter pin  
through the slot in the nut and  
through the hole in the axle and  
secure by bending out the ends.  
Note: The wheels should rotate  
freely and there should be no  
lateral play.  
7
Remove the protective cap from  
the connecting piece on the side of  
the pump (a little oil may flow out  
of the pump).  
3
5
5
4
Fig. 2b  
6
2
Attaching the splitting column  
Fig. 3  
Place the unit consisting of the  
splitting wedge, splitting column  
and cylinder in an upright position.  
Note: Two persons may be required  
for this.  
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Place the caps on the hubs and tap  
into place with a rubber mallet.  
Attention!  
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The maximum tyre pressure is  
2 bar. The tyre pressure should always  
be the same for both tyres.  
Fig.4  
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Position of the high-pressure hose  
between connecting rod and  
column  
Remove the pin (1) and cotter pin  
(2) from the holders and position  
the hydraulic tank (4) relative to  
the column.  
Insert the pin, which has just been  
removed, through the holders on  
the splitting column and the  
holder on the hydraulic tank unit.  
Secure with cotter pin (bend out  
the ends).  
Attaching the mudguards (optional)  
Fig. 1  
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3
4
5
6
7
Connecting rod  
Splitting column  
Hose connecting piece  
Pump  
Intake hose  
High-pressure hose  
Remove nuts, lock washers,  
washers and hexagon bolts  
from the mudguards.  
Attach mudguards to the  
hydraulic tank with bolts,  
washers, lock washers and nuts  
from step 1.  
The high-pressure hose is  
connected to the control valve.  
Feed the hose between the column  
and the connecting rod and  
connect to the connecting piece  
on the pump.  
Attaching the connecting rod  
Figs. 2a and 2b  
Remove the bolts (2) and  
nuts (4) from the front of the  
hydraulic tank.  
Attaching the return-flow hose  
Fig. 5  
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Position the connecting rod (3)  
and attach with the bolts and nuts  
from step 1.  
Lower the hydraulic tank (1) and  
place on the attached wheels.  
Fold out the support:  
Loosen the hose clip (2) on the  
free end of the return-flow hose  
and remove the protective insert  
from the end of the hose.  
Remove the protective cap from  
the connecting piece at the top of  
the filter head. Attach the end of  
the hose to the connecting piece  
(at the top of the filter head) and  
secure with the hose clip (tighten  
well).  
3
1
Remove the spring cotter (7)  
and pin (8).  
4
Fold out the support (5) and  
fix to the connecting rod with  
the pin and spring cotter.  
Fig.3  
1
2
3
4
Fig. 2a  
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Re-attach support (10) to the  
control valve side of the splitting  
column, aligning the ends of the  
support with the column flanges.  
See Fig. 9b.  
Unscrew the support (10) from  
the splitting column, on the side  
of the control valve. Fig. 8  
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4
2
1
9
8
5
5
6
7
10  
Fig.5  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Filter head  
Hose clip  
Control valve  
Connected to the cylinder  
Return-flow hose  
Filter  
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Fig.8  
10  
7
8
9
Bolt  
Lock washer  
Hexagon nut  
To the hydraulic tank  
Fig.9b  
10 Support  
Lift the cylinder up to the end of  
Preparing the unit  
Assembly work on the splitting  
column  
Figs. 6–9  
the splitting column and slide into  
the welded-on mount block (pin A  
must be situated in the recesses).  
Fig. 9a  
Engine  
Pull out vertical column lock (1),  
rotate backwards and tilt the  
column horizontally until it locks  
into position. Fig. 6  
Fuelling and checking/topping up  
the oil level  
Fill the engine with petrol and oil as  
described in the enclosed engine  
manual.  
Note: The engine should already have  
been filled with oil at the factory –  
please check and, if required, top up  
(oil level must be between the  
“Full/Max.” and “Add/Min.” mark).  
Never fill the petrol tank to over-  
flowing, but to no more than 1 cm  
below the lower edge of the inlet  
nozzle.  
A
A
2
1
Close the fuel tank securely.  
Risk of suffocation from carbon  
monoxide.  
Run the internal combustion engine  
outdoors only.  
Fig.9a  
Fig.6  
Disconnect the stripper (5) – by  
removing the six bolts (3) and the  
washers (4) from the mount block  
(6) welded to the column. Fig. 7  
Re-attach the stripper (5) above  
the wedge module and screw to  
the welded-on mount block with  
the previously removed small  
parts (see Fig. 7). Fig. 9b  
Risk of explosion and fire.  
Fuel/petrol vapours are explosive  
and fuel is highly flammable.  
Before starting the engine, fill with  
fuel. Keep the fuel tank closed while  
the engine is running or still hot.  
Before refuelling, switch off the engine  
and leave to cool down. Avoid naked  
flames and making sparks and do not  
smoke. Refuel the unit outdoors only.  
Do not start the engine if fuel has  
overflowed. Move the unit away from  
the spilled fuel and wait until the fuel  
vapours have evaporated. To prevent  
the risk of fire, please keep the  
following parts free of foliage, small  
twigs and leaking oil: engine, exhaust,  
fuel tank.  
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Note: When the bolts have been  
tightened, there may be a small gap  
between the stripper and the welded-  
on mount block. This is normal.  
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Caution  
Re-insert the vented dipstick and  
tighten until the upper side of the  
thread is flush with the upper side  
of the nozzle.  
Disconnect the spark-plug  
terminal from the engine  
Slowly pull out the pull starter on  
the engine, approx. 10 times, in  
order to flood the hydraulic pump.  
Reconnect the spark-plug terminal  
Unit  
A part of the original hydraulic fluid  
was taken up by the cylinder and the  
hoses. Ensure that the tank is always  
refilled to prevent damage to the  
hydraulic pump.  
Note: A little fluid may escape out of  
the ventilation screw; when the system  
warms up, the fluid expands.  
Lubricating the splitting column  
Lubricate the area of the splitting  
column (where the splitting wedge  
moves to and from) with engine oil;  
do not use lubricating grease.  
Filling the hydraulic tank  
Fig. 10  
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to the engine and start the engine as  
indicated in the chapter “Operating the  
unit”.  
Caution  
Please first read the whole operating  
manual for the unit and the engine.  
Using the operating levers, move  
the splitting wedge all the way  
backwards.  
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Fig.10  
Then let the splitting wedge move  
all the way forwards.  
Refill the hydraulic tank  
according to the level indicated on  
the dipstick.  
The tank has a capacity of 13.2 l.  
Screw the vented dipstick (1) out  
of the inlet nozzle opening in the  
hydraulic tank (2).  
Caution  
Fill the hydraulic tank with  
Dexron III automatic gear oil or  
10W AW hydraulic fluid.  
Do not pour in too much oil.  
Check the level with the dipstick.  
The oil level must be between the  
“Full/Max.” and “Add/Min.”  
mark.  
If the hydraulic tank is not refilled, the  
warranty for the unit will no longer be  
valid.  
Move the splitting wedge 12x all  
the way forwards and backwards  
in order to bleed the hydraulic  
system.  
Top up the hydraulic tank as far  
the mark on the dipstick.  
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Controls  
Fig. 11  
Caution  
Compare the diagram in Fig. 11 with the controls on your unit and familiarise yourself with their functions before you start  
work. In an emergency you must know how to switch off the unit quickly.  
A
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5
6
12  
6
B
7
8
9
A
13  
2
B
3
1
10  
11  
15  
14  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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9
Horizontal column lock  
Connecting rod  
Support block  
Cylinder  
Operating levers  
The operating levers (6 or A/B) have  
three positions.  
Note: Both operating levers must be  
pressed simultaneously; as soon as one  
lever is released, the splitting wedge  
stops.  
Feed position: Press both operating  
levers to the left or down (depending  
on the column position) to drive the  
splitting wedge into the piece of wood.  
Note: Both operating levers must be  
pressed simultaneously; as soon as one  
lever is released, the splitting wedge  
stops.  
Stripper  
Operating levers  
Splitting wedge  
Splitting column  
Wood support  
Column locks  
As the name suggests, these two locks  
are used to lock the splitting column  
horizontally or vertically. The vertical  
column lock is situated next to the oil  
filter, the horizontal column lock on  
the support of the column holder.  
10 Vertical column lock  
11 Hydraulic tank  
12 Feed position = forward  
movement of the splitting wedge  
to split the wood.  
Note: Both levers (A and B) must  
be pressed simultaneously.  
13 Reverse position = backward  
movement of the splitting wedge.  
Note: Both levers (A and B) must  
be pressed simultaneously.  
14 Horizontal column lock  
15 Vertical column lock  
Neutral position: Release one or both  
operating levers to stop the movement  
of the splitting wedge.  
Engine controls  
The positions and functions of the  
controls for the engine can be found  
in the enclosed engine manual.  
Reverse position: Press both  
operating levers to the right or up  
(depending on the column position) to  
move the splitting wedge backwards.  
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controls, hydraulic hoses and  
threaded connections are undamaged  
and tight. Do not operate the unit if  
the hydraulic fluid is colder than  
–6 °C or warmer than +65 °C.  
Before operating the unit, have all  
damaged parts replaced or repaired  
by a repair shop.  
Vertical setting  
Operating the unit  
To release the splitting column, pull  
out the locking pin for the horizontal  
column lock and tilt the column into  
the vertical position and lock and  
secure with the locking pin for the  
vertical column lock (see Fig. 11).  
Also follow the instructions in the  
engine manual!  
Danger  
Risk of injury.  
Persons, children and/or animals must  
be kept away from the unit while it is  
being operated. They could be injured  
by ejected objects, etc. Children must  
never operate the unit.  
Horizontal setting  
Pull out the locking pin for the  
horizontal column lock and rotate  
downwards. Tilt the splitting column  
into the horizontal position.  
It automatically engages in the  
horizontal position and is locked.  
Operating times  
Observe the national/municipal  
regulations concerning times of use  
(if required, ask your local authority).  
Always secure the unit to prevent it  
from rolling away.  
When working on slopes, the unit may  
tip over and you may be injured.  
Therefore be especially careful if  
working in this situation. Never work  
on slopes which have a gradient of  
more than 16 %.  
If the unit is damaged: Immediately  
switch off the engine and contact  
a repair shop. When working,  
always wear protective gloves made  
of leather, hard-toed boots, ear  
protection, goggles and tight-fitting  
clothing. Always split pieces of wood  
along the wood grain. Never attempt  
to remove partially split wood  
manually from the splitting wedge.  
Before operating the unit  
Check:  
Starting the engine  
all protective equipment.  
the engine oil level (see engine  
manual).  
Note: Some models have no throttle,  
the speed is set automatically. The  
engine always runs at optimum speed.  
the hydraulic fluid level.  
that hose clips on the hydraulic  
lines are tight.  
Connect the spark-plug terminal.  
Open the fuel tap (depending on  
the model).  
the tank is full (petrol).  
the tyre pressure  
(see “Maintenance” section or  
tyre wall).  
Set the engine stop switch on the  
engine (depending on the model)  
to “ON”.  
air filter area for dirt  
Set the choke lever to  
“Choke/ ”.  
Set the throttle (if featured) to  
lubrication of the splitting column  
– Lubricate the area of the  
splitting column (where the  
splitting wedge moves to and fro)  
with engine oil; do not use  
lubricating grease. Remember to  
lubricate the front and rear stops  
as well.  
Risk of suffocation by carbon  
monoxide.  
Run the internal combustion engine  
outdoors only.  
“Fast /  
” .  
Slowly pull the pull-starter handle  
until it begins to resist, then pull it  
through quickly and forcefully.  
Do not let the pull-starter handle  
spring back, but guide it back  
slowly.  
Risk of explosion and fire.  
Fuel/petrol vapours are explosive  
and fuel is highly flammable.  
Before starting the engine, fill with  
fuel. Keep the fuel tank closed while  
the engine is running or still hot.  
Before refuelling, switch off the engine  
and leave to cool down. Avoid naked  
flames and making sparks and do not  
smoke. Refuel the unit outdoors only.  
Do not start the engine if fuel has  
overflowed. Move the unit away from  
the spilled fuel and wait until the fuel  
vapours have evaporated. To prevent  
the risk of fire, please keep the  
following parts free of foliage, small  
twigs and leaking oil: engine, exhaust,  
fuel tank.  
Making settings before using  
the unit:  
Caution!  
Do not make any settings while the  
engine is running  
Making settings after starting  
the engine  
Slowly reset the choke lever to  
“RUN/OFF” until the engine is  
running quietly.  
Remove the spark-plug terminal.  
Park the unit on firm, level and  
dry ground.  
Push the throttle (if featured)  
between the “Fast /  
” and  
“Slow/ ” positions to warm  
up the engine briefly.  
Note: To operate the throttle  
(if featured), set to “Fast / ”.  
Secure both wheels at the front  
and rear with wedges to prevent  
the unit from rolling away.  
Set the splitting column either  
vertically or horizontally and lock  
into position.  
Stopping the engine  
Risk of injury from defective  
unit.  
Caution!  
Always ensure that the splitting  
column is locked properly.  
Set the throttle (if featured) to  
position “ / 0” or the engine  
operating switch (depending on  
the model) to “OFF”.  
Do not operate the unit unless it is in  
perfect working order. Before opera-  
ting the unit, always carry out a visual  
inspection. Check in particular that  
the safety devices, covers, holders,  
Close the fuel tap.  
Before leaving the unit, remove  
the spark-plug terminal.  
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Place the piece of wood on the  
stop plate and turn the piece of  
wood until it is situated securely