If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. PRINTED IN U.S.A READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION IMPORTANT OPERATOR’S MANUAL MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 4/25/2006 FORM NO. 769-00088E Log Splitter — Model Series 570 * Model 24AF572B766 Shown This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new log splitter. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Safety Labels .........................................Page 3 Maintaining Your Log Splitter ............Page 12 Safe Operation Practices ......................Page 4 Troubleshooting...................................Page 16 Setting Up Your Log Splitter .................Page 6 Illustrated Parts List ............................Page 18 Operating Your Log Splitter ..................Page 8 Warranty ........................................ Back Cover Finding and Recording Model Number STOP BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT Please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information to the sample model plate provided to the right. You can locate the model plate by standing behind the unit and looking down at the hydraulic tank. This information will be necessary to use the web site or obtain assistance from our Customer Support Department or your Troy-Bilt service dealer. LLC P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OH 44136 866-840-6483 330-558-7220 Model Number Serial Number Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support. If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below: 1. Visit troybilt.com for many useful suggestions. Click on the Site 3. The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues Map and then the Customer Service button and you will get the with regard to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and options reproduced in the screen shot below. Click on the appropriate service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s button and help is immediately available. Manual, packed separately with your unit, for more information. 2. Phone a Customer Support Representative at 1-866-840-6483. 2 3 1 Safety Labels WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any) labels from log splitter for any reason. Safety Labels Found On Your Log Splitter .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ............................................................................ ...................................................... ...................................................................... ...................................................................... .............................................................................. .. .................................................... .. ...................................... .... .................................................................. .... ........................................................................ .. ........................................................................ .... ...................................................................................... .. .............................. .... ................................................................................................ .. .................. .... ........................................................................ .... ............................................................ .. .......................................................................... .... .............................................................. .. .............................................................................................. .................... ................................................ ................ .............................................. .............................................................................................. ............................................................................................................ ........................................................................................ .............................................................................. .......................................................................................................................... .. ...............................................