MTD Troy-Bilt LS 27 TB Log Splitter Lawn Mower Owners Manual


Maintaining
Your Log
Splitter
Hydraulic Fluid and Inlet Filter
Check the hydraulic fluid level in the log splitter
reservoir tank before each use. Maintain fluid level
within the range specified on the dipstick  at all times.
Changehours of theoperation.hydraulicFollowfluid thein thestepsreservoirbelow:every 100
1.
Disconnectreservoir tank.the suction hose from the bottom  of the
2
.  Cpenetratingarefully unoil.threSeead thFiguree inlet5-2.filter  and clean it with
Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
Reinsert the filter and refill the reservoir with  three (3)
gallons of oil. Approved fluids include Dexron® III /
Mercon® III automatic transmission fluid,  a 10 Weight
AW hydraulic oil or Pro-Mix™ AW-32 Hydraulic Oil.
Maintain fluid level within the range specified  on the
dipstick at all times. When checking the  fluid, always
make sure to tighten the dipstick until the top of the
threads are flush with the top of the pipe.
3.
4.
Figure -2
Make certain to readjust the adjustment bolts  so
wedge moves freely, but no excess space exists
between the wedge plate and the beam.
WARNING
NOTE: Always dispose of used hydraulic fluid and engine
oil at approved recycling centers only.
Hose Clamps
Contaminants in fluid may damage the hydraulic
components. Flushing the reservoir tank and  hoses
with kerosene whenever service is performed on
the tank, hydraulic pump or valve is recommended.
Contact an authorized service dealer.
Check, before each use, if hose clamps on the
suction hose (attached to the side  of the pump) are
tight. Check the hose clamps on the return hose  at
least once a season.
Engine
Hydraulic Filter
Refer to the separate engine manual for all maintenance
instructions.
Change the hydraulic filter every 50 hours of opera-
tion. Use only a 10 micron hydraulic filter. Order part
number 723-0405.
NOTE: Always dispose
of used hydraulic
fluid and engine oil at
approved recycling
centers only.
Flexible Pump Coupler
The flexible pump coupler is a nylon “spider”  insert,
located between the pump and the engine shaft.  Over
Beam and Splitting Wedge
Lubricate both sides of the beam (where it comes  into     time, the coupler will harden and deteriorate.
contact with the splitting wedge),  before each use,
with engine oil. The wedge plate on the log splitter  is
designed so the gibs on the side of the wedge  plate
can be removed and rotated and/or turned  over for
even wear.
Replace the coupler if you detect vibration or noise
coming from the area between the engine and the
pump. If the coupler fails completely, you will experience
a loss of power.
IMPORTANT
Never hit the engine
shaft in any manner,
as a blow will cause
permanent damage to
the engine.
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Document TypeOwner's Manual
LanguageEnglish
Product BrandMTD, Lawn Mower
Product TypeWalk Behind Mower
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