MTD 5DM Manuel D’Utilisation

IMPORTANT: This engine is shipped without gasoline or 
oil in the engine. Running the engine with insufficient oil 
can cause serious engine damage and void the engine 
warranty.

•  Before starting engine, fill with oil. Do not over-fill. Oil 

capacity is about 20 oz.

Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent, 
premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed 
U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for service 
classification SG/SF. Motor oils classified SG/SF will 
show this designation on the container.

SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all tem-
perature use. If single viscosity oil is used, select the 
appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in your 
area from the chart to the right.

NOTE: A 5w30 synthetic oil may be used to improve 
startability for cold weather (temperatures below 40 
degrees F).

IMPORTANT: Be sure to check the engine on a level 
surface with the engine stopped.

1.  Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean. 

Read this section before starting your log splitter engine. Compare the illustrations in Figure 9-1 with your log splitter 
engine to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.

Figure 9-1: The major components of the engine. The shroud on your engine may differ.

-30º -20º

10w

20w

20

30

40

20w40, 20w50

15w40, 15w50

10w40

10w30

-10º 0º

0º

20º 40º 60º 80º 100º

10º 20º 30º 40º

-20º

1.  Single Viscosity
2.  Multi Viscosity

Starter 

Grip

Oil Fill Cap

Oil Drain

Muffler

Spark Plug

Fuel Cap

Air Cleaner