MTD
Log Splitter

Model # 560 Official MTD log splitter

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Lawn Tractor Hex Bolt (replaces 910-0427, 910-3144) 710-3144
#73

Frame/hydraulic cylinder/wheel diagram

Lawn tractor hex bolt (replaces 910-0427, 910-3144)

Part #710-3144

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Control Valve 718-0481
Control valve

Part #718-0481

Replaced by #918-0481A

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Screw 710-0411
Lawn & garden equipment screw

Part #710-0411

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Log Splitter Return Hose 727-0443
Log splitter return hose

Part #727-0443

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Log Splitter Adjustable Gib (replaces 781-0351-0637, 781-0637) 781-0351
Log splitter adjustable gib (replaces 781-0351-0637, 781-0637)

Part #781-0351

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Spring Pi 732-0194
Spring pi

Part #732-0194

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Nut 712-0711
#8

Log splitter diagram

Lawn & garden equipment nut

Part #712-0711

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Flat Washer (replaces 936-0185) 736-0185
Lawn & garden equipment flat washer (replaces 936-0185)

Part #736-0185

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Hex Bolt 710-0459A
Lawn & garden equipment hex bolt

Part #710-0459A

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Log Tray 781-0682
#84

Log splitter diagram

Log tray

Part #781-0682

Replaced by #753-05424

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Main cause: worn hydraulic cylinder seals…

Main cause: worn hydraulic pump seals…

Main causes: leaky head gasket, damaged sump gasket, leaky oil drain plug, damaged fuel line, bad carburetor seals…

Main causes: dirty carburetor, bad spark plug, clogged air filter, stale fuel…

Main causes: dirty carburetor, stale fuel, bad spark plug, broken recoil starter…

Most common repair guides to help fix your log splitters

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your log splitter.

How to replace a log splitter recoil starter

How to replace a log splitter recoil starter

The recoil starter spins the engine on the log splitter when you pull the starter rope, and the rope retracts when relea…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a log splitter flexible pump coupler

How to replace a log splitter flexible pump coupler

The flexible nylon log splitter pump coupler deteriorates over time. Replace the flexible pump coupler if it begins to v…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a log splitter fuel line

How to replace a log splitter fuel line

The fuel line carries the fuel supply from the gas tank to the carburetor. If the fuel line is cracked and leaking, repl…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your log splitters

Use the advice and tips in these articles to get the most out of your log splitter.

Find the right carburetor assembly for a Craftsman snowblower, tiller or log splitter

Find the right carburetor assembly for a Craftsman snowblower, tiller or log splitter

This chart will help you find the right carburetor for your Craftsman snowblower, tiller or log splitter.…

Log splitter common questions

Log splitter common questions

Learn more about your log splitter with these frequently asked questions.…

How to change the hydraulic fluid in a log splitter

How to change the hydraulic fluid in a log splitter

Learn how to change the hydraulic fluid in your log splitter.…