MTD
Log Splitter

Model #24BF551D700 Official MTD log splitter

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Lock Nut, 5/16-18#48

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Lawn & garden equipment lock nut, 5/16-18

Part #712-04063
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Lawn Tractor Flange Nut#41

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Lawn tractor flange nut

Part #712-04065
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Log Splitter Hydraulic Filter#25

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Log splitter hydraulic filter

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Flat Washer#30

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Flat washer

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Log Splitter Adjustable Gib#13

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Log splitter adjustable gib

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Spring#38

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Lawn & garden equipment spring

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Hex Bolt#12

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Lawn & garden equipment hex bolt

Part #710-0459A
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Lawn & Garden Equipment Cotter Pin#81

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Cotter pin

Part #714-0111
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Log Splitter Wedge Bracket#20

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Plate

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Log Splitter Wheel Assembly#29

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Symptoms common to all log splitters

Choose a symptom to see related log splitter repairs.

Main cause: worn hydraulic cylinder seals
Main causes: dirty carburetor, bad spark plug, clogged air filter, stale fuel
Main cause: worn hydraulic valve seals around the actuator rod
Main causes: leaky head gasket, damaged sump gasket, leaky oil drain plug, damaged fuel line, bad carburetor seals
Main causes: broken pump coupler, clogged hydraulic fluid filter, bad hydraulic control valve, broken hydraulic pump, bad hydraulic cylinder
Main causes: dirty carburetor, stale fuel, bad spark plug, broken recoil starter

Repair guides common to all log splitters

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

March 1, 2013
By Lyle Weischwill
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 released. If the recoil starter assembly is broken, follow the steps in this repair guide to replace it.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
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 vibrate or rattles, which are early indications that it’s failing.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
March 1, 2013
By Lyle Weischwill
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, replace it.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

Articles and videos common to all log splitters

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

December 28, 2018

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

By Lyle Weischwill

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

June 1, 2015

Log splitter common questions

By Lyle Weischwill

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

June 1, 2015

How to change the hydraulic fluid in a log splitter

By Lyle Weischwill

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