Rover RM 33 LS, Operator'S Manual

Customer Support

Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting the Customer Support Department.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of 

this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
◊  Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts..com

  See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at 

www.mtdparts.com/KnowledgeCenter

◊  Call a Customer Support Representative at 1300 951 594
◊  Write to MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd.

 • P.O. Box 376 • 

Dandenong. Vic.

 • 3175

Thank you for purchasing an MTD Log Splitter  It was carefully 

engineered to provide excellent performance when properly 

operated and maintained. 
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment.  

It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and 

maintain your machine.  Please be sure that you, and any other 

persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the 

recommended safety practices at all times.  Failure to do so could 

result in personal injury or property damage. 
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent 

product information available at the time of printing.  Review 

this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine, 

its features and operation.  Please be aware that this Operator’s 

Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various 

models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated 

in this manual may not be applicable to all models. We reserve 

the right to change product specifications, designs and 

equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

If applicable, the power testing information used to establish 

the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be 

found at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site. 

If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, 

phone your local authorized MTD service dealer or contact us 

directly.  MTD’s Customer Support telephone numbers, website 

address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want 

to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to 

right

 and 

left

 side of the 

machine  are observed from the operating position

Thank You

Record Product Information

Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please 

locate the model plate on the equipment and record the 

information in the provided area to the right. You can locate the 

model plate by standing at the operator’s position and looking 

down at the top of the reservoir tank behind the engine. This 

information will be necessary, should you seek technical support 

via our web site, Customer Support Department, or with a local 

authorized service dealer.

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Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 3

Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. 7

Controls & Features ................................................12

Operation ................................................................13

Maintenance  & Adjustment .................................16

Service .....................................................................18

Troubleshooting .....................................................19

Replacement Parts .................................................21

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