4
Operating
Your Log
Splitter
6.
Useand pumpa flexibledrive“spider”shafts.type coupling between engine
7.
8.
9.
Keep hoses clear and unblocked.
Bleed air out of hoses before operating.
Flushafter servicing.and clean hydraulic system before restarting
Use “pipe dope” on all hydraulic fittings.
Allow time for warm-up before splitting wood.
Prime the pump before initial start-up by turning over
the engine with spark plug disconnected (if not already
done at factory).
Split wood along the grain (lengthwise) only.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Never:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Use when fluid is below 20° F or above 150° F.
Use a solid engine /pump coupling.
Operate through relief valve for long.
Figure 4-4
Attempt to adjust unloading or relief valve settings
Transporting the Log Splitter
without pressure gauges.
Operate with air in hydraulic system.
Use teflon tape on hydraulic fittings.
IMPORTANT: Always turn fuel valve to OFF position
5.
6.
before transporting the log splitter.
WARNING
1.
Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make cer-
tain the beam is locked securely with the horizontal
beam lock.
7
. Attempt to cut wood across the grain.
This machine is not
designed to be towed
by a towing vehicle. It
should be transported
only by hand or by
tractor.
8.
Attempt to remove partially split wood from the wedge
with your hands. Fully retract wedge to dislodge wood 2. Remove spring clip and clevis pin from jack stand.
with log dislodger.
3.
4.
5.
Support the tongue and pivot the jack stand up
against the tongue. See Figure 4-4.
Secureremoved.withSeetheFigurespring4-4.clip and clevis pin previously
Attachtowing couplervehicle; hitchlatchtosecurely.a class I or higher 2” ball on a
Raising and Lowering Beam
1.
Use control handle to run wedge up and down beam
6 to 8 times to circulate the hydraulic fluid, which will
warm and thin the fluid.
2.
Place log splitter on a firm, level surface.
a. If coupler hitch does not fit on ball: Turn
adjustment nut one turn counter-clockwise.
b. If coupler hitch is too loose on ball: Turn
adjustment nut one turn clockwise.
To raise the beam for vertical operation:
3.
. Pivot beam lock down to release the beam.
Pull out the horizontal beam lock on the tongue.
4
6.
Connect the safety chains to the towing vehicle.
Move the beam to the vertical position. Secure it with
7. Plug in the tail lights, if so equipped, to the tail light
connector on the tow vehicle.
WARNING: This machine is not
designed to be towed by a towing
vehicle. It should be transported only
by hand or by tractor.
WARNING: Always use the log splitter
in the vertical position when splitting
heavy logs.
To lower the beam:
NOTE: Use caution when backing up. It is recom-
1
. Pull out the vertical beam lock on the reservoir tank.
mended to use a spotter outside the vehicle.
2.
3.
Pivot beam lock down to release the beam.
Carefully pull back on beam and lower it to the
horizontal position.The horizontal beam lock will lock
automatically. See Figure 4-1.
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