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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.
IMPORTANT: Always turn fuel valve to OFF position
5.
6.
7.
. Attempt to remove partially split wood from the wedge
with your hands. Fully retract wedge to dislodge wood
with log dislodger.
Operate with air in hydraulic system.
Use teflon tape on hydraulic fittings.
Attempt to cut wood across the grain.
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.
Always use the log
splitter in the vertical
position when splitting
heavy logs.
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2.
3.
Remove spring clip and clevis pin from jack stand.
Support the tongue and pivot the jack stand up
against the tongue. See Figure 4-4.
Raising and Lowering Beam
Do not tow faster than
4.
Secureremoved.withSeetheFigurespring4-4.clip and clevis pin previously
1.
Use control handle to run wedge up and down beam
6 to 8 times to circulate the hydraulic fluid, which will
45mph
and check
local, state, and federal
requirements before
towing on any public
road.
warm and thin the fluid.
5. Attachtowing couplervehicle; hitchlatchtosecurely.a class I or higher 2” ball on a
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.
4.
5.
Pull out the horizontal beam lock on the tongue.
Pivot beam lock down to release the beam.
Move the beam to the vertical position. Secure it with
6.
7.
Connect the safety chains to the towing vehicle.
the beam lock on the reservoir tank assembly.
Plug in the tail lights, if so equipped, to the tail light
connector on the tow vehicle.
WARNING: Always use the log splitter
in the vertical position when splitting
heavy logs.
WARNING: Do not tow faster than
45mph
and check local, state, and
federal requirements before towing on
any public road.
To lower the beam:
1.
2.
3.
Pull out the vertical beam lock on the reservoir tank.
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.
NOTE: Use caution when backing up. It is recom-
mended to use a spotter outside the vehicle.
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