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REV 93020-20120419
8
93020
ENGLISH
ASSEMBLy
Your log splitter requires some assembly .
If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your
log splitter, call our help line at 1-877-338-0999 . Please
have your serial number and model number available .
Open Shipping Crate
1 . Set the shipping crate on a solid, flat surface
2 . Carefully cut the shipping bands and remove lid of
shipping crate .
3 . Locate all hardware before beginning assembly .
1) Install the Hydraulic Oil Filter
Install the oil filter base onto the hydraulic oil tank .
The barb fitting should be oriented vertically and once
installed the oil filter should be oriented so that it does
not extend below the hydraulic oil tank .
2) Install the Fenders
1 . Attach the fender to the side of the hydraulic oil tank
with an M10x30 bolt, M10 washer, M10 lock washer
and M10 nut . The safety reflector should be facing the
back of the hydraulic oil tank .
2 . Repeat with second fender on opposite side .
3) Install the Wheels Cont’d.
3) Install the Wheels
1 . Place bearings in the wheel hub and orient the bearing
so that the taper on the bearing matches the taper on
the hub .
2 . Press the bearing seal flush into the hub . Use a
hammer and wood block to flush the seal with the end
of the hub .
3 . Slide the wheel over the axel on the hydraulic oil tank .
4 . Install the castle nut and tighten by hand . Tighten
another ¼ turn with a wrench to seat the bearing .
5 . Spin the wheel to distribute grease .
6 . Loosen the castle nut and re-tighten by hand .
7 . Install the cotter pin through the castle nut and axle
and spread the ends of the pin to prevent the nut from
backing off .
8 . Place axle cap over castle nut and axle . Use a hammer
and wood block to seat the cap .
9 . Repeat steps 1-8 for the other wheel .
Keep the wheel hub clean and free from debris during
assembly .
NOTE
Over-tightening the castle nut will cause the bearings to
run hot and fail prematurely .
CAUTION
4) Install the Tow Bar
1 . Assemble two piece tow bar with two M12x65 bolts
and M12 lock nuts and washers . (A)
A
A
To
A
B
2 . Attach the tow bar to the bracket on top of the hydraulic
oil tank with two M12x85 bolts and M12 lock nuts . (B)
Tighten to 50 ft-lb .