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ection
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peration
Transporting the Log Splitter
1.
Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make certain the
beam is locked securely with the horizontal beam lock.
2.
Remove the spring clip and clevis pin from the jack stand.
3.
Support the tongue and pivot the jack stand up against the
tongue. See Figure 5-5.
Spring Clip
Clevis Pin
Jack Stand
Figure 5-5
4.
Secure with the spring clip and clevis pin previously
removed. See Figure 5-5.
5.
Attach the coupler hitch to a class I or higher 2” ball on the
towing vehicle; latch securely.
a. If the coupler hitch does not fit on the ball, turn the
adjustment nut one turn counter-clockwise.
b. If the coupler hitch is too loose on the ball, turn the
adjustment nut one turn clockwise. Then recheck
and adjust accordingly.
6.
Connect the safety chains to the towing vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not tow faster than 45mph and
check the local, state and federal requirements
before towing on any public road.
NOTE:
Use caution when backing up, using a spotter outside the
vehicle is recommended.
Operating Tips
Always:
1.
Use clean fluid and check the fluid level regularly.
2.
Use an approved hydraulic fluid. Approved fluids include
Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III/Mercon®
automatic transmission fluid, Pro-Select™ AW-32 Hydraulic
Oil or 10WAW-ISO viscosity grade 32 hydraulic oil.
NOTE:
It is recommended that fluids not be mixed.
3.
Use a filter (clean or replace regularly).
4.
Use a breather cap on fluid reservoir.
5.
Make sure the pump is mounted and aligned properly.
6.
Use a flexible “spider” type coupling between the engine
and pump drive shafts.
7.
Keep the hoses clear and unblocked.
8.
Bleed the air out of the hoses before operating.
9.
Flush and clean the hydraulic system before restarting after
servicing.
10.
Use “pipe dope” on all hydraulic fittings.
11.
Allow time for the engine to warm-up before splitting
wood.
12.
Prime the pump before the initial start-up by turning over
the engine with the spark plug disconnected (if not already
done at factory).
13.
Split wood along the grain (lengthwise) only.
Never:
1.
Use when fluid is below 20° F or above 150° F.
2.
Use a solid engine/pump coupling.
3.
Operate through relief valve for more than 5 seconds.
4.
Attempt to adjust the unloading or relief valve settings.
5.
Operate with air in hydraulic system.
6.
Use Teflon tape on hydraulic fittings.
7.
Attempt to cut wood across the grain.
8.
Attempt to remove partially split wood from the wedge
with your hands. Fully retract the wedge to dislodge wood
with log dislodger.
