Moving & Towing to Job Site
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Towing:
1. Read Instructions
Review towing safety instructions in your vehicle manual.
2. Check Tires
Make sure tires are fully inflated and in good repair.
See tire sidewall for recommended tire pressure.
WARNING
:
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Do not over-inflate tires. Serious injury can occur if tire explodes.
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When seating a bead after repair, do not exceed 30 PSI. Pressures higher than 30 PSI
can cause the tire and wheel to rupture and explode.
4.
Turn Engine Off
Turn engine off.
Never move the log splitter with the engine running.
5.
Turn Fuel Valve
Off
Turn fuel valve off.
This will prevent carburetor flooding and reduce the chance of fuel leakage.
6.
Attach to Hitch
( 2" ball)
Attach log splitter to vehicle hitch
1.
Attach log splitter's coupler to a class 2 or higher hitch with 2" ball (only).
2.
Adjust coupler to ball by raising locking lever and turning lock nut with fingers.
3.
Proper adjustment is obtained when coupler is as tight as possible on ball and
locking lever can still be opened and closed.
4.
Lock lever closed to secure the attachment. An optional locking pin or padlock
may be inserted in the locking lever hole for extra security.
6.
Attach Safety
Chains
Attach safety chains.
1.
Two safety chains must be used while towing.
2.
Cross safety chains under the coupler allowing only enough slack for vehicle turns.
Locking lever
(locked position)
Unlocked
position
Housing
Lock nut
