Operator's Manual
Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters
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1. The hydraulic reservoir should be filled with an SAE 10 hy-
draulic oil. If hydraulic oil is difficult to obtain, automatic
transmission fluid can be substituted. Use only clean oil and
take care to prevent dirt from entering the hydraulic reservoir.
DO NOT mix hydraulic oil and transmission fluid.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDaTIONS:
1. Refer to Engine Operator’s Manual for further information.
STaRTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Turn fuel valve to “ON” position.
2. Move the throttle lever to “FAST”. Always operate the engine
with throttle lever in the “FAST” position.
3. Move choke control lever to “CHOKE” position.
4. Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until resistance is felt. Then
pull rapidly to start engine and avoid engine kickback.
5. Allow the engine to warm up. If operating in warm weather,
move the choke control lever toward “RUN” in small incre-
ments over several seconds. For cold weather operation do
this procedure over several minutes. Operate with choke lever
in the “RUN” position.
6. To stop engine, move the throttle lever to the “SLOW” position.
NOTE: The maximum governed speed on the engine is preset
at the factory to 3600 RpM no load speed. When splitting
wood, the throttle should be set at the maximum setting to
develop the horsepower required for the pump.
7. Turn switch to “OFF” position.
NOTE: On the Viper Engine, the switch is located on the side
of the engine near the log splitter tank assembly.
USING yOUR W1265V LOG SPLITTER:
Your log splitter can be used on or off the telescopic tongue
assembly depending on which assembly configuration you
choose to use. (See the "Assembly" section in this manual.)
For your convenience the ram/beam assembly can be elevated,
which may be a more comfortable working position in some
cases. To raise the beam/ram assembly, simply place one foot
on the axle and pull with an upward and back motion. Once the
ram/beam is elevated, be sure to lock the beam into position with
locking pin. SEE FIGURE 27.
Figure 27
IMPORTaNT
THE ENGINE aND HyDRaULIC RESERVOIR aRE SHIPPED
WITHOUT OIL. SEE THE ENGINE OPERaTOR’S MaNUaL
PaCkED WITH yOUR LOG SPLITTER FOR THE TyPE OF
CRaNkCaSE OIL, FUEL, ETC. THE ENGINE MaNUFaC-
TURER RECOMMENDS LEaD-FREE GaSOLINE ONLy.
