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SKU 65074 

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. 

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the air inlet hole by tightening the 

Hydraulic Oil Cap.

operating instructions

  read the entire iMportant 

saFety inForMation 

section at the beginning of this 

manual including all text under 

subheadings therein before set 

up or use of this product.

  inspect engine and equipment 

looking for damaged, loose, 

and missing parts before 

set up and starting.  if any 

problems are found, do not use 

equipment until fixed properly.

start procedure

  Before starting the engine:

Follow the set up instruc-

a. 

tions to prepare the equip-

ment.  Follow all instructions 

in the separate engine manu-

al provided with the engine.

inspect the equipment and 

b. 

engine.

Fill the engine with the prop-

c. 

er amount and type of fuel 

and oil.

read the equipment opera-

d. 

tion section that follows.

equipment operation

note:

 The Log Splitter can accommodate 

logs up to 25” long and with no more 

than a 12” diameter.  The maximum 

diameter applies to most soft to 

medium types of woods.  Maximum 

diameter of hardwoods may vary de-

pending on density of the wood.

Chock the wheels before starting the 

1. 

engine or changing the position (verti-

cal/horizontal) of the unit.
Choose the 4-way splitter or the 

2. 

regular splitter and secure the splitter 

in place with the Clevis Pin (74) and 

the R-Pin (41).

Check oil, gas and hydraulic fluid 

3. 

levels, and fill as necessary.  Start the 

engine, see manufacturer’s manual 

for directions.
Place a log on the Log Lift (1).  Push 

4. 

the RIGHT control lever forward to 

engage the Log Lift and move the log 

into cutting position.  Do not place the 

logs directly on the Rail Assembly; it 

is more safe and efficient to use the 

Log Lift - See Figure G.
When the Log is in place on the Rail 

5. 

Assembly, pull the lever back and 

allow the Log Lift to return to the 

original position.

Summary of Contents for 65074

Page 1: ...se while the Log Splitter is in motion possibly causing property damage serious personal injury or death Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit...

Page 2: ...ter Assembly 8 Filling the Hydraulic Fluid 10 Operating Instructions 11 Start Procedure 11 Equipment Operation 11 Transporting the Log Splitter 12 Servicing 14 Maintenance Procedures 14 Bleeding the H...

Page 3: ...ch if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not r...

Page 4: ...off work area around the Log 4 Splitter to keep children and specta tors away during operation Never allow children to climb on or 5 play near Log Splitter even when not in use People with pacemakers...

Page 5: ...19 ing and balance at all times This en ables better control of the equipment in unexpected situations Dress properly Do not wear loose 20 clothing or jewelry Keep hair cloth ing and gloves away from...

Page 6: ...ecrease gov erned engine speed Wear ANSI approved safety goggles 4 heavy duty work gloves and dust mask respirator during service Maintain labels and nameplates on 5 the equipment These carry impor ta...

Page 7: ...beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product To prevent serious injury from accidental starting Turn the Power Switch of the equipment to...

Page 8: ...t 54 onto the ends of the Axles Tighten the Castle Nuts to 20 25 ft pounds and rotate each tire several turns to seat the bearing Back off the Castle Nut one half turn Insert a Cotter Pin 53 through b...

Page 9: ...embly 19 using Hex Bolts 24 and Hex Nuts 32 Pay attention to the directional Arrows on the unit They will aid in assembling the unit in the proper orientation Figure A 3 Use Hex Bolt 43 to install the...

Page 10: ...e F Remove and retain the O ring 21 To check the hydraulic oil level 2 remove the Dipstick connected to the Hydraulic Oil Cap wipe it clean then dip it back in Pull it out once again and check the oil...

Page 11: ...section that follows Equipment Operation Note The Log Splitter can accommodate logs up to 25 long and with no more than a 12 diameter The maximum diameter applies to most soft to medium types of wood...

Page 12: ...engine 9 off and disconnect its spark plug wire after use Wait for the engine to cool clean then store the tool in a dry area out of children s reach Transporting the Log Splitter Check the tire press...

Page 13: ...highways This product is not D O T compliant and is not road legal Before transporting and at 500 mile 7 intervals during every trip check and tighten the Tire Lug Nuts to 85 90 Ft Lbs Every 2 000 to...

Page 14: ...the general condition of the tool Check for loose screws misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts damaged electrical wiring and any other condition that may affect its safe oper...

Page 15: ...ow the instructions found in the included engine manual Equipment Lubrication Gear Box is shipped properly filled 1 with grease Yearly open the Gear Box and check 2 the grease level Add grease only up...

Page 16: ...31 Hydraulic Fitting 3 8 2 32 Hex Nut M14 5 33 Spindle 3 M12 2 34 Cylinder 2 1 35 Hex Bolt M10x90 1 36 Washer 10 9 37 Hex Bolt M10x30 6 38 Hex Nut M12 1 Part Description Qty 39 Hitch Coupler 1 40 Chai...

Page 17: ...SKU 65074 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 17 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM...

Page 18: ...e Seal 50 70 10 1 01 11 O ring Seal 50 3 55 1 01 14 Nylon Washer 127 118 2 3 Part Description Qty 31 5 Nylon Cap 63 54 2 2 2 31 6 Nylon Cap 63 58 5 1 5 1 31 7 Nylon Cap 41 32 2 1 31 10 O ring 53 5 3 1...

Page 19: ...parts of the product In fact the manufacturer and or distributor expressly states that all repairs and parts replacements should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians and not by the buye...

Page 20: ...or for incidental contingent special or con sequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the ab...

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