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SKU 65076 

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

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service precautions

Before service, maintenance, or 

1. 

cleaning:

turn the engine switch to its 

a. 

“oFF” position.
allow the engine to completely 

b. 

cool.
then, remove the spark plug 

c. 

wire(s) from the spark plug(s).

Keep all safety guards in place and in 

2. 

proper working order.  Safety guards 

include muffler, air cleaner, mechani-

cal guards, and heat shields, among 

other guards.

do not alter or adjust any part of 

3. 

the equipment or its engine that is 

sealed by the manufacturer or dis-

tributor.  Only a qualified service 

technician may adjust parts that 

may increase or decrease 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-

tant information.  If unreadable or 

missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools 

for a replacement.
Have the equipment serviced by a 

6. 

qualified repair person using only 

identical replacement parts.  This will 

ensure that the safety of the equip-

ment is maintained.  Do not attempt 

any service or maintenance proce-

dures not explained in this manual 

or any procedures that you are un-

certain about your ability to perform 

safely or correctly.

Store equipment out of the reach of 

7. 

children.
Follow scheduled engine and equip-

8. 

ment maintenance.
Refueling:

9. 

Do not smoke, or allow sparks, 

a. 

flames, or other sources of ignition 

around the equipment, especially 

when refuelling.
Do not refill the fuel tank while the 

b. 

engine is running or hot.
Do not fill fuel tank to the top.  Leave 

c. 

a little room for the fuel to expand as 

needed.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area only.

d. 

 save tHese 

instructions.

Summary of Contents for 65076

Page 1: ...ose 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 our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury Save this manual Copyright 2008 by Harbor Freight Tools All right...

Page 2: ...necting the Rail Assembly 2 to the Oil Tank Assembly 10B 8 Transportation 8 Operating Instructions 10 Engine Operation 10 Start Procedure 10 Equipment Operation 10 Servicing 12 Maintenance Procedures 12 Engine Maintenance and Service 12 Equipment Lubrication 12 Storage 12 Transportation 12 Hydraulic System Care 13 Parts list 14 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 15 Hydraulic Ram Seals 16 Hydraulics Drawing 17 Limit...

Page 3: ...ich 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 related to personal injury WARNING Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in fire serious injury and or DEATH The warnings and precautions discussed in this m...

Page 4: ...area Wear ANSI approved safety glasses 4 hearing protection and NIOSH ap proved dust mask respirator under a full face shield during use People with pacemakers should 5 consult their physician s before use Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure Caution is neces sary when near the engine s magneto or recoil starter Use ...

Page 5: ...the engine or equipment 19 during operation Keep the equipment engine and sur 20 rounding area clean at all times Use the equipment accessories etc 21 in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of equipment taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed Use of the equipment for operations differ ent from those intended could re...

Page 6: ...ervice Maintain labels and nameplates on 5 the equipment These carry impor tant information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement Have the equipment serviced by a 6 qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the equip ment is maintained Do not attempt any service or maintenance proce dures not explained in th...

Page 7: ...therein before set up or use of this product To prevent serious injury from accidental starting Turn the Power Switch of the equipment to its OFF position wait for the engine to cool and disconnect the spark plug wire s before assembling or making any adjustments to the equipment To prevent serious injury Operate only with proper spark arrestor installed Operation of this equipment may create spar...

Page 8: ...ttached to the Hex Bolt 16 at the top of the Front Leg Assembly 11 in FIGURE 1 When moving the Log Splitter re 10 move the Push Pin 26 and Hair Pin Clip 29 and lift the Front Leg As sembly up so that it is parallel to the Rail Assembly 2 Then replace the Push Pin and Hair Pin Clip into the Horizontal Transport Hole shown just above the Oil Plug 37 in FIGURES 1 and 2 To connect the Rail Assembly to...

Page 9: ...ved for vertical log splitting Horizontal transport hole Air Inlet Hole Hex Head Nut 17 is attached to Hex Bolt 16 Rail Assembly 2 Oil Tank 10B Oil Plug 37 with air inlet hole Wheel Cap 61 FIGURE 1 Safety Chain with Hook 4 Hitch Coupler 9 Front Leg Assembly 11 Oil Removal Plug Push Pin 26 and Hair Pin Clip 29 Horizontal transport hole Place Log Here Cylinder 1 Hex Nut 17 is attached to Hex Bolt 16...

Page 10: ...nd 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 sec...

Page 11: ... expose the air inlet vent When the Log Splitter is not in operation or being transported close the air inlet hole by tightening the Oil Plug 37 The maximum length of each log can 6 not exceed 25 inches or a diameter of 8 inches Place the log on the Splitter Base as 7 shown in FIGURES 1 and 4 Make sure the wedge on the Slide Assem bly is facing the log See FIGURE 1 Grip the Directional Valve 58 an...

Page 12: ...Maintenance and Service Follow 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 to top of gears 3 Do not overfill grease overfilling will damage the equipment Storage Wait for engine to cool then clean 1 equipment with clean cloth Clean the engine and...

Page 13: ...inder 1 see FIGURE 1 Pull the engine starter cord 10 15 6 times until the hydraulic cylinder pis ton moves forward Tighten the Oil Plug 37 7 Replace the spark plug 8 Test the Log Splitter to make sure it is 9 operating properly If not repeat the above process Warning Only a qualified technician 10 should repair or service the internal hydraulic system of this unit PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFUL...

Page 14: ...Hydraulic Tubing 1 Part Description Qty 32 High Pressure Hose 1 33 Return Hose 1 34 Inlet Hose 1 35 Hose Clamp 4 36 Male Connector 1 37 Oil Plug 1 38 High Pressure Fitting 1 39 90 Elbow Fitting 2 2 40 90 Elbow Fitting 3 2 41 Hex Head Bolt 3 8 3 4 1 42 Hex Head Bolt 5 16 1 4 43 Oil Filter 1 44 Pump Mounting Bracket 1 45 Pump 1 46 Hex Head Bolt 5 16 1 4 47 Hex Head Bolt 3 8 3 1 4 2 48 Tire 2 49 Bear...

Page 15: ...SKU 65076 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 15 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 08 2 ...

Page 16: ... technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 16 Hydraulic Ram Seals Warning Only a qualified technician should repair or service the internal hydraulic system of this unit Seal Kit Model Part Sku 65076 26671 ...

Page 17: ...SKU 65076 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 17 Hydraulics Drawing ...

Page 18: ... 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 above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness To take advantag...

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