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SKU 66663 

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cleaned even if they are new or ap-

pear clean.
Allow all pieces to dry completely.

4. 

Place fresh, clean bearing grease in 

5. 

the packer.
With the grease-filled bearing packer 

6. 

in one hand and the bearing in the 

other, press the bear ing into the 

grease, forcing the grease inside the 

slots in the bearing, continue doing 

this until every slot in the bearing is 

completely full of grease.

Hub and Wheel assembly

Put a Seal (59) and Bearing (49) on 

1. 

the Axle and then put the Tire on the 

Axle.
With each Tire in place, add a Wash-

2. 

er (50) and a Spindle Nut (51) onto 

the ends of the Axles. Tighten the 

Spindle Nuts to 20-25 ft. pounds and 

turn each tire several times to seat 

the bearing. Back off the Spindle Nut  

one half turn. Insert a Cotter Pin (25) 

through both the Axle and the Spindle 

Nut and bend the end of the Pin 

back to hold it in place. Last, tap on a 

Wheel Cap (61).

connecting the rail assembly (2) to the 

oil tank assembly (10)

Insert the Front Leg Assembly (11) 

1. 

into the bracket on the Oil Tank As-

sembly (10).  Insert the remaining 

Hex Bolt (16) through the hole in the 

middle of the bracket of the Oil Tank 

Assembly (10).  Secure it with a Hex 

Nut (17).  Refer to the Hex Nut (17) 

attached to the Hex Bolt (16) at the 

top of the Front Leg Assembly (11) in 

FIGURE 1. 

When moving the Log Splitter, re-

2. 

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 the 

3. 

Oil Tank Assembly (10), insert a Hex 

Bolt (16) into the middle hole of the 

“L” shaped bracket on the Oil Tank 

Assembly.  Secure it with a Hex Nut 

(17).  Refer to the Hex Nut (17) at-

tached to the Hex Bolt (16) just above 

the tire in FIGURE 1.  Insert the Push 

Pin (26) through the hole, as shown 

in FIGURE 3. 
In FIGURES 1 and 2, the Rail As-

4. 

sembly (2) is shown in Horizontal 

mode for operation and travel (as 

mentioned above, the Front Leg As-

sembly must be secured up in the 

horizontal position when travelling)

transportation

do not transport tHe log 

1. 

splitter on puBlic roads.  

The Log Splitter is not certified by the 

D.O.T. for use on Public roads.
When transporting the Log Splitter, 

2. 

make sure the hitch (not included) is 

compatible with the Hitch Coupler (9).  

Follow all of the safety warnings for 

towing in the vehicle manufacturer’s 

manual. Always use the Safety Chain 

with Hook (4) during towing.  Do not 

tow the Log Splitter at speeds above 

45 MPH.  As mentioned in step 10, 

travel with the Front Leg Assembly 

(11) in the horizontal position.  The 

Summary of Contents for 66663

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 2009 by Harbor Freight Tools All right...

Page 2: ...Assembly 8 Connecting the Rail Assembly 2 to the Oil Tank Assembly 10 8 Transportation 8 Operating Instructions 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 LIMITED 90 D...

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: ... 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 should 6 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 th...

Page 5: ...in moving parts Parts especially exhaust system 19 components get very hot during use Stay clear of hot parts Do not cover the engine or equipment 20 during operation Keep the equipment engine and sur 21 rounding area clean at all times Use the equipment accessories etc 22 in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of equipment taking into account the ...

Page 6: ...d 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 maintaine...

Page 7: ...n at the 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 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 prop...

Page 8: ... attached to the Hex Bolt 16 at the top of the Front Leg Assembly 11 in FIGURE 1 When moving the Log Splitter re 2 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 t...

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 10 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: ...ly 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 Remove the Oil Plug 37 and e fill the tank with Hydraulic o...

Page 11: ...ngine accord 3 ing to the provided engine manual The maximum length of each log can 4 not exceed 25 inches or a diameter of 8 inches Place the log on the Rail Assembly 5 2 near the Base as shown in FIG URES 1 and 4 Make sure the wedge on the Slide Assembly 3 is facing the log See FIGURE 1 Grip the Directional Valve 58 and 6 move it into the lower position to split the log To back the wedge off the...

Page 12: ...aintenance 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: ...linder 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 CAREFU...

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 66663 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 66663 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 17 Hydraulics Drawing ...

Page 18: ...cidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is express ly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the com plaint...

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