E. Trailer unit set up for the Oscar 428 - For use with 16' or 20' Torsion
Axle Trailers.
1 - Set-up area should be relatively level and clear of debris. The head will need to roll
down the track, be sure the area is free of obstructions.
2 - Lower the trailer jack and raise the jack until the coupler is free of the hitch. Once this
is done remove the unit from the vehicle. Lower the jack all the way down.
Loosen the leg locking bolts and lower the rear 2 legs. Then raise the jack until the
trailer is level from front to back. (see fig. E)
3 - Then lower the front 2 legs, and level the trailer. --(NOTE) be sure to tighten the leg
bolts TIGHT so they will not move when you put a log on the trailer.
4 - Once the trailer is level and the leg bolts are tight, remove the jack from the hitch and
move it to the center of the trailer and put it on the Jack stub near the axle in the
center of the mill trailer. (see fig. F) Jack up until you have taken the stress off of the
torsion axle, this keeps the mill from bouncing when turning the logs. At this time you
can unbolt the trailer hitch and slide it in or remove it so it is out of the way during
operation.
5 - On the 428 model, you will need to unbolt the head from the track. The travel bolts are
located behind your guide arms at the base of the mill head.
6 - Once the head is unbolted from the travel position, roll it down the track to be sure it
is level. If your head rolls on its own you will need to adjust your leveling legs. Return
the head to the center of the trailer and re-bolt or lock head into place. Once the head
is secure you can reset the leveling legs.
***Always secure the head before re-leveling the trailer***
7 - Once the trailer is level, the head should not roll on its own. If your trailer is not level,
it will not saw boards correctly. Refer to previous instructions for proper set-up.
fig.E
leg locking bolt
Jack stub on center of trailer
fig.F
Shown below is the log back stop pins for the trailer unit /use when loading logs on the mill to prevent log
from tolling off. trailer/ secure log with dog and back stop. Remove pins after log is secure on trailer.
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