Important Notice
Do not start the engine. Follow all of the instructions in the “Start-up Pro-
cedure” before operating the log splitter. Failure to follow this recommen-
dation will result in engine and hydraulic pump damage.
If this log splitter is purchased without an engine, the customer assumes all liabilities that
might arise from an engine that is incompatible with the design of the log splitter. Also,
any unauthorized changes or modifications to the log splitter will void all warranties.
IMPORTANT:
The hydraulic system oil filter, for your log splitter, is not factory installed.
Make sure the filter is installed before attempting to fill the hydraulic tank or start the
engine. (Installation instructions are provided in the “Assembly Instructions” section and
are also printed on the side of the filter).
IMPORTANT:
Before starting the engine, read the engine manufacturer’s operating and
maintenance instruction manual. If an engine manual was not supplied with the log split-
ter, it is your responsibility to obtain a manual. Start by contacting the store where you
purchased the log splitter. If they cannot help you, contact the engine manufacturer.
1
. Fill the hydraulic tank with SAE 10W tractor hydraulic oil or automatic transmission
fluid, such as Dextron III. The tank is full when the oil level is approximately one inch
from the top of the tank. Do not tighten the fill cap at this time.
NOTE:
The total hydraulic system oil capacity for all units is 9.5 gallons.
2
. Fill the engine’s crank case with the engine manufacturer’s recommended oil.
3
. Lubricate the surface of slide rail with grease. This will help to prevent wear between
the slide plates and the slide rail.
4
. Remove the spark plug wire from the engine. This prevents the engine from starting
until the hydraulic pump and cylinder are completely filled with oil. Make sure the
spark plug wire is held away from the spark plug with string or other nonconductive
material.
5
. Push the valve control handle to the forward position (towards the front of the cylin-
der) with one hand. Pull the engine starter cord (about 15 times) with the other hand,
until the cylinder piston moves forward. (Keep everything away from the splitting
wedge during this step.)
NOTE:
Extending the cylinder draws the hydraulic fluid through the system and expels
any trapped air in the cylinder.
14
. Coat the threads of the fitting with a
hydraulic pipe sealant and attach the
high-pressure hose from the bottom
valve fitting to the pump, as shown.
Securely tighten the hose fitting.
15
. Remove the oil filter from the plastic
cover and apply a thin coat of oil to the
rubber seal. Screw the filter onto the fil-
ter head, located near the hydraulic tank.
Once the filter makes contact with the fil-
ter head, turn it an additional 3/4 turn.
Hand-tighten only.
16
. Bolt the fenders onto the fender brackets
using two 5/16-18 x 3/4 inch long hex
head bolts and locknuts. The fenders are
interchangeable (left or right). Position
the fender over the tire with equal spac-
ing in the front and back.
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. The log splitter is now completely assem-
bled.
Follow the “Start-Up Procedure”
in the following section, which adds
oil to the engine and hydraulic tank
before trying to start the engine.
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Assembly Instructions
Start-Up Procedure
