Moving & Towing to the Job Site
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WARNING
The log splitter is heavy. It can crush and cause serious injury if it rolls out of control or
tips over.
Follow the instructions below for safely moving and towing the log splitter.
Moving the log splitter:
1. Engine off
IMPORTANT: Ensure log splitter engine is off.
Never move the log splitter with its engine running.
2. Fuel valve off
Turn fuel valve off
to prevent carburetor flooding and reduce the chance of fuel
leakage.
3. Tow bar leg
DOWN
Lock the tow bar leg in the “DOWN” position
before you move the log splitter
anywhere by hand.
4. Move log splitter to
work site or tow
hitch
Move log splitter by hand either directly to chosen work site or to vehicle hitch
for towing.
(See instructions on p. 17 on selecting a work site)
Important Safety Instructions:
Hills
. Do not move the log splitter up or down hills by hand -- use a towing
vehicle.
No riding
. Never allow anyone to sit or ride on the log splitter.
No cargo
. Never transport cargo or wood on the log splitter.
Moving Log Splitter by Hand
