Moving & Towing to 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. Swing leg UP
Lock the leg in the “UP” 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 tow hitch for
towing.
(See “Before Each Use” section 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.
Towing:
1. Read instructions
Review towing safety instructions in your vehicle manual.
2. Check tires
Make sure tires are fully inflated and in good repair.
See tire sidewall for recommended tire pressure.
WARNING
:
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Do not over-inflate tires. Serious injury can occur if tire explodes.
●
When seating a bead after repair, do not exceed 30 PSI. Pressures higher than 30 PSI
can cause the tire and wheel to rupture and explode.
Swing leg
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