16
Horizontal
Vertical
Fig. 3 HYDRAULICS
3.
Attach the Hydraulics:
a.
Use a clean cloth or paper
towel to clean the tips on the
end of the hoses and the
area around the couplers on
the tractor.
b.
Insert the male ends into the
couplers on the tractor. Be
sure they are locked in place.
IMPORTANT
Use the remote circuit of
the tractor that is designed
with a detent. The circuit
can then be turned on and
stay on while the splitter is
being used.
c.
Route the hoses over the
hitch and secure in position
with clips, tape or plastic ties.
Provide sufficient slack for
raising and lowering the 3
point hitch.
NOTE
The tractor can be
equipped with either a
closed-center or open-
centered hydraulic system.
4.
Before going to the working area review
Section 4.6 Transporting.
5.
Drive to the working area and stop in a level
area.
WARNING
Use extreme care when working
around a high-pressure hydraulic
system. Make sure all connec-
tions are tight and all components
are in good repair. Wear hand
and eye protection when search-
ing for suspected leaks.
6.
Lower into working position, stop engine and
set park brake.
7.
Set the Machine:
a.
Level the Frame:
Use the screw jack on the right lift arm to
level the frame from side-to-side.
b.
Frame Angle:
Use the turnbuckle on the top link to set
the frame angle. Normally the frame
should be set parallel to the ground or
vertical depending on the configuration.