Rover LS 33T, Operator'S Manual

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ection
5 — o
peration
5. To place the beam in the horizontal position proceed as follows:
a. Pull the vertical beam lock out and rotate it down. Pivot
the beam to the horizontal position.
b. The horizontal beam lock is self-locking. The spring loaded
lock will snap into place when the beam is lowered into
position. See Figure 6-3.
1
2
Horizontal Beam Lock
Figure 6-3
Using the Control Handle
The control handle has three positions. See Figure 6-4.
REV
ERSE
To
Return
Wedge
To Stop
Wedge
NEUTRAL
FOR
WA
RD
To Split
Wood
Figure 6-4
• FORWARD — Move the control handle to the FORWARD position
to move wedge toward the log to split.
NOTE:
The control handle will return to the NEUTRAL position as
soon as the handle is released (FORWARD position only).
• NEUTRAL — Release the control handle or move the lever to the
NEUTRAL position to stop the wedge movement.
• REVERSE
— Move the control handle to the REVERSE position to
return the wedge toward the cylinder. The control handle stays in the
REVERSE position and returns to the NEUTRAL position automatically
when fully retracted. Do not hold the handle in the REVERSE position
when fully retracted.
NOTE:
The REVERSE position may also be moved back to the
NEUTRAL position manually, if necessary.
WARNING!
If the control handle on your log splitter is
not functioning properly, STOP USE IMMEDIATELY and
contact an authorized service dealer.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to service, repair or replace
control valve. Contact an authorized service dealer.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to adjust or modify the
control valve or the hydraulic system from its original
settings or manufacture in any way.
Splitting the Wood
1. Start the engine as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual.
2. Place the log against the end plate and only split the wood in the
direction of the grain.
3. To stabilize the log, place your left hand on the side of the log
opposite the beam as shown in Figure 6-1.
WARNING!
Never place a hand on the ends of the log,
between the log or end plate and the splitting wedge.
WARNING!
Only one operator permitted. The operator
who loads and stabilizes the log, must be the adult who
operates the control handle.
4. Move the control handle to the FORWARD position to split the
wood.
5. Remove left hand from the side of the log once wedge just
contacts the log. Continue moving control handle forward to split
the log.
6. Release the control handle to stop the wedge movement.
7. Move the control handle to the REVERSE position to return the
wedge.
8. To remove partially split wood from wedge, move the control
handle to the REVERSE position until the wedge is fully retracted
to allow split wood portion to contact the log dislodger.
WARNING!
Never remove partially split wood from the
wedge with your hands. Fingers may become trapped
between the split wood.
9. Once removed from the wedge with the log dislodger, split the
wood from the opposite end or in another location.
Transporting the Log Splitter
WARNING!
Do not tow faster than 45 mph and check
the local, state and federal requirements before towing on
any public road. Always check the tire condition before
towing.
1. Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make certain the beam
is locked securely with the horizontal beam lock.
2. Remove the spring clip and clevis pin from the jack stand.