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FILLING THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR
Fill the hydraulic reservoir with at least five gallons of Dextron III Automatic Transmission fluid or 10W
AW hydraulic fluid. After the hydraulic reservoir and the engine crankcase are filled correctly with their
respective oils, start the engine. Remember to set the throttle and turn on the fuel shut-off valve. The
hydraulic pump should prime itself. With the engine running, move the hydraulic valve lever toward the
wedge. This will cause the cylinder to extend and expel air. When the cylinder is fully extended, retract
it. Repeat this procedure several times. An erratic movement of the cylinder indicates that there is still
air in the system. More oil should then be added to bring the fluid level up to approximately 1” below the
fill hole. After adding more oil to fill the tank, cycle the cylinder again until it has a constant speed
indicating that all air has been expelled. Check the oil level in the reservoir again. Standard models
require approx. 6.5 gallons of hydraulic fluid.
NOTE:
If the tank is overfilled, it will tend to expel oil from the breather cap when the cylinder is
retracted.
TOWING
This unit should not be towed on any street, highway, or public road without checking the existing
federal, local, and state laws. Any licensing or modifications such as taillights, etc., need to comply with
existing federal, local, or state vehicle requirements is the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Obey all
regulations when towing on public roads and highways. See also
TOWING SAFETY
.
Be sure you are using the correct ball hitch size for the hitch coupler on the log splitter (2” ball). Be sure
safety chains are properly connected. Leave enough slack in chains for turning. See
TOWING
SAFETY
to read warnings about coupling.
Make sure beam attachment is locked in the horizontal position. NEVER tow splitter in the vertical
position.
Turn the fuel shut-off valve OFF to prevent flooding of the engine while traveling.
TOWING AT NIGHT
The requirements for taillights are based on States regulations. Some states allow towing at night as long
as the towed equipment does not visibly impair the tow vehicle taillights. This is based on a state, to state
requirements. The customer is responsible for meeting the states requirements. A Taillight Kit
Accessory (Part No.7420) is available and recommended for night driving.
If a “Statement of Origin” is required in your state, see your local dealer to receive one.
OPERATION
1. Set up the log splitter in a clear, level area and block the wheels. The suction port on the tank
should always be on the lower side of the log splitter.
2. Place a log on the beam, against the foot plate. Make sure the log is securely on the foot plate
and up against the beam.
3. Depress the valve lever so that the cylinder will drive the wedge into the log. Extend the cylinder
until the log splits or to the end of its stroke. If the log has not completely split after the cylinder
has reached the end of its extension, retract the cylinder. NOTE:
Leaving the valve in the “actuate” position at the end of the stroke may damage the pump.
OPERATING POSITIONS
WARNING: THE LOG SPLITTER BEAM IS HEAVY AND CAN PINCH HANDS/FINGERS IF
CARE IS NOT TAKEN.
