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ASSEMBLY
Refer to the drawings and part lists should it become necessary to disassemble the unit for repair or replacement of
parts.
Inspect all components for damage. If you believe you have a damaged part please contact customer service
immediately at 1-800-222-8183.
WARNING:
Exercise extreme caution, as parts are very heavy. Sufficient persons or mechanical handling
equipment should be used.
Refer to uncrating and assembly instructions for assembly procedures.
OPERATION
INTENDED USE:
This log splitter is intended and designed to only split wood. NEVER use for any other
purposes. Doing so can cause injury or VOID THE WARRANTY.
IMPORTANT:
This unit is shipped with oil but without gasoline in the engine. After assembly, see separate
Engine Manual for proper fuel and oil recommendations.
WARNING:
DO NOT START OR RUN THE LOG SPLITTER WITHOUT OIL IN THE ENGINE AND
HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR.
FILLING THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR
Fill the hydraulic reservoir to the top mark on the dipstick or, depending on your Log Splitter model, to the lower fill
line of the reservoir with Dexron
III / Mercon
automatic transmission fluid, 10W AW hydraulic fluid or Pro-Mix
AW-32 Hydraulic oil. After the hydraulic reservoir and the engine crankcase are filled correctly with their respective
oils, set the throttle and turn on the fuel shut-off valve. The engine is now ready to start by following the starting
instructions listed below. 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 and wedge indicates that there is air in the system). Once the cylinder has
a smooth and constant speed indicating that all air has been expelled, shut the system off and refill the reservoir until
the fluid is in the safe operating range as specified by the marks on the dipstick.
START UP
WARNING:
DO NOT START OR RUN THE LOG SPLITTER WITHOUT OIL IN THE ENGINE
AND HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR.
See separate Engine Manual for fuel and oil recommendations. Your log splitter has come equipped with a fuel shut-
off valve for towing purposes.
Before starting engine make sure crankcase is filled correctly with oil and the proper fuel has been used. The engine
will only start when the throttle lever and fuel shut-off valve are turned to their ON positions.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
Note: The engine may be equipped with an integrated automatic choking system.
1.
Move throttle control to “FAST.”
2.
Turn ignition key to the “ON” position to start engine.
3.
If Engine is equipped with manual choke lever, pull choke lever out. (Depending on current conditions unit
may not need to be choked).
4.
When engine starts, leave throttle control at “FAST.” The throttle must be set in the fast position for
maximum performance.
5.
To stop engine, move throttle lever to “SLOW” for a few seconds then turn the ignition key to the “OFF”
position.
IMPORTANT:
This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California
Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-
covered, or grass-covered land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.