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30 ton log splitter

65074

set up, operating, and servicing 

instructions

Warning!

iMportant inForMation

The Hitch Coupler MUST be properly 

secured to the hitch ball of the towing vehicle.  

After assembly and attachment, pull up and 

down on the Hitch Coupler to make sure the 

hitch ball is fitting snugly in the Hitch Coupler.  

there must be no play between the hitch 

ball  and  Hitch  coupler.

    If  there  is  play, 

tighten the Adjustment Nut until no play is 

present.  If the Adjustment Nut is too tight, 

the Handle will not lock.  

carefully read and 

follow the complete instructions in this 

manual BeFore setup or use.

if  the  coupler  is  not  secured 

properly, the ball could come loose 

while  the log splitter  is  in  motion, 

possibly causing property damage, 

serious  personal  injury,  or 

deatH.

 

distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight tools

®

.

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com

 read this material before using this product. 

Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 

save tHis Manual.

Copyright

©

 2009 by Harbor Freight Tools

®

.  All rights reserved.  No portion of this manual or any artwork 

contained  herein  may  be  reproduced  in  any  shape  or  form  without  the  express  written  consent  of 

Harbor Freight Tools.  Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.  Due to continuing 

improvements,  actual  product  may  differ  slightly  from  the  product  described  herein.   Tools  required  for 

assembly and service may not be included.

For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

Summary of Contents for 65074

Page 1: ...se while the Log Splitter is in motion possibly causing property damage serious personal injury or death Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit...

Page 2: ...ter Assembly 8 Filling the Hydraulic Fluid 10 Operating Instructions 11 Start Procedure 11 Equipment Operation 11 Transporting the Log Splitter 12 Servicing 14 Maintenance Procedures 14 Bleeding the H...

Page 3: ...ch if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not r...

Page 4: ...off work area around the Log 4 Splitter to keep children and specta tors away during operation Never allow children to climb on or 5 play near Log Splitter even when not in use People with pacemakers...

Page 5: ...19 ing and balance at all times This en ables better control of the equipment in unexpected situations Dress properly Do not wear loose 20 clothing or jewelry Keep hair cloth ing and gloves away from...

Page 6: ...ecrease gov erned engine speed Wear ANSI approved safety goggles 4 heavy duty work gloves and dust mask respirator during service Maintain labels and nameplates on 5 the equipment These carry impor ta...

Page 7: ...beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product To prevent serious injury from accidental starting Turn the Power Switch of the equipment to...

Page 8: ...t 54 onto the ends of the Axles Tighten the Castle Nuts to 20 25 ft pounds and rotate each tire several turns to seat the bearing Back off the Castle Nut one half turn Insert a Cotter Pin 53 through b...

Page 9: ...embly 19 using Hex Bolts 24 and Hex Nuts 32 Pay attention to the directional Arrows on the unit They will aid in assembling the unit in the proper orientation Figure A 3 Use Hex Bolt 43 to install the...

Page 10: ...e F Remove and retain the O ring 21 To check the hydraulic oil level 2 remove the Dipstick connected to the Hydraulic Oil Cap wipe it clean then dip it back in Pull it out once again and check the oil...

Page 11: ...section that follows Equipment Operation Note The Log Splitter can accommodate logs up to 25 long and with no more than a 12 diameter The maximum diameter applies to most soft to medium types of wood...

Page 12: ...engine 9 off and disconnect its spark plug wire after use Wait for the engine to cool clean then store the tool in a dry area out of children s reach Transporting the Log Splitter Check the tire press...

Page 13: ...highways This product is not D O T compliant and is not road legal Before transporting and at 500 mile 7 intervals during every trip check and tighten the Tire Lug Nuts to 85 90 Ft Lbs Every 2 000 to...

Page 14: ...the general condition of the tool Check for loose screws misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts damaged electrical wiring and any other condition that may affect its safe oper...

Page 15: ...ow the instructions found in the included engine manual Equipment Lubrication Gear Box is shipped properly filled 1 with grease Yearly open the Gear Box and check 2 the grease level Add grease only up...

Page 16: ...31 Hydraulic Fitting 3 8 2 32 Hex Nut M14 5 33 Spindle 3 M12 2 34 Cylinder 2 1 35 Hex Bolt M10x90 1 36 Washer 10 9 37 Hex Bolt M10x30 6 38 Hex Nut M12 1 Part Description Qty 39 Hitch Coupler 1 40 Chai...

Page 17: ...SKU 65074 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 17 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM...

Page 18: ...e Seal 50 70 10 1 01 11 O ring Seal 50 3 55 1 01 14 Nylon Washer 127 118 2 3 Part Description Qty 31 5 Nylon Cap 63 54 2 2 2 31 6 Nylon Cap 63 58 5 1 5 1 31 7 Nylon Cap 41 32 2 1 31 10 O ring 53 5 3 1...

Page 19: ...parts of the product In fact the manufacturer and or distributor expressly states that all repairs and parts replacements should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians and not by the buye...

Page 20: ...or for incidental contingent special or con sequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the ab...

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