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8 TON HYDRAULIC

LOG SPLITTER

94837

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

Revised Manual 10f

Summary of Contents for 94837

Page 1: ...right 2006 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 ...

Page 2: ...re idle equipment When not in use tools must be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of children 5 Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts Protective electrically non conductive clothes and non skid footwear are recommended when working Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair REV 07a 09h I...

Page 3: ...e doing use common sense Do not operate any tool when you are tired 13 Take caution as some woods contain preservatives such as copper chromium arsenate CCA which can be toxic When cutting these materials extra care should be taken to avoid inhalation and minimize skin contact 14 Check for damaged parts Before using any tool any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine th...

Page 4: ...ilencer should not use any flammable materials nor should they be installed near the same Engine exhaust fumes should be within legal limits 7 Engine fuel and fumes are flammable and potentially explosive Use proper fuel storage and handling procedures Always have multiple ABC class fire extinguishers nearby 8 Never store fuel or other flammable materials near the engine 9 Do not smoke or allow sp...

Page 5: ...below left If needed add oil as listed in Specifications Engine on page 2 Unscrew the oil Dip Stick and wipe clean Insert the Dip Stick back into the hole and screw it in Remove it again and check the oil level Full is indicated by oil on the Upper Level mark Use a siphon to avoid spilling the oil Carefully screw the plastic Dip Stick back into the metal Engine crankcase to avoid stripping the pla...

Page 6: ...erate Engine if gasoline has been spilled Allow any spilled gas to evaporate before starting Engine 7 Inflate tires to 60 PSI 8 Remove Wheel Bearing Dust Proof Caps 15 and verify Bearings 19 are completely packed with bearing grease If they are not greased remove Bearings and completely pack with bearing grease Replace Bearings and Wheel Bearing Covers If you are not familiar with this procedure h...

Page 7: ...gain if it does not start Refer to the Troubleshooting section if problems persist Let the engine run for five minutes to warm up 5 Push in the Choke Lever to the right to close 6 Push the Throttle Lever all the way to the fast position left Stopping the Engine 1 Push the Throttle Lever all the way to the Off right position Engine should shut down When Engine is cool remove Spark Plug cable to avo...

Page 8: ...g is split pull back on the Ram Control to retract the Ram Prepare the next log to be split The Log Splitter hydraulic system can split up to four logs per minute Basic Troubleshooting Maintenance Before performing maintenance procedures it may be helpful to locate the items to be serviced in the photos on page 6 or the Assembly Drawing and Parts List at the end of this manual Some Engine maintena...

Page 9: ...t to 0 030 0 76 mm If adjustment is necessary bend the side electrode carefully then re measure If Spark Plug Gasket is damaged replace it 5 Replace Spark Plug by hand for the first few turns then tighten with the socket wrench completely Securely tighten A Spark Plug with a new Gasket requires 1 2 more turns to tighten than the used Gasket which requires 1 8 to 1 4 turns to tighten Changing Oil 1...

Page 10: ...ase call 1 800 444 3353 Parts List NOTE Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts For detailed information on Engine parts refer to the Briggs and Stratton Service Manual ...

Page 11: ...E BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATESTHAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ...

Page 12: ...incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint...

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