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February 2021
LOG SPLITTER | User manual
3.
OPERATION
3.1
Checking Before Operating
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The Log splitter will fit most Category 1 tractors equipped with a standard 3-point hitch. The pins need to be
installed to the inside of the 3-point frame for use with Category 1 tractors. This Implement is designed for use
on tractors equipped with remote hydraulics.
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Check the tractor’s 3-point hydraulic lift system. It should operate up and down smoothly and hold its position
when set.
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Refer to your tractor owner’s manual or dealer for any adjustments necessary to put the 3-point hydraulic lift
system in good working order.
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Tractor should be equipped with stabiliser bars, adjustable sway chains or sway blocks to keep the implement
from swinging side to side. Smaller size tractors may need front counterweights to counterbalance the weight
of the implement.
3.2
Assembly And Mounting
1.
Lower the hydraulic linkage arms using the position control.
Note: It may be necessary to add weight to the three points hitch to lower the lift arms.
2.
Back the tractor at low speed towards the Implement and adjust the lower links to the proper level.
3.
Stop tractor, set park brake, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting.
4.
Connect the tractor’s lower links with implement’s left and right lower suspension bracket and put pins in.
Connect the chain top-link with implement’s top-link bracket and put pin in.
5.
Connect hydraulic couplers to tractor remotes, use the 3 points hitch to raise the machine from the ground
before moving the machine.
6.
Reverse the above procedure when removing the machine from the tractor.
3.3
Field Operation
1.
Position the Log Splitter on solid level ground when operating.
2.
Apply the tractor brake securely and put transmission into Park / Neutral.
3.
Using right hand to select direction of movement.
4.
Operate ram to lift wedge above height of log to be split.
5.
Position centre of log under wedge. Move wedge until contact is made with the log.
6.
Keep two hands on control levers while splitting log. The speed can be controlled by how much pressure you
put on the control valve.
7.
Stop splitting if log starts to go sideways and reposition per above instructions.
8.
Should the wedge lodge or become stuck in the log, return wedge to fully open position and gently rock log free
before continuing.
