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WARNING
Always make sure the engine muffler and hydraulic pump is
cooled down to ambient temperature before installing engine
cover. Canvas covers are not under manufacturer’s warranty
under any circumstances.
1) After machine has been cooled to ambient temperatures,
remove all lose pieces of wood, bark, branches, and any
foreign debris on any part of the machine. Clear all excess
wood out of the splitter. Make sure all debris is cleared
underneath the machine.
2) Unhook safety chain from discharge conveyor. Winch the
conveyor down all the way the ground.
3) Unlatch the upper and lower sections of the conveyor. Install
the conveyor belt holder pin.
4) Winch the conveyor all the way up to transport position. As
conveyor is being raised, carefully watch for any obstructions
that might hinder the wheels from rolling freely or any
obstacles preventing the conveyor from folding together.
5) Install the two/four conveyor transport brackets. Make sure
the brackets are all secured properly with the locking pins.
6) Unpin and raise the log deck legs. Repin at the leg on the
highest point possible. Do the same for all of the legs.
7) Lift each arm/leg and allow it to swing in against the the
transport stops. Follow all safety precautions as described
previously. Watch out for all pinch points as described on the
decals.
8) Securely pin the deck arm legs to the transport stops. (Model
SC12 – support brackets)
9) Install the engine and control panel covers.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
18) Make sure the log deck is securely
pinned to frame.
19) Manually lower each deck arm to the
loading position.
BEWARE!
Watch
fingers at arm pivot point.
20) Unpin deck arm legs. Locate right hole in leg so that arm is
approximately level horizontally. Re-pin the log deck arm and
the leg.
BEWARE!
Insure the small keeper pin is properly
secured and lock to the main pin.
21) Remove the engine and control panel covers.
BEWARE!
Never install cover on a hot engine. This will ruin the cover
and potentially cause fire.
22) Before operating the machine, check the saw chain for
sharpness. Remove chain and resharpen or replace with
another sharp chain if needed. Never operate a machine with
a dull chain.
23) Go over your daily maintenance check list before operating
the machine.
24) Follow all safety precautions described in this manual.
SAFETY IN TRANSPORT PROCEDURES
!
CAUTION
Absolutely never attempt to work on a hot machine
.
Always allow all components of the machine to reach ambient
temperatures before any transport preparations or any
maintenance procedures.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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