5. Push the valve control handle, with one hand, to the forward (extend) position
(towards the splitting wedge) and pull the engine starter cord, with the other hand,
(approximately 15 times) until the cylinder piston moves forward. (Keep everything
away from the pusher plate and wedge during this step.)
NOTE: Extending the cylinder piston draws the hydraulic fluid through the system and
expels any trapped air in the system.
Important Notice
If your log splitter is equipped with a factory installed engine, do not mix oil
with the gasoline. Using mixed oil/gasoline in a four cycle engine can cause
engine damage.
Be careful not to spill fuel when filling the engine. If fuel should spill,
quickly wipe off and allow the excess fuel to evaporate before continu-
ing. Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable and can cause personal
injury or even death when ignited.
6. Fill the engine’s fuel tank with fresh, clean, lead-free automotive gasoline.
7. Attach the spark plug wire and start the engine per the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. With the engine running, cycle the log splitter several times.
9. Pull the valve control handle to the retract position, as shown, and retract the cylinder
piston. The cylinder valve will automatically stop the cylinder from retracting when it
reaches the end of its stroke.
10. Check the fluid level in the hydraulic tank and add oil as needed. Replace and tight-
en the fill cap.
11. Your log splitter is now ready to use.
Cylinder Extend
Cylinder Retract
WARNING
19. The log splitter is now completely assem-
bled. Follow the “Start-Up Procedure”, in
the following section, which adds oil to
the engine and hydraulic tank before try-
ing to start the engine.
Start-up Procedure
Important Notice
Do not start the engine. Follow all the instructions in the “Start-up Procedure”
before operating the log splitter. Failure to follow this recommendation will
result in engine and hydraulic pump damage.
If this log splitter is purchased without an engine, the customer assumes all liabilities that
might arise from an engine that is incompatible with the design of the log splitter.
Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to the log splitter will void all warranties.
IMPORTANT: The hydraulic system oil filter, for your log splitter, is not factory installed.
Make sure the filter is installed before attempting to fill the hydraulic tank or start the
engine. (Installation instructions are also printed on the side of the filter).
IMPORTANT: Before starting the engine, read the engine manufacturer’s operating and
maintenance instruction manual. If an engine manual was not supplied with the log split-
ter, it is your responsibility to obtain a manual. Start by contacting the store where you
purchased the log splitter. If they cannot help you, contact the engine manufacturer.
1. Fill the hydraulic tank with 9.5 gallons of SAE 10W tractor hydraulic oil or automatic
transmission fluid, such as Dextron III. The tank is full when the oil level is one inch
from the top of the tank. Do not tighten the fill cap at this time.
2. Fill the engine’s crank case with the engine manufacturer’s recommended oil.
3. Lubricate the surface of slide rail with grease. This will help to prevent wear between
the slide plates and the slide rail.
4. Remove the spark plug wire from the engine. This prevents the engine from starting
until the hydraulic pump and cylinder are completely filled with oil. Make sure the
spark plug wire is held away from the spark plug with string or other nonconductive
material.
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