7. Bolt the base unit to the rail assembly
using four 1/2-13 x 1-1/2 inch long hex
head bolts, lockwashers, and nuts, as
shown. Tighten the nuts securely.
8. Bolt the jack leg assembly to the rail
assembly using two 1/2-13 x 1-1/2 inch
long hex head bolts, lockwashers, and
nuts, as shown. Tighten the nuts securely.
9. Attach the hitch coupler to the end of the
tongue and front leg assembly (rear hole)
using a 1/2-13 x 3 inch long bolt, two flat
washers, and a 1/2-13 locknut. Tighten
the locknut securely.
10. Attach the two towing safety chains to the
hitch (front hole) using a 3/8-16 x 3-1/2
inch long hex head bolt, two flat washers,
and a locknut. Tighten the locknut
securely.
NOTE: The safety chain should be installed
against the hitch assembly with the flat wash-
ers on the outside of the chain, as shown.
4.
Position wooden blocking under the
engine mounting plate to level and support
the base unit.
5. Using two people or a lifting device,
remove the rail assembly from the pallet.
Important Notice
Attach the lifting device, as shown, in a
way that will not damage any component
parts of the log splitter, such as the cylin-
der or the valve.
6. Carefully position the rail assembly over
the base unit.
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