MAINTENANCE
Replacing/Tensioning the Drive Belt
1) Disassemble the two protective side guards (A) Fig.11 by removing the 6
self tapping screws (B) and 2 hex. bolts (C) on each side.
2) Remove the engagement lever (D) Fig.11 and the safety lever knob (E),
now remove the top cover (F) to completely expose the internal parts of
the log splitter.
3) To verify the tension of the drive belt (A) Fig.14, place a straight edge on
the top of the belt.
4) With finger pressure, the belt should deflect approximately 1/2” to 5/8”. If
the deflection is greater or less, an adjustment can be made.
5) Loosen the motor mounting hardware (B) Fig.14 on both sides of the
motor, then adjust the position of the motor (C) until you obtain a
deflection of approximately 1/2” to 5/8”.
6) Once proper tension is obtained, retighten motor mounting hardware and reverify adjustment. Adjust again if needed.
7) Reinstall the top cover, two protective side guards, engagement lever and the safety lever knob.
8) To replace the drive belt, loosen the motor mounting hardware (B) Fig.14 on both sides of the motor, move motor forward to remove tension
on the belt.
9) Remove worn drive belt and replace it with an identical drive belt. Position new drive belt onto the motor pulley and centered on the flywheel.
10) Tension the drive belt as described in steps 3-6 above.
11) Reinstall the top cover, two protective side guards, engagement lever and the safety lever knob.
FIGURE 14
