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ASSEMBLY
This log splitter has been mostly assembled at the factory. Refer to uncrating and assembly instructions to complete the
final assembly step. Refer to the drawings and part lists should it become necessary to disassemble the unit for repair or
replacement of parts.
Inspect all components for damage. If you believe you have a damaged part please contact customer service immediately at
1-800-222-8183.
WARNING: Exercise extreme caution, as parts are very heavy. Sufficient persons or mechanical handling equipment
should be used.
OPERATION
INTENDED USE: This log splitter is intended and designed to only split wood. NEVER use for any other purposes.
Doing so can cause injury or VOID THE WARRANTY.
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with oil but without gasoline in the engine. After assembly, see separate Engine
Manual for proper fuel and oil recommendations.
WARNING: DO NOT START OR RUN THE LOG SPLITTER WITHOUT OIL IN THE ENGINE AND/OR HYDRAULIC
RESERVOIR.
FILLING THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR
Fill the hydraulic reservoir to the top mark on the dipstick or, depending on your Log Splitter model, to the lower fill line
of the reservoir with Dexron
III / Mercon
automatic transmission fluid, 10W AW hydraulic fluid or Pro-Mix
AW-32
Hydraulic oil. After the hydraulic reservoir and the engine crankcase are filled correctly with their respective oils, start the
engine. Remember to set the throttle and turn on the fuel shut-off valve. The hydraulic pump should prime itself. With
the engine running, move the hydraulic valve lever toward the wedge. This will cause the cylinder to extend and expel air.
When the cylinder is fully extended, retract it. Repeat this procedure several times. (An erratic movement of the cylinder
and wedge indicates that there is air in the system). Once the cylinder has a smooth and constant speed indicating that all
air has been expelled, shut the system off and refill the reservoir until the fluid is in the safe operating range as specified by
the marks on the dipstick.
START UP
WARNING: DO NOT START OR RUN THE LOG SPLITTER WITHOUT OIL IN THE ENGINE AND/OR
HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR.
See separate Engine Manual for fuel and oil recommendations. If applicable your log splitter has come equipped with a
fuel shut-off valve for towing purposes.
Before starting engine make sure crankcase is filled correctly with oil and the proper fuel has been used. The engine will
only start when the throttle lever and fuel shut-off valve if applicable are turned to their ON positions.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
See Engine Manual
IMPORTANT: This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is
a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or
operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.
