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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.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
This log splitter has been partially assembled at the factory. 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.
WARNING:
Exercise extreme caution, as parts are very heavy. Sufficient persons or mechanical
handling equipment should be used.
IMPORTANT:
This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. After assembly, see separate
Engine Manual for proper fuel and oil recommendations.
1. General Assembly: Remove top, sides and ends of crate. Place crate panels aside to avoid
puncturing tires. Remove tongue assembly from top.
2. Carefully set the beam pre-assembly aside.
3. Attach tongue to tank/mount plates using two bolts and nuts. Be certain hardware is secure. (See
Assembly Figure 1)
4. Fender Assembly: Remove fenders from box. Mount to fender brackets with 5/16 hardware
provided. Make sure fender clears wheel.
5. Remove tank/engine assembly from base of crate and discard banding. The cylinder is tied to the
base. Remove ties and slide cylinder/wedge forward aligning clevis at cylinder end to beam.
Insert pin and retaining clips, check component to assure proper assembly. Stand beam pre-
assembly vertical and secure in position. Roll tank/engine assembly into place, aligning pivot
holes. Bolt with provided hardware. Note: Do not over tighten; this is the vertical/horizontal
pivot point.
6. Pivot beam assembly into the horizontal position and lock with pin provided.
7. Hose Assembly: Locate the Pressure Hose, noted by the pipe fittings, and attach it to the lower
fitting on the valve. The remaining hose attaches to the top fitting of the valve. Secure with
provided hose clamp.
8. Check both the horizontal and vertical positions for any “kinks” in the hoses. Note: Always make
sure beam is locked securely into place.
See
OPERATING POSITIONS
for Horizontal to Vertical Splitting
START UP
WARNING: DO NOT START OR RUN THE LOG SPLITTER WITHOUT OIL IN THE
ENGINE AND HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR.
See separate Engine Manual for fuel and oil recommendations. 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 are turned to their ON positions.
COLD WEATHER START UP
The Cold Weather Clutch enables the engine to be started without having to pull through cold, thickened
hydraulic fluid. Simply pull the handle out and slide into locked position. Start engine, let it warm up,
and release Cold Weather Clutch. After starting, assure that the lever has reengaged.
Assembly Figure 1
Tank/Mount Plates
