Product Manual

11
Moving & Towing to the Job Site
4. Tow bar leg
DOWN
Lock the tow bar leg in the “DOWN” position before you move the log splitter
anywhere by hand.
5. Move log splitter to
work site or tow
hitch
Move log splitter by hand either directly to chosen work site or to vehicle hitch
for towing.
(See instructions on p. 17 on selecting a work site)
Important Safety Instructions:
• Hills. Do not move the log splitter up or down hills by hand -- use a towing
vehicle.
• No riding. Never allow anyone to sit or ride on the log splitter.
• No cargo. Never transport cargo or wood on the log splitter.
Towing
1. Read Instructions
Review towing safety instructions in your vehicle manual.
2. Check tires
Make sure tires are fully inflated and in good repair.
See tire sidewall for recommended tire pressure.
WARNING:
• Do not over-inflate tires. Serious injury can occur if tire explodes.
• When seating a bead after repair, do not exceed pressure rating on tire sidewall.
Pressures higher than rating can cause the tire and wheel to rupture and explode.
3. Engine off
IMPORTANT: Ensure log splitter engine is off.
Never move the log splitter with its engine running.
4. Fuel valve off
Turn engine fuel valve off to prevent carburetor flooding and reduce the chance of fuel
leakage.
Moving Log Splitter by Hand