Product Manual

10
Moving and Towing to the Job Site
WARNING
The log splitter is heavy. It can crush and cause serious injury if it rolls out of control or tips over.
Follow the instructions below for safely moving and towing the log splitter.
Moving the log splitter:
1. Place in
Horizontal
position
Make sure the log splitter is locked in the horizontal position with latch rod before
moving.
NEVER move log splitter when it is in vertical configuration because it will be unstable and
could tip.
2. Engine off.
IMPORTANT: Make sure log splitter engine is off.
Never move the log splitter with its engine running.
3. Fuel valve off
(if equipped)
Turn fuel valve off to prevent carburetor flooding and reduce the chance of fuel leakage.
Refer to Engine owner’s manual for fuel valve location.
4. Lock: Support leg
DOWN
Lock the support leg in the “DOWN” position before you move the log splitter.
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 Before Each Use: Step Three: instructions 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.
Support leg