Replacement Part List
TRANSPORTING
MOVING
BY HANDS
~
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
the
log splitter.
1. Make sure
the
log
splitter
is
locked in
the
horizontal position
with
latch rod before moving.
~
Make
sure
the
log
splitter
engine
is
off,
Never
move
~
the
log
splitter with its
engine
running.
2.
Turn
the
fuel
shut-off
valve
to
the
OFF position. This prevents
carburetor
flooding and reduces
the
chance
of
fuel leakage.
Refer
to
the
engine manual
for
fuel valve location.
3. Lock
the
support
leg in
the
DOWN
position before you move
the
log splitter.
4. Move
the
log
splitter
by
hand
to
desired
work
site.
~
Do
not
move
the
log
splitter
up
or
down
hills by
hand.
~
Never
allow
anyone
to sit or
ride
on
the
log
splitter.
~
Never
transport
cargo
or
wood
on
the
log
splitter.
TOWING
BY VEHICLE
1. Turn the fuel shut-off valve off.
This prevents fuel from flooding
the engine.
OFF
ON
2.
Check
the
tires
to
ensure
they
are
fully
inflated
to
30
PSI
for
proper
functionality.
~
Do not overinflate tires.
Serious
injury
can
occur
if
~
tire
explodes.
21 I
Transporting
3.
Make sure hitch
is
in good
working
order.
4.
Check safety chains. Two safety chains must be used
while
towing. Cross safety chains under
the
coupler, allowing
only
enough slack
for
vehicle turns.
5.
Pu
II
out
the
lock lever and
put
the
support leg in
the
UP position,
then release
the
lever and make sure
the
leg is secured.
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Down
Position
Support
Leg
lock
Figure
13
6. Tow
the
log
splitter
carefully
to
desired
work
site.
~
Be
aware
of
the
added
length
of
the
splitter.
Never tow this log
splitter
over
45
mph. Faster
speeds
may
result
in
loss
of control.
Drive slowly and
take
extra caution
when
traveling
over
rough
terrain.
If
towing
on
a public
road,
make
sure
to comply with
all
local,
state, and federal towing requirements.
It
is
the
sole
responsibility
of
the
purchaser to obtain
licensing, trailer lights, safety
chains,
or
signage
as
needed
to
comply.
~
Turn
off
the
towing
vehicle
before
leaving
the
splitter
~
unattended.
7.
Lock
the
support
leg in
the
DOWN
position and disconnect
from
vehicle.
~
Never
operate
the
log
splitter while
it
is
attached
to
~
the
vehicle.