Instructions / Assembly

MAINTENANCE
Oil-drain plug
HYDRAULIC
OIL
FILLING
MAX.
MIN.
TRANSPORTING
Support Leg lock
Up Position
Down Position
Inspect and maintain the log splitter before each use. If the
log splitter has been used previously, it must be inspected and
maintained before each subsequent use.
Always shut off the engine and relieve system pressure before
inspecting, cleaning, adjusting, or repairing the splitter. Relieve
system pressure by moving the split control lever back and forth
several times.
Remove debris from the engine, mufer, and moving parts. Debris
on a hot engine can be a re hazard. Clean debris and chaff from the
engine cylinder head, cylinder head ns, blower housing rotating
screen, and mufer areas.
Avoid contact with hot mufer.
Debris on moving parts can cause excess wear. Clear
debris from the slide beam, wedge, and end plate.
Use a drain pan to aid in the removal of all used oil and particles.
Remove oil drain plug to drain oil from the hydraulic transmission
system. Examine oil for metal chips as a precaution to future
problems.
After oil has been completely drained from the machine, reinstall
drain plug.
OIL DRAINING
ADD HYDRAULIC OIL TO OIL TANK
1. Make sure the log splitter is on a at, level surface.
2. Remove the oil dipstick from the oil tank.
3. The recommended hydraulic oil type:
10W AW32
ASLE H-150
ISO 32
5. Start the engine and use the control valve handle to extend
and retract the wedge ve times to remove air from the high
pressure lines.
6. With the wedge retracted and engine off, check the oil level
again. Fill if necessary.
7. Cycle the cylinder again until it has a constant speed. This
indicates that all air has been expelled.
4. Make sure the hydraulic oil level reaches the upper line of
the dipstick.
Completely install the dipstick when checking oil
level.
Never remove the hydraulic oil dipstick when the
engine is running or hot. Hot oil can escape causing
severe burns. Allow the log splitter to cool completely
before removing the hydraulic oil dipstick.
The log splitter is heavy. It can crush and cause
serious injury if it rolls out of control or tips over.
Make sure the log splitter engine is off. Never move
the log splitter with its engine running.
Do not overinflate tires. Serious injury can occur if
tire explodes.
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.
Turn off the towing vehicle before leaving the splitter
unattended.
Never operate the log splitter while it is attached to
the vehicle.
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.
Do not move the log splitter up or down hills by hand.
Never allow anyone to sit or ride on the log splitter.
Be aware of the added length of the splitter.
Never transport cargo or wood on the log splitter.
When seating a bead after repair, do not exceed 30
PSI. Pressures higher than 30 PSI can cause the tire
and wheel to rupture and explode.
MOVING BY HANDS
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.
2. Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the OFF position. This prevents
carburetor ooding 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.
6. Tow the log splitter carefully to desired work site.
7. Lock the support leg in the DOWN position and disconnect
from vehicle.
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. Pull out the lock lever and put the support leg in the UP position,
then release the lever and make sure the leg is secured.
Figure 13
Figure 14
2. Check the tires to ensure they are fully inated to 30 PSI for
proper functionality.
TOWING BY VEHICLE
1. Turn the fuel shut-off valve off.
This prevents fuel from ooding
the engine.
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