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ASSEMBLY & SET-UP
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15. Disconnect the log tray from the
beam on the control valve side by
removing the two hex washer
screws that secure it to the beam
weld brackets and the two hex
washer screws in the beam. See
Figure 6.
16. Lift and slide the cylinder up to the
top of the beam and into the weld
brackets. See Figure 7.
17. Attach the dislodger over the
wedge assembly and secure it to
the weld brackets with the
hardware removed in Step
14. See Figure 5.
NOTE: Lift up on the cylinder
when installing the hex screws.
NOTE: Once the six hex screws are
tightened, there may be a slight
gap between the dislodger and the
weld brackets. This gap is normal.
18. Reattach the log tray to the
control valve side of the
beam, aligning the holes in
the tray with the holes in
the beam and re-installing
the hardware removed in
Step 15. See Figure 8.
19. Remove any staples on the
bottom of the crate that may
puncture the tires.
20. Cut the metal strap securing the
log splitter to the bottom of the
crate and remove the wood
under the engine and/or any
other wood, then roll the log
splitter off the bottom
of the shipping crate.
21. The control handle is shipped
hanging from the valve on the
handle link.
22. Remove the clevis pin and
bow-tie cotter pin from the
control handle. See Figure 9.
23. Rotate the control handle into
the operating position and
secure with the clevis pin and
bow-tie cotter pin removed in
Step 22. See Figure 9.
Set-Up
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the engine manual packed
with your log splitter. Read the instructions carefully.
WARNING
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or
while the engine is hot or running.
NOTE:
Your log splitter may be shipped with motor oil in the engine. You MUST check the oil level before
operating. Be careful not to overfill. Gasoline can be added to the engine when the log splitter is in either
the horizontal or vertical position. However, it may be easier when the splitter is in the vertical position.
Tire Pressure
The max recommended operating pressure is 30 psi. Do not -- under any
circumstances -- exceed the manufacturer’s recommended psi. Maintain equal
pressure on all tires.
WARNING
Excessive pressure when seating beads may cause tire/rim assembly to
burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury.
Preparing the Log Splitter
1. Lubricate the beam area
(where the splitting wedge
will slide) with engine oil. Do
not use grease.
2. Remove the vented reservoir
dipstick, which is located
next to the hydraulic filter
on top of the reservoir tank.
See Figure 10.
3. Fill the reservoir tank
with approved hydraulic
fluid which includes Shell
Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic
Fluid, Dexron® III/Mercon®
automatic transmission
fluid, Pro-Select™ AW-32 Hydraulic Oil or 10WAW-ISO viscosity grade 32
hydraulic oil. It is not recommended that fluids be mixed.
NOTE: The reservoir tank has a capacity of approximately 5 gallons (18.9271 liters) and the
entire hydraulic system has a capacity of 7 gallons (26.4979 liters).
4. Check the fluid level using the dipstick. Do not overfill.
5. Replace the vented dipstick securely,
tightening it until the top of the threads
are flush with top of the pipe.
6. Disconnect the spark plug and prime
the pump by pulling the recoil starter as
far as it will go. Repeat approximately
10 times.
7. Reconnect the spark plug wire and start
the engine following the instructions in
the Engine Operator’s Manual.
8. Use the control handle to engage
the wedge to the farthest extended
position. Then retract the wedge.
9. Refill the reservoir within range marked
on the dipstick. See Figure 11.
10. Extend and retract the wedge 12 complete cycles to remove trapped air in
the system (the system is “self-bleeding”).
WARNING
Much of the original fluid has been drawn into the cylinder and hoses.
Make certain to refill the reservoir to prevent damage to the hydraulic
pump. Failure to refill the tank will void the log splitter’s warranty.
NOTE: Some fluid may overflow from the vent plug as the system builds heat and the fluid
expands and seeks a balanced level. Do not operate the log splitter without the proper amount
of hydraulic fluid in the reservoir tank.
Hex Washer
Screw
Log Tray
Beam
Figure 6
Cylinder
Weld Brackets
Figure 7
Hex Washer
Screw
Log Tray
Beam
Figure 8
Bow-Tie
Cotter
Pin
Control Handle
Clevis
Pin
Figure 9
Vented Dipstick
Figure 10
Dipstick
MAX
MIN
Hydraulic Fluid
Only
Figure 11
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