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Assembly & Set-Up
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Contents of Carton
• Log Splitter (1) • Tongue Assembly (1) • Operator’s Manual (1)
• Engine Operator’s Manual (1)
WARNING! Use extreme caution
unpacking this machine. Some
components are very heavy and will
require additional people or mechanical
handling equipment.
NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or
right side and front or back of the log splitter are
from the operating position only. Exceptions, if any,
will be specified.
IMPORTANT: A minimum of two people are
recommended to assemble this unit.
Unpacking & Assembling the Log Splitter
TOOLS NEEDED: Safety glasses, leather gloves, wire
cutters, pry bar and/or claw hammer.
1. Use a pry bar or claw hammer to loosen and
remove the top of the crate.
2. Use a pry bar or claw hammer to remove the
sides of the crate, beginning with the short sides
(or left and right side of the log splitter). Set the
sides of the crate aside to avoid injury.
3. A cable tie attaches the tongue assembly to
the inside, front of the crate. Cut the cable tie
to remove the tongue.
4. Remove the large plastic cover and discard.
WARNING! Do NOT remove any wood
or cut any straps securing the log splitter
or its components to the log splitter or
the crate at this time. Only remove straps
and/or wood when instructed to do so.
5. Inspect the bottom of the crate for any
protruding staples or wood splinters and
remove.
6. Remove any loose parts included with the log
splitter (i.e. Operator’s Manual, etc.).
7. Remove the spring clip and clevis pin from
the jack stand on the tongue and then pivot
the jack stand towards the ground into the
operating position. See Figure 2-1.
Clevis Pin
Spring Clip
Jack Stand
Figure 2-1
8. Secure the jack stand in position with the
clevis pin and spring clip. See Figure 2-1.
9. With the log splitter still secured to the bottom
of the crate, remove two hex bolts and hex
nuts from the tank bracket and remove the
piece of wood inside the tank brackets. See
Figure 2-2.
Hex Nuts
Hex Bolts
Tongue
Tank Brackets
Figure 2-2
10. Align the holes in the tongue with the holes in
the tank bracket and secure with the hardware
just removed. See Figure 2-2.
NOTE: The high pressure hose, which runs
from the gear pump to the bottom of the
control valve, must be above the tongue
assembly.
11. The log splitter is shipped with the beam in a
vertical position. Remove any bolts or straps
securing the end plate to the bottom of the
crate.
Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully engineered
to provide excellent performance when properly operated and
maintained.
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It
instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your
machine. Be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the
machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage.
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product
information available at the time of printing. Review this manual
frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine, its features and
operation. Please be aware that this Operator’s Manual may cover a
range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics
and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be
applicable to all models. We reserve the right to change product
specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without
incurring obligation.
If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power
rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.
opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site.
If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone
your local authorized service dealer or contact us directly. Customer
Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can
be found in the separate supplement. We want to ensure your complete
satisfaction at all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the
machine are observed from the operating position.
Thank You
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