Operating Your Log Splitter - Troy-Bilt 570 Series Operator's Manual

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Operating
Your Log
Splitter
WARNING
IMPORTANT
Your log splitter is
shipped with motor oil
in the engine. However,
you MUST check the
oil level before operat-
ing. Be careful not to
overfill.
Log
Dislodger
Tongue
Jack Stand
Horizontal Beam Lock
Beam Locks
These two locks, as their name suggests, are used
to secure the beam in the horizontal or the vertical
position. The vertical beam lock is located next to the oil
filter. The horizontal beam lock is located on the beam
support latch bracket. See Figure 4-1.
Know Your Log Splitter
Cylinder
Figure 4-1
Engine Controls
See the accompanying engine manual for the location
and function of the controls on the engine.
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Control Handle
Wedge
Beam Assembly
Log Cradle
Vertical
Beam
Lock
Tail Light
(If Equipped)
Vertical Beam Lock