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GAS LOG SPLITTER 196CC / 6.5HP ITEM# 65068 / 65069 GAS LOG SPLITTER 277CC / 9.0HP ITEM# 65070 OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THIS MANUAL. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR SAFETY WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PROCEDURES. WRITE THE PRODUCT’S SERIAL NUMBER ON THE BACK OF THE MANUAL, OR THE MONTH AND YEAR OF PURCHASE IF PRODUCT HAS NO SERIAL NUMBER.
Specifications Model # 65068 65069 65070 Splitting Force* 25 ton 30 ton 37 ton Log Capacity 25" 25.5" Engine Kohler Displacement 196cc 277cc Starting System Recoil Control Valve Auto Return with Adjustable Detent...
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SAFETY WARNINGS Keep hands away from moving Wear protective gloves. parts. Moving parts can crush or cut. Keep feet away from moving Wear safety footwear. parts. Moving parts can crush or cut. D o n o t r e m o v e o r t a m p e r Always keep body and hands with the protection and safety away from pin holes or nozzles...
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SAFETY WARNINGS Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be SAFETY caught in moving parts. General Safety Rules Protect eyes, face, and head from objects that may be thrown from the unit. Always wear Understand Your Machine safety goggles or safety glasses with side Read this manual and labels affixed to the shields when operating.
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SAFETY WARNINGS Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the engine’s Keep grounded conductive objects, such as switch is off before transporting the machine tools, away from exposed, live electrical parts or performing any maintenance or service and connections to avoid sparking or arcing. on the unit.
SAFETY WARNINGS Hydraulic fluid can result in severe burns. Fluid Keep the work area free of clutter. Remove in the hydraulic system can penetrate skin split wood from around the log splitter and result in serious injury or death. Be sure to immediately after each use to avoid potential tripping.
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SAFETY WARNINGS Machine Use And Care Make sure the coupler is tight before towing and after towing 50 miles. Never operate the machine without good visibility or light. Never transport cargo on the log splitter. Never attempt to split wood across the grain. Never allow anyone to ride or sit on the log The log splitter was not designed for cross- splitter.
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING THE CONTAINER 1. Remove plastic wrap on crate. 2. Remove restraining bolts (tee nut bolts) from the beam. Use a 13mm wrench or socket to remove the two hex bolts that are securing the beam to the crate bottom (as shown below).
ASSEMBLY CONTENTS SUPPLIED Your log splitter comes partially assembled and contains the following: Heavy lifting required. Some of the components in these assembly instructions are heavy and can't be lifted by one person safely. Please plan to assemble this product when another person can be available to help.
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M8×45 (×4) ASSEMBLY 2. Place Engine on tank. Secure Engine on Tank ASSEMBLY in 4 places with Hex Bolt, M8 × 45mm, Flat Washer, M8 and Hex Nut, Locking nut, M8. This log splitter was partially assembled at the factory. To assemble your machine follow the below instructions.
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ASSEMBLY Wheels Installation of the cotter pin is 1. Remove disposable spindle covers and important and required. Failure wheel bearing covers. to install the cotter pin can result in loss of wheel retention. Always assemble using a new cotter pin. Do not reuse.
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ASSEMBLY Beam Bracket Beam To Reservoir 1. Rotate the Stand attached to the side of 1. Attach the Beam Lock Bracket to the Beam the Tongue downwards into position by & Cylinder with Hex Bolt, Flat Washer, Lock releasing the pin and then securing the Washer and Hex Nut in two places.
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ASSEMBLY Hydraulic Line Connection Log Catcher 1. Attach suction line tube to pump. Fasten the 1. Align holes in log catcher with holes in the suction line tube to the pump assembly with beam. hose clamp. 2. Secure the log catcher on the beam with 2.
OPERATION Engine On/Off Switch Recoil Starter Handle Throttle Control Choke Control Fuel Shut-Off Valve Split Control Handle Beam Lock Bracket The control handle is used to move the Pull outward the lock pin and lift up the lifting wedge up and down to split logs. The control handle to transit the beam position from handle has three positions: Forward, Neutral, horizontal to vertical.
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OPERATION Operation IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This equipment and/or its engine Many accidents occur when more may include evaporative emissions than one person operates the log c o n t r o l s y s t e m c o m p o n e n t s , splitter.
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OPERATION 5. Move the throttle HYDRAULIC lever slightly to the FAST SLOW FILLING Oil Tank Cap FAST speed. MAX. MIN. Pull recoil starter until engine compression has become difficult to pull. Let the recoil return to the home position, 4. Make sure the hydraulic oil level reaches the then pull quickly to start the engine.
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OPERATION Cracks in logs can close quickly Do not use the unit if the stripper and pinch fingers. Keep fingers plates are bent or damaged. Bent away from any cracks that open in or damaged stripper plates must be partially split logs. repaired or replaced before use.
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OPERATION 2. Check the tires to ensure they are fully TRANSPORTING inflated to 30 PSI for proper functionality. Moving By Hands Do not overinflate tires. Serious injury can occur if tire explodes. The log splitter is heavy. It can crush and cause serious injury if it rolls out of control or tips over.
MAINTENANCE Oil Draining Drive slowly and take extra caution Use a drain pan to aid in the removal of all used when traveling over rough terrain. oil and particles. 1. Disconnect the suction line tube from the If towing on a public road, make pump by loosing the hose clamp.
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MAINTENANCE 5. Store the log splitter in a location away from STORAGE corrosive materials, sources of heat, open flames, sparks, or pilot lights. Follow the instructions below for storing your log splitter between uses. Never store the log splitter inside 1.
TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy 1. Purge air by extending and 1. Air in the hydraulic oil system retracting the wedge several times Wedge movement until motion is smooth 2. Debris lodged in beam guides is slow or erratic 2.
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OF NOTE PLEASE READ THE FLOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOO ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT.
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