Husqvarna S427 Operator's Manual page 15

Transport
WARNING! Unit can cause serious
injury if it rolls out of control or tips over.
Chock wheels when unit is not attached to
a tow vehicle.
IMPORTANT Check local, state and
federal laws before towing unit. Any
modifications required to meet these laws
are the responsibility of the purchaser.
Towing
Make sure that wheel bearings are well
packed with grease and that tires are inflated
properly before towing.
1. Place beam in horizontal position
and engage beam lock (see Beam
Assembly Lock).
2. Move rear stabilizer to transport position
and lock in place (see Rear Stabilizer).
3. Attach log splitter hitch to tow vehicle
with class 1 or higher receiver and 2".
ball. Adjust hitch coupler to make sure
the lock lever fully locks onto ball with
no excess movement. Install a locking
pin or lock through the lock lever.
4. Move front stand to transport position
and lock in place (see Front Stand)
NOTE: Tow vehicles with low ball heights will
require the stand to be stored before attaching
the hitch coupler to the ball.
5. Cross unit safety chains under the
coupler and attach to tow vehicle.
CAUTION! Avoid damage or injury!
Use maximum caution when towing log
splitter.
• DO NOT exceed 45 mph (72.4 kph).
• Obey all applicable local, state and
federal laws regarding towing.
• DO NOT carry passengers, cargo or
logs on the towed unit.
• Allow for the extra length of the unit
when turning, parking, crossing
intersections and in all driving
situations.
• Make sure that stabilizers are locked
in the transport position and that the
beam is locked before moving unit.
• Drive slowly and take extra caution
over rough terrain.
Work Site
Set up log splitter in an area that provides:
• a dry level surface.
• good footing that is free of debris or other
tripping hazards.
• sufficient clearance for engine exhaust to
not blow directly on combustible material.
Disconnect the log splitter from the tow
vehicle before operating. If splitting logs in
the horizontal position, move rear stabilizer to
work position (see Rear Stabilizer). Chock the
wheels to prevent movement during operation.
Unit Warm-Up
When using the unit in temperatures of
68°F (20° C) or lower, the hydraulic system
should be cycled before splitting logs. This
allows the cool hydraulic oil in the cylinder
to be circulated before placing a load on the
hydraulic system.
1. Start the engine and allow it warm up.
2. Cycle the cylinder through three or four
full extension/retraction cycles.
3. Proceed with splitting logs.
Splitting Logs
WARNING! To avoid injury, read
and understand the entire Safety section
before proceeding.
IMPORTANT
set at FAST position.
Determine if the size of the logs to be split can
be safely and comfortably lifted up onto the
beam in the horizontal position. If logs are too
heavy for the operator, position the beam in
the vertical position for splitting.
CAUTION! During operation, engine
and hydraulic system are hot. Always
stop engine and allow unit to cool before
changing beam positions.
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Always split logs with engine