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Figure 11
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Reconnect the spark plug wire.
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Start engine according to Starting the Engine in the
OPERATION section.
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Use the control handle to engage the wedge to the
farthest extended position and then retract the
wedge.
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR LOG SPLITTER
WARNING: Be familiar with all controls
and their proper operation. Know how to
stop the machine and disengage them
quickly.
Control Handle
The control handle has three positions. See Figure 12.
Splitting: Push the control handle forward or down.
Splitting wedge moves toward the end plate.
Neutral: Control handle will return to neutral position
when handle is released. Splitting wedges stops in
place.
Splitting Wedge
Control
Handle
Vertical
Beam Lock
Figure 12
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Refill tank to within 3" to 3 1/2" from the top of the fill
tube.
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Extend and retract the wedge 12 complete cycles
to remove trapped air in the system (system is "self-
bleeding").
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Refill the reservoir to within 3" to 3 1/2" from the top
of the fill tube. Much of the original fluid has been
drawn into the cylinder and hoses. Make certain to
refill the reservoir to prevent extreme damage to the
hydraulic pump. Failure to refill the tank will void
your 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
IMPORTANT:
proper amount of transmission fluid in the reservoir
tank.
Horizontal
Beam Lock
Disengage: When pulling the control handle up or
back, the splitting wedge moves toward the cylinder.
The control handle will lock in the disengaged position.
It will return to neutral automatically when the
disengage stroke is complete.
Beam Locks
There are two beam locks one for each operating
position. See Figure 12.
Vertical: The vertical beam lock is located next to the
oil filter.
Horizontal: The horizontal beam lock is part of the
beam support latch bracket.
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