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Transport
7. Transport
IMPORTANT! Equipment that is transported on a public
roadway must comply with the local laws that govern the
safety and transport of machinery.
Before taking the machine on a public roadway, make sure
that it has the required lighting, reflectors, and markings,
and that they are in working condition.
This machine does not include the required lights, reflectors,
and markings. For specific requirements, contact your local
transportation authority.
A rear light kit accessory is available. For more information,
contact your local Wallenstein Equipment dealer or distributor.
7.1 Transport Safety
• Make sure that the machine is securely attached to the tow
vehicle with a retainer through the hitch.
• Always attach the safety chains between the machine and
the tow vehicle.
• Never allow riders on the machine.
• Do not exceed a safe travel speed. Slow down for rough
terrain and cornering.
• Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
• Do not transport or move the machine with the engine on.
• Inspect the wheel rims for dents or damage and tighten the
wheel lug nuts to the specified torque.
For more information, see Lug Nut Torque on page 66.
• Inspect the tires for cuts or damage.
• Make sure that the tires are filled to the specified pressure.
For correct tire pressure, see the tire sidewall.
• Make sure that the tow vehicle is fitted with the correct size
ball-mount hitch (2 inches).
• Secure all the machine guards, shields, and covers.
• Make sure that the fuel tank, oil tank, and hydraulic
reservoir caps are installed and secure (to prevent spills
during transport).
• Remove all debris from the machine.
7.2 Prepare the Machine for
Transport
1. Turn off the chain saw and remove it from the holder.
2. Remove the winch rope and strap from the log.
3. Wind the winch rope into the winch, and then .
4. Insert the winch hook through a hole on the side of the log
chute to secure it.
5. Pull back and hold the splitter control to retract the push
block.
6. Move the hydraulic controls to neutral.
7. Stop the machine.
For instructions, see Stop the Machine on page 34.
8. Operate each hydraulic control to relieve the pressure.
9. Remove all material from the entry chute, log chute, splitter,
and exit chute.
For more information, see Remove Firewood from the Exit
Chute.
10. Fold up the exit chute.
For instructions, see Fold Up the Exit Chute on page 38.
11. Fold up the entry chute.
For instructions, see Fold Up the Entry Chute on page
37.
12. Raise the two support-stand bases.
For instructions, see Adjust a Support Stand on page 39.
13. Straighten the trailer tongue.
For instructions, see Straighten the Trailer Tongue on page
35.
14. Attach the machine to a tow vehicle.
For instructions, see Attach to a Tow Vehicle on page 53.
15. Complete a circle check to make sure that the machine is
safe and everything is secure.
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WP525
Firewood Processor
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