North Star 5044310 Owner's Manual page 62

24-ton log splitter: hydraulic powered machine that splits wood logs
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Step 17 – High Pressure Hose Routing Cont'd
• Remove plug from pump.
• Screw finger-tight (1) Pump Fitting into the pump
• Wrench-tighten the fitting to 1.5-3.0 Turns Past Finger Tight position.
Consider final orientation position as to not exceed the recommended TPFT.
Properly assembled fittings total thread engagement should be 3.5-6 turns.
• CAUTION: Never back off an installed pipe fitting to achieve proper
alignment. Loosening installed pipe fittings will corrupt the seal and
contribute to leakage and failure.
• Screw finger-tight Long High-Pressure Hose to Valve
• Wrench tighten 1.5-3.0 Turns Past Finger Tight
• Tip beam to vertical position and set outrigger leg to down position.
• Route Long High-Pressure Hose from the Valve to Hydraulic Pump Fitting,
routing through hose guide above towbar
• Screw finger-tight remaining end of Long High-Pressure Hose to the
Hydraulic Pump Fitting
• Wrench tighten 1.5-3.0 Turns Past Finger Tight
Hoses Needed:
Valve to Hydraulic Pump
High Pressure Hose, 56" x 1/2" ID with
1/2" Male NPT fittings
Qty 1
Assembly Instructions
Valve Fitting
Long High
Pressure Hose
Hose Guide
Pressure Hose
Pump Fitting
Hydraulic Pump
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Pump Fitting
Long High
Tools Needed
• 1" Wrench
• 7/8" Wrench
OR
• Crescent Wrench
(2 Needed)
Pump

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