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operating position (90°), and secure with the
spring clip and clevis pin. See Figure 4.
Tongue
Jack Stand
Figure 4
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Cut the two straps from around the reservoir
tank assembly
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Remove lag screw and washer which secures
the beam assembly to the bottom of the crate.
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Lower the beam assembly to its horizontal
position. Make certain the beam is locked
securely with the horizontal beam lock. See
Figure 5.
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Puilthelogsplitteroffthepallet.
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Figure 5
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Final Assembly
Tire Pressure
The tires may have been over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Maximum tire pressure should not exceed
30 p.s.i. Check tire pressure regularly.
Preparing the Engine
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Place the log splitter on a firm, level surface.
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Check engine oil as instructed on page 11.
•
Fill engine with gasoline as instructedon
page 11.
Preparing the Log Splitter
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Lubricate the beam area where the splitting
wedge will slide with engine oil (do not use
grease). Make certain to oil both front and back
of the beam face.
•
Remove reservoir vent plug. See Figure 6.
Fill hydraulic
Reservoir
Tank
Reservoir Vent
Plug
Figure 6
•
Fill the reservoir tank to about 2" from the top
with 4 gallons of Dexron III automatic
transmission fluid, or lOW non-foaming
hydraulic fluid. Replace vent plug securely
•
Disconnect the spark plug wire. Prime the pump
by pulling the recoil starter as far as it will go.
Repeat approximately 10 times.
•
Reconnect the spark plug wire and start engine.
Refer to starting instructions on page 12.
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Use control handle to engage the wedge to the
far extended position. Refer to Figure 8.
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Retract the wedge.
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Refilltanktowithin 1-1/2"to2"fromthetopof
the tank.
•
Extendandretractthewedge
12complete
cycles to remove trapped air in the system
(system is "self-bleeding").
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Refillthereservoirtowithin
1-1/2"to2"fromthe
top of the tank. 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.
NOTE: Some fluid may overflow from the vent plug as
the system builds heat and the fluid expands and
seeks a balanced level.
Move control handle BACK or UP to return the
wedge. See Figure 8 on page 11.
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