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Attach the coupler hitch to a class I or higher 2” ball on a 3.
towing vehicle. Latch securely.
If the coupler hitch does not fit on the ball: Turn the a.
adjustment nut one turn counter-clockwise.
If the coupler hitch is too loose on the ball: Turn the b.
adjustment nut one turn clockwise. Then recheck
and adjust accordingly.
Connect the safety chains to the towing vehicle.3.
Plug in the tail lights to the tail light connector on the tow 4.
vehicle.
Do not tow faster than 45mph and
check local, state, and federal requirements before
towing on any public road.
NOTE: Use caution when backing up. Using a spotter outside of
the vehicle is recommended when backing up.
Operating Tips
Always:
Use clean fluid and check the fluid level regularly.1.
Use an approved hydraulic fluid. Approved fluids include 2.
Dexron® III / Mercon® automatic transmission fluid or a 10
Weight AW hydraulic oil.
Use a filter (clean or replace regularly).3.
Use a breather cap on fluid reservoir.4.
Make sure the pump is mounted and aligned properly.5.
Use a flexible “spider” type coupling between the engine 6.
and pump drive shafts.
Keep the hoses clear and unblocked.7.
Bleed the air out of the hoses before operating.8.
Flush and clean the hydraulic system before restarting after 9.
servicing.
Use “pipe dope” on all hydraulic fittings.10.
Allow time for the engine to warm-up before splitting 11.
wood.
Prime the pump before the initial start-up by turning over 12.
the engine with the spark plug disconnected (if not already
done at factory).
Split wood along the grain (lengthwise) only.13.
Never:
Use when fluid is below 20° F or above 150° F.1.
Use a solid engine /pump coupling.2.
Operate through relief valve for long.3.
Attempt to adjust unloading or relief valve settings without 4.
pressure gauges.
Operate with air in hydraulic system.5.
Use teflon tape on hydraulic fittings.6.
Attempt to cut wood across the grain.7.
Attempt to remove partially split wood from the wedge 8.
with your hands. Fully retract the wedge to dislodge wood
with log dislodger.
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