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OPERATION
Intended use: This log splitter is intended and designed to only split wood. NEVER use
for any other purposes. Doing so can cause injury or VOID THE WARRANTY.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
This log splitter has been partially assembled at the factor
y. Refer to the drawings and part
lists should it become necessary to disassemble the unit for repair or replacement of parts.
Inspect all components for damage.
WARNING: Exercise extreme caution, as parts are very heavy. Sufficient persons or
mechanical handling equipment should be used.
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with oil but without gasoline in the engine. After
assembly, see separate Engine Manual for proper fuel and oil recommendations.
FILLING THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR
Fill the hydraulic reservoir with at least 13 ½ Quarts of Dextron III Automatic
Transmission fluid or 10W AW hydraulic fluid. After the hydraulic reservoir and the
engine crankcase are filled correctly with their respective oils, start the engine. Remember
to set the throttle and turn on the fuel shut-off valve. The hydraulic pump should prime
itself. With the engine running, move the hydraulic valve lever toward the wedge. This
will cause the cylinder to extend and expel air. When the cylinder is fully extended, retract
it
. Repeat this procedure several times. An erratic movement of the cylinder indicates that
there is still air in the system. More oil should then be added to bring the fluid level up to
approximately 1” below the fill hole. After adding more oil to fill the tank, cycle the
cylinder again until it has a constant speed indicating that all air has been expelled. Check
the oil level in the reservoir again. These models require approx. 21-
22 Quarts of hydraulic
fluid.
NOTE: If the tank is overfilled, it will tend to expel oil from the breather cap when the
cylinder is retracted.
START UP
WARNING: DO NOT START OR RUN THE LOG SPLITTER WITHOUT OIL IN
THE ENGINE AND HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR.
See separate Engine Manual for fuel and oil recommendations. Your log splitter has come
equipped with a fuel shut-off valve for towing purposes.
Before starting engine make sure crankcase is filled correctly with oil and the proper fuel
has been used. The engine will only start when the throttle lever and fuel shut-off
valve are
turned to their ON positions.
COLD WEATHER START UP
The Cold Weather Clutch enables the engine to be started without having to pull through
cold, thickened hydraulic fluid. Simply pull the handle out into locked position. Start
engine, let it warm up, and release Cold Weather Clutch. After starting, assure that the
lever has reengaged.
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