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14 Se c t i o n 5— op e r a t i o n
Transporting the Log Splitter
Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make certain the 1.
beam is locked securely with the horizontal beam lock.
Remove the spring clip and clevis pin from the jack stand.2.
Support the tongue and pivot the jack stand up against the 3.
tongue. See Fig. 5-5.
Secure with the spring clip and clevis pin previously 4.
removed. See Fig. 5-5.
Attach the coupler hitch to a class I or higher 2” ball on the 5.
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.6.
Plug in the lights to the tail light connector on the tow vehicle.7.
Move fuel shut-off valve to off position.8.
WARNING! Do not tow faster than 45mph and
check the local, state and federal requirements
before towing on any public road.
NOTE: Use caution when backing up, using a spotter outside the
vehicle is recommended.
Operating Tips
Always:
Use clean fluid and check the fluid level regularly.1.
Use an approved hydraulic fluid. Approved fluids include 2.
Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III / Mercon®
automatic transmission fluid, Pro-Select™ AW-32 Hydraulic
Oil or 10WAW-ISO viscosity grade 32 hydraulic oil. Check
the engine oil level. Refill if necessary.
Use a filter (clean or replace regularly).3.
Use a breather cap on the 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 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 wood.11.
Prime the pump before initial start-up by turning over the 12.
engine with the spark plug disconnected.
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 the relief valve for more than five (5) seconds.3.
Attempt to adjust unloading or relief valve settings.4.
Operate with air in hydraulic system.5.
Use Teflon tape on hydraulic fittings.6.
Attempt to cut the 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 the log dislodger.
Spring Clip
Clevis Pin
Figure 5-5