Owner's Manual

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ENGLISH 91520

ASSEMBLY

The pump outlet connection does NOT require teﬂon

tape. The o-ring seals against the face of the ﬁttings on

the pump and hose. Tighten to approximately 12 ft-lb.

Over-tightening can damage the pump.

NOTE

The engine is equipped with a low-oil-shutoff and the will

stop when the oil level in the crankcase falls below the

threshold level.

CAUTION

Add Engine Oil

1. Make sure the log splitter is on a ﬂat, level surface.

2. Remove oil ﬁll cap/dipstick to add oil.

3. Add up to0.63 qt (0.6 L) of oil (SAE 10W-30) - oil should

cover all but 2 threads of ﬁller hole. Replace oil ﬁll cap/

dipstick.

4. Check engine oil level daily and add as needed.

DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it

has been properly ﬁlled with the recommended type and

amount of oil. Damage to the log splitter as a result of

failure to follow these instructions will void your warranty.

CAUTION

Check oil often during the break-in period. Refer to the

Maintenance section for recommended service intervals.

NOTE

5) Install the Thrust Plate and Cylinder

1. Slide the thrust plate (A) under the rails on the beam

and push it to the front of the beam to make room

for the cylinder.

2. Remove the cylinder retainer plates. (B)

3. Place the hydraulic cylinder into the mounting slots

on the beam and slide all the way into the slots. (C)

4. Secure the cylinder by re-installing both cylinder

retainer plates with two M12x25 bolts, M12 washers

and M12 lock washers on each side.

5. Attach thrust plate to cylinder rod with M12x75 bolt

and M12 lock nut. (A)

6) Install the Hydraulic Hoses

1. Place the O-ring into the counterbore in the pump

outlet ﬁtting.

2. Connect the high pressure hose from the inlet on the

control valve to the pump outlet ﬁtting.

3. Connect the oil return hose from to barbed ﬁttings on

the control valve to the barbed ﬁttings on the beam/

hydraulic oil tank. Secure with hose clamps.

4. Connect the oil suction hose from the beam/hydraulic

oil tank to the pump inlet. Secure with hose clamps.