Product Manual

11
Connecting to Tractor & Transporting to Job Site
5. Connect
hydraulic hoses
Connect the hydraulic hoses:
a. Connect one hose from the tractor’s hydraulic supply port to the supply inlet port on
the log splitter’s control valve.
b. Connect the second hose from the tractor’s return port to the connection at the return
outlet port on the log splitter’s control valve.
c. Check to be sure that all fittings are tight.
WARNING: Make sure all fittings are tight before applying pressure. High
fluid pressures and temperatures are developed in the hydraulic system. Hydraulic
fluid escaping through even a tiny opening can burn or puncture skin, resulting in
wounds that could cause blood poisoning, infections, disability, gangrene, amputation,
or death. If injured by escaping fluid, no matter how small the wound is, see a doctor
at once.
6. Add hydraulic
oil to reservoir
1. Start tractor and use split control lever to extend and retract wedge 5 (five) times to
remove air from the high pressure lines.
2. With wedge retracted, check tractor oil level again. Fill if necessary. Please refer to
Specifications for appropriate oil type.
Tractor return hose
Tractor supply hose