Product Manual

13
Connecting to Tractor & Transporting to Job Site
Towing:
1. Read
instructions
Review towing safety instructions in your vehicle manual.
2. Drive to desired
location
Drive tractor and log splitter carefully to desired work site.
(See instructions on pg.15 on selecting an appropriate work site)
Important safety instructions:
• Read tractor instructions. Review safety instructions in your tractor manual with
regard to driving with 3-point hitch mounted equipment attached.
• Securely attached. Be sure splitter is securely attached before transporting.
• Added length. Be aware of the added length of the splitter.
• Reduced road stability. Be aware that heavy, 3-point hitch mounted equipment can
reduce road stability, regardless of the amount of front-end counterweight added.
Drivers should take extra caution when driving with the log splitter attached. Reduce
your speed and take extra caution during turns or while driving on rough or sloped
terrain.
• No riding or cargo on splitter. Never ride or transport cargo on the log splitter.
• On public roads. If transporting the log splitter on a public road, make sure to comply
with all local, state, and federal requirements.
• Unattended. Turn off the tractor before leaving the splitter unattended.
• Under the influence. Never transport or operate this splitter while under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
3. Engage parking
break
Make sure the tractor’s parking brake is engaged before operating the log splitter.
WARNING: If the parking brake is not engaged, the tractor could roll
while you are operating the log splitter. Personal injury could result. Always
engage the parking brake before leaving the tractor while the splitter is
attached.