Product Manual

9
Connecting to Tractor & Transporting to Job Site
WARNING
The log splitter must be correctly mounted and then attached to the tractor
hydraulic system for safe operation.
Follow the instructions below for safety mounting and connecting the log splitter.
1. Read
instructions
Review your tractor manual or check with your dealer for instructions and safety
information about how to properly connect the log splitter to your tractor’s hydraulics.
Since there are many variations of hydraulic connections on tractors, ensuring a correct hook-up to
your tractor is your responsibility.
2. Tractor off
& parking
brake
engaged
Turn off the tractor and engage the parking brake before attaching the log splitter.
3. Attach to
tractor 3-
point hitch
links
Attach log splitter to tractor’s 3-point hitch links.
a. Connect the tractor’s lower link to the lower hitch studs of the log splitter. Secure with lynch
pins.
b. Connect the tractor’s upper link to the upper hitch pin of the log splitter. Secure with lynch pin.
WARNING: An improperly attached log splitter could become dislodged during
transportation or operation, which could result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
Do not drive the tractor or operate the log splitter until you are sure the log splitter is properly
attached and hitch pins are fully engaged.
Category 1 Pin
Category 2 Pin
Category 1 Pin
Category 2 Pin
Tractor’s Upper
Attachments
Category 2 Pin
Category 2 Pin
Tractor’s Lower
Attachments