Use and Care Manual

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2. Move the engine switch to the OFF.
3. Close the fuel shut-off valve.
TRANSPORTING UNIT
IMPORTANT: Check local, state and federal
laws before towing unit. Any modifications
required to meet these laws are the
responsibility of the purchaser.
Ensure that wheel bearings are well packed
with grease and that tires are inflated properly
before towing. To tow unit:
1. Place beam in horizontal position and
engage beam lock
(see Beam Assembly
Lock (Item 14) on page 13).
2. Move fuel shut-off valve to closed
position.
3. Move rear stabilizer to transport position
and lock in place
(see Rear Stabilizer
(Item 12) on page 14).
4. Attach log splitter hitch to tow vehicle
with class 1 or higher receiver and 2-in.
ball. Adjust hitch coupler to ensure lock
lever fully locks onto ball with no excess
movement. Install a locking pin or lock
through the lock lever.
5. Move front stand to transport position
and lock in place
(see Front Stand (Item
6) on page 14)
NOTICE: Tow vehicles with low ball heights
will require the stand to be stored before
attaching the hitch coupler to the ball.
6. Cross unit safety chains under the
coupler and attach to tow vehicle.
Check Tire Pressure
See Specifications on page 22 for tire
pressure.
OPERATION
Work Site
Set up log splitter in an area that provides:
• a dry level surface.
• good footing that is free of debris or
other tripping hazards.
CAUTION: Unit can cause
serious injury if it rolls out of
control or tips over. Chock wheels
when unit is not attached to a tow
vehicle.
CAUTION: Avoid damage or
injury! Use maximum caution
when towing log splitter:
• DO NOT exceed 72.4 kph
(45 mph).
• Obey all applicable local,
state and federal laws
regarding towing.
• DO NOT carry passengers,
cargo or logs on the towed
unit.
• Allow for the extra length of
the unit when turning,
parking, crossing
intersections and in all driving
situations.
• Ensure that stabilizers are
locked in the transport
position and that the beam is
locked before moving unit.
• Drive slowly and take extra
caution over rough terrain.
CAUTION: Avoid injury!
Explosive separation of tire and
rim parts is possible when they
are serviced incorrectly:
• Do not attempt to mount a
tire without the proper
equipment and experience to
perform the job.
• Do not inflate the tires above
the recommended pressure.
• Do not weld or heat a wheel
and tire assembly. Heat can
cause an increase in air
pressure resulting in an
explosion. Welding can
structurally weaken or
deform the wheel.
• Do not stand in front or over
the tire assembly when
inflating. Use a clip-on chuck
and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand
to one side.