Use And Care Manual
Owner’s Manual for 34 Ton Log Splitter 23
Operation
Figure 3-12. Vertical Position
2. See Figure 3-13. Pull out vertical beam lock (B)
and rotate it to secure the beam.
Figure 3-13. Vertical Beam Lock
Placing Beam in Horizontal Position
1. Pull out vertical beam lock and rotate down to the
unlock position.
2. Pivot beam to horizontal position.
NOTE: The horizontal beam lock is self-locking. The
spring loaded lock will snap into place when beam is low-
ered into position.
Towing the Log Splitter
Before Towing
•
Verify fuel shutoff valve is set to OFF.
• Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) on road, and 5
mph (8 km/h) off road.
• Follow all local, state, and federal requirements
when towing on any public road.
• Use a spotter outside the vehicle when backing up
whenever possible. Do not jack knife the unit.
• Always disconnect the log splitter from the tow
vehicle before operating.
• Verify safety chains are crossed before towing.
Crossed safety chains provide support in case of
uncoupling.
006578
006580
B
WARNING
Control loss. Trailer must be securely coupled to the
hitch. An incorrectly coupled trailer could result in loss
of control, death, or serious injury.
(000360)
Personal injury. Do not operate unit during transport.
Doing so could result in death, serious injury, or
property damage.
(000231a)
WARNING
WARNING
Property or equipment damage. Do not alter the trailer.
Alterations can damage essential safety items. Doing
so could result in death, serious injury, or property or
equipment damage.
(000285)
WARNING
Personal injury. Do not attempt to move or transport
unit while engine is running, or while flywheel is moving.
Doing so could result in serious injury, property or
equipment damage.
(000512)
WARNING
(000496)
Equipment damage. Do not use as a tow or drag
vehicle. Towing or dragging items behind the unit
could cause serious injury, property or equipment
damage.
WARNING
(000409)
Personal injury. Do not ride or allow riders on the unit.
Riding on and allowing riders could result in death,
serious injury, or equipment damage.
WARNING
Personal injury. Trailer must be securely coupled to
the hitch with the chains correctly attached. Uncoupled
or unchained towing could result in death or serious
injury.
(000233a)