Use And Care Manual

24 Owner’s Manual for 34 Ton Log Splitter

Operation

• Inspect coupler tightness every 50 miles (80.5 km).

• Check local government regulations for DOT infor-

mation on accessory lights and safety devices.

Towing

1. Verify beam is in horizontal position with the hori-

zontal beam lock secured.

2. Set the jack stand to transporting position.

a. See Figure 3-14. Remove pin and hitch clip (A)

from jack stand (B).

Figure 3-14. Jack Stand Down Position

b. See Figure 3-15. With assistance, support the

tow bar and pivot the jack stand up to the trans-

porting position.

Figure 3-15. Jack Stand Up Position

c. Secure with pin and hitch clip (A).

3. See Figure 3-16. Pull latch assembly (C) on

receiver (D) up and into open position. Position

receiver over and onto tow vehicle’s tow ball (must

be a 2 in [51 mm] tow ball).

Figure 3-16. Latch Assembly

4. Close latch assembly to lock onto tow ball. Attach

towing safety chains to tow vehicle. Verify there is

enough slack for turning. Attach chain to opposite

anchor to cross the chains.

5. Insert locking pin into hole in latch assembly.

Hitch Coupler Adjustment Check

1. See Figure 3-17. Place a proper sized ball in the

coupler socket and close the latch assembly. Verify

that the locking trigger is properly engaged in its

detent.

Figure 3-17. Hitch Coupler

2. Pull on ball and/or coupler to inspect for move-

ment. If ball moves more than 1/16 in (1.6 mm) in

the socket, adjust the clamp.

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