Use And Care Manual

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Owner’s Manual for 34 Ton Log Splitter iii

Table of Contents

Section 1: Safety Rules & General Informa-

tion

Introduction ..................................................................1

Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1

Safety Rules .................................................................1

How to Obtain Service .................................................1

General Hazards ...........................................................2

Exhaust and Fuel Hazards ..........................................3

Fire Hazards .................................................................4

Explosion Hazards .......................................................4

Hydraulic Hazards ........................................................4

Safety and Operating Decals ......................................5

Section 2: General Information and Setup

Specifications ...............................................................7

Components and Controls ..........................................8

Know Your Log Splitter ...............................................9

Emissions .....................................................................9

Assembly ......................................................................9

Installing the Wheels ...................................................9

Installing the Tow Bar ................................................10

Installing the Pump Assembly ...................................10

Installing the Engine ..................................................11

Installing the Beam Assembly ...................................12

Installing the Hydraulic Hoses ...................................12

Installing the Control Handle .....................................13

Installing the Log Trays .............................................13

Installing Manual Holder ............................................14

Installing Hour Meter .................................................14

Engine Fluid Requirements ......................................15

Adding Fuel and Oil ...................................................15

Adding Hydraulic Fluid ..............................................16

Lubricating the Beam ................................................17

Checking Tire Pressure .............................................17

High Altitude Replacement Kit ..................................17

Section 3: Operation

Operation and Use Questions ..................................19

Before Starting Engine ..............................................19

Starting the Unit .........................................................19

Stopping the Engine ..................................................20

Handling Wood ...........................................................20

Controls ......................................................................21

Splitting Wood ............................................................22

Beam Operating Positions ........................................22

Placing Beam in Vertical Position ..............................22

Placing Beam in Horizontal Position .........................23

Towing the Log Splitter .............................................23

Before Towing ...........................................................23

Towing .......................................................................24

Hitch Coupler Adjustment Check ..............................24

Hitch Coupler Adjustment ..........................................25

Section 4: Maintenance and Troubleshoot-

ing

Maintenance ...............................................................27

Maintenance Schedule ..............................................27

Changing Engine Oil ..................................................28

Beam and Wedge Maintenance ................................28

Changing Air Filter .....................................................29

Dual-Filter Element Types .........................................29

Changing Spark Plug .................................................29

Checking the Hydraulic Fluid Level .........................30

Changing the Hydraulic Fluid ...................................30

Draining Head End of Cylinder ..................................30

Draining the Hydraulic Tank ......................................30

Refilling the Hydraulic Tank .......................................30

Draining and Refilling Piston End of Cylinder ............30

Start Engine and Cycle Cylinder ...............................31

Adjusting Handle Return Lever ................................31

Replacing the Wheels ................................................31

End of Season and Storage ......................................32

Troubleshooting .........................................................33