Manual

If not already, disconnect the spark plug wire and
prime the pump, by pulling the recoil starter to turn
the engine over approximately 10 times.
3"to3 /2"
Maintain fluid
level within 3"
to 3//2" from
fop at all times,
DO not overfill.
Check fluid level using scale, Never run
below this level, Pumg will be ruined.
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Figure 5
Reconnect the spark plugwire.
Start engine according to Starting the Engine in the
OPERATION section.
Use the control handle to engage the wedge to the
farthest extended position and then retract the
wedge.
Refill tank to within 3" to 3 1/2" from the top of the fill
tube.
Extend and retract the wedge 12 complete cycles
to remove trapped air in the system (system is "self-
bleeding").
Refill the reservoir to within 3" to 3 1/2" from the top
of the fill tube. Much of the original fluid has been
drawn into the cylinder and hoses. Make certain to
refill the reservoir to prevent extreme damage to the
hydraulic pump. Failure to refill the tank will void
your warranty.
NOTE: Some fluid may overflow from the vent plug as
the system builds heat and the fluid expands and seeks
a balanced level.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the log splitter without the
proper amount of transmission fluid in the reservoir
tank.
NOTE: Not all log splitters come equipped with a
log tray.
SECTION3: KNOWYOURLOGSPLITTER
Handle
Beam Lock
Beam Lock
Figure 6
WARNING: Be familiar with all controls
and their proper operation. Know how to
stop the machine and disengage them
quickly.
ControlHandle
The control handle has three positions.See Figure 6.
Splitting: Push the control handle forward or down.
Splitting wedge moves toward the end plate.
Neutral: Control handle will return to neutral position
when handle is released. Splitting wedges stops in
place.
Disengage: When pulling the control handle up or
back, the splitting wedge moves toward the cylinder.
The control handle will lock in the disengaged position.
It will return to neutral automatically when the
disengage stroke is complete.