Full Product Manual

6 Section 3 — ASSembly & Set-Up
16. Lift and slide the cylinder up to the top of
beam and into the weld brackets. See Figure
3-6.
Cylinder
Weld
Brackets
Figure 3-6
17. Attach the dislodger over the wedge assembly
and secure it to the weld brackets with the
hardware removed in Step 14. See Figure 3-4.
NOTE: Lift up on the cylinder when installing
the hex screws.
NOTE: Once the six hex screws are tightened,
there may be a slight gap between the
dislodger and the weld brackets. This gap is
normal.
18. Insert all four hex washer screws removed in
Step 15 loosely into threaded holes of the log
tray and the beam for alignment and assembly
purposes. See Figure 3-7.
Hex
Washer
Screw
Log Tray
Beam
Figure 3-7
19. Securely tighten all six bolts once the proper
alignment is achieved.
20. Check for and remove any staples on the
bottom of the crate that may puncture the tire.
21. Cut the metal strap securing the log splitter to
the bottom of the crate and remove the wood
under the engine and/or any other wood,
then roll the log splitter off the bottom of the
shipping crate.
22. The control handle is shipped hanging from
the valve on the handle link.
23. Remove the clevis pin and bow-tie cotter pin
from the control handle. See Figure 3-8.
Bow-Tie
Cotter
Pin
Control Handle
Clevis
Pin
Figure 3-8
24. Rotate the control handle into the operating
position and secure with the clevis pin and
bow-tie cotter pin removed in Step 23. See
Figure 3-8.
Tail Light Installation (If so equipped)
The mounting brackets for the tail light are installed.
Refer to the installation sheet included with the tail
light kit to mount the lights and route the harness.
Set-Up
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
in the Engine Operator’s Manual. Read the instructions
carefully.
WARNING! Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoors or while
the engine is hot or running.
NOTE: Your log splitter may be shipped with motor
oil in the engine. You MUST check the oil level before
operating. Be careful not to overfill. Gasoline can be
added to the engine when the log splitter is in either
the horizontal or vertical position. However, it may
be easier when the splitter is in the vertical position.
Tire Pressure
The max recommended operating pressure is 30
psi. Under any circumstances do not exceed the
manufacturer’s recommended psi. Maintain equal
pressure on all tires.
WARNING! Excessive pressure when
seating beads may cause tire/rim
assembly to burst with force sufficient to
cause serious injury.
Preparing the Log Splitter
1. Lubricate the beam area (where the splitting
wedge will slide) with engine oil. Do not use
grease.
2. Remove the dipstick, which is located in front
of the engine on top of the reservoir tank. See
Figure 3-9
Dipstick
Reservoir
Tank
Figure 3-9
NOTE: The log splitter is filled to the proper
operating level from the manufacturer with
Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid. However,
you MUST check the fluid level before
operating. If not filled, proceed with the
following steps:
WARNING! Much of the original fluid has
been drawn into the cylinder and hoses.
Make certain to refill the reservoir to
prevent damage to the hydraulic pump.
3. Check the fluid level using the dipstick. See
Figure 3-9. Do not overfill.
NOTE: Approved fluids include Shell Tellus®
S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III/Mercon®
Automatic Transmission Fluid, Pro-Select™
AW-32 Hydraulic Oil or 10WAW-ISO Viscosity
Grade 32 Hydraulic Oil. It is not recommended
that fluids be mixed, to top off the reservoir
tank during initial set-up use Shell Tellus® S2 M
32 Hydraulic Fluid only.
4. Replace the dipstick securely, tightening it
until the top of the threads are flush with top
of the pipe.
5. Disconnect the spark plug and prime the pump
by pulling the recoil starter as far as it will go.
Repeat approximately 10 times.
6. Reconnect the spark plug wire and start the
engine following instructions in the Engine
Operator’s Manual.
7. Use the control handle to engage the wedge
to the farthest extended position. Then retract
the wedge.
8. Refill the tank as specified on the dipstick if
necessary
NOTE: Failure to refill the tank will void the
splitter’s warranty.
9. Extend and retract the wedge 12 complete
cycles to remove any trapped air in the system
(the system is “self-bleeding”).
10. Refill the reservoir within the range marked on
the dipstick if necessary.
NOTE: Some fluid may overflow from the vent
plug as the system builds heat and the fluid
expands and seeks a balanced level.