User's Manual

Operation
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Pre-Start Checklist
1. Remove the dipstick and check hydraulic fluid level.
Refill if necessary. 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. Check the
engine oil level. Refill if necessary.
2. Check the engine oil level. Refill if necessary.
3. Fill up with gasoline if necessary.
4. Lubricate the beam area where the splitting wedge will
slide with engine oil. Do not use grease to lubricate. Make
sure to lubricate both the front and the back of the beam
face.
5. Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Starting the Engine
Please refer to the separately included engine operator’s manual
for detailed starting instructions.
WARNING! Read, understand and follow all the
instructions and warnings on the machine and in
this and the included Engine Operator’s Manual
before operating.
Using the Log Splitter
WARNING! Wear leather work gloves, safety shoes,
ear protection and safety glasses when operating
the log splitter. Ensure safe footing.
Operating Positions
1. Place the log splitter on flat, dry, solid ground.
2. Block the front and back of both wheels. See Figure 5-1.
Horizontal
Vertical
Figure 5-1
3. Place the beam in either the horizontal or vertical position
and lock into place.
WARNING! Take extra care when raising and
lowering the beam as it is fairly heavy. Having a
second person assist with raising or lowering the
beam is recommended. Be sure to keep hands away
from any possible pinch points.
4. To place the beam in the Vertical Position proceed as
follows:
WARNING! Always use the log splitter in the
vertical position when splitting heavy logs.
a. Pull the horizontal beam lock out to release the
beam and pivot the beam to the vertical position.
b. To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out
on the vertical beam lock and rotate it to secure the
beam. See Figure 5-2.
Vertical Beam Lock
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2
Figure 5-2