Use and Care Manual

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ASSEMBLY
STEP 7 - CONNECTING THE HOSES
1. Connect one end of the suction hose (2) to the tank suction port (1) and the other end to the pump inlet (3) as
shown in Figure 7A. Tighten the supplied hose clamps on both sides (torque to 75 in.-lb.) (Figure 7A)
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Figure 7A
Figure 7B
Figure 7C
Figure 7D
2. Grab the low pressure return hose (4) emerging from the side of the control valve (5) opposite of the engine.
Attach the free end to the return line filter fitting (6). Torque to 75 in.-lb. (Figure 7C and 7D).
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3. Route the high pressure hose (7) emerging from the engine-side of the control valve (5) down to the pump’s
outlet fitting (8). Wrench tighten three to five turns past hand tight.
Figure 7E
Figure 7F
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For Figures 7A to 7F
1. Tank Suction Port
2. Suction Hose
3. Pump Inlet Fitting
4. Low Pressure Return Hose
5. Control Valve
6. Return Line Filter Fitting
7. High Pressure Hose
8. Pump Outlet Fitting
WARNING: Be extremely careful when connecting the hoses. Connecting the hose to the wrong
port could quickly ruin your log splitter and also runs the risk of inflicting an unwanted injury. Double
check that the hoses are running to the correct inlets and outlets before starting the log splitter.