After Operation; After Operation Safety; Towing Safety - Toro 22618 Operator's Manual

2. Chock the front and back of the tires to prevent
the machine from moving.
3. Change the rail position, if desired, and lock it
into position; refer to
(page 11).
4. Start the engine.
5. Ensure that the logs you are splitting are less
than 60 cm (24 inches) long and that both ends
are cut as flat as possible.
Note:
This prevents the log from sliding out of
position while under pressure.
6. Place the log against the end plate so that the
direction of the grain matches the direction of
movement for the splitting wedge.
Figure 13
1. Log
2. Endplate—Rail horizontal
position
Important:
Never attempt to split logs
across the grain.
Figure 14
7. Move the control lever to the F
to split the log.
Changing the Rail Position
3. Endplate—Rail vertical
position
position
ORWARD
8. Move the control lever to the R
to return the splitting wedge.
9. Shut off the engine when you are finished
splitting logs.

After Operation

After Operation Safety

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Clean debris from the muffler and engine to help
prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
•
Shut off the fuel before storing or transporting the
machine.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
•
Keep all parts of the machine in good working
condition and all hardware tightened.
•
Replace all worn or damaged decals.

Towing Safety

Check with your local county or state towing safety
regulations before towing the machine.
•
In order to reduce the possibility of an accident
while transporting the machine on public roads,
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ensure that the towing vehicle is mechanically
sound and in good operating condition.
•
Shut off the engine before transporting the
machine.
•
Ensure that the ball hitch you are using is the
proper size for the hitch receiver on the machine.
•
Inspect the hitch and coupling for wear. Never tow
the machine with damaged or defective hitches,
couplings, chains, or other components.
•
Check the tire air pressure on the towing vehicle
and the machine.
•
Check the tire tread and sidewall for damage and
wear.
•
Properly attach the safety chains to the towing
vehicle.
•
Ensure that the directional and brake lights are
working properly.
•
Ensure that the directional, backup, and brake
lights of the tow vehicle are working properly (if
equipped).
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Before towing, ensure that your machine is
correctly and securely attached to the towing
vehicle.
•
Ensure that the safety chains are properly secured
to the vehicle, and leave enough slack for turning.
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