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Figure 3-1
IMPORTANT: Y ourlog splitteris shippedwith motoroil in the engine.
However, y ouMUSTcheckthe oil levelbeforeoperating.Be careful
notto overfill.
NOTE:All referencesin this manualto the left or rightside of the log
splitteris fromthe operatingpositiononly.
Removing
Unit From Carton
1. Pry the top, sides,and endsoff crate.
2. Set panelsasideto avoidtirepuncturesor personalinjury.
3. Removeand discard plasticbag that coversunit.
4. Removeany looseparts if includedwith unit (i.e.,operator's
manual,etc.)
5. Cut and removestrapswhichsecureparts to bottomof crate.
Unbolt anyremainingparts whichmay be boltedto the bottomof
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the crate.
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Figure 3-3
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WARNING: Useextremecautionunpacking this
machine. Some components are very heavy and will
require additional peopleor mechanical handling
equipment.
Loose Parts In Carton
1. TongueAssembly
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ARNING:Disconnect t he spark plug wireand
groundagainst the engineto preventunintended
starting.
Assembling
the Tongue
Attaching
the Jack Stand
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The jack stand is shippedin thetransportposition.
1. Removethe springclip andclevis pin and pivotthe jack stand
towardsthe groundto the operatingposition.
2. Securethejack stand in positionwith the clevispin and springclip.
See Figure3-1.
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Attaching
the Tongue
1. With the log splitterstill standingupright,removetwo hex boltsand
hex nuts fromthe tank bracket.See Figure3-2.
2. Align the holesin thetonguewith the holesin thetank bracketand
securewith hardwarejust removed.See Figure3-2.
NOTE:High pressurehosemustbe abovethe tongueassembly.
Connecting
Cylinder
to Beam
The log splitteris shippedwith the beamin the verticalposition.
1. Pull out the verticalbeam lock,rotateit back,and pivotthe beamto
the horizontalpositionuntil it locks. See Figure3-3.
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