Attachingthehoses, Return Hose, Pressure Hose

Cotter

FIGURE 4.

Reservoir

Tank

FIGURE 5.

Return

Pressure

Hose

Control

Valve

Hose

FIGURE 6.

Pump

Suction

Hose

•Turn the wedge, beam and cylinder assembly around 180 ° degrees so the wheels and reservoir tank assembly can be easily attached to it.

•Remove the cotter pin and the hinge pin, located

on top of the reservoir tank assembly. Move the reservoir tank assembly in position against the -,i----beam. See figure 4. Line up holes by lifting hitch

end of assembly,

•Insert hinge pin just removed through welded brackets on beam and reservoir tank assembly. Secure with cotter pin, bending the ends of the pin in opposite directions.

•Tilt the tog splitter and roll off the packing materials.

•The jack stand is attached to the tongue, and is in the transport position. Remove the spring pin and clevis pin. Pivot the jack stand to the operating position (90°), and secure with the clevis pin and spring pin. Refer to figure 1.

ATTACHINGTHEHOSES

IMPORTANT: REMOVE ANY PLASTIC PROTEC-

TIVE CAPS ON HOSE ENDS AND FITTINGS BEFORE A1 I'ACHING HOSES.

SUCTION HOSE

•The suction hose is attached to the reservoir tank, beneath the engine mounting bracket. See figure 5. Cut off the securing strap. Loosen the hose clamp on the free end of the hose using a screwdriver.

•Remove the protective cap from the fitting on the bottom of the pump (some oil may flow from pump). Attach the end of the suction hose to the fitting on the bottom of the pump. Place the hose clamp at the base of the fitting, and tighten securely.

RETURN HOSE

NOTE: The return and pressure hoses are protected by wire hose guards. It may be necessary to push hose guards back to install hoses to the log splitter.

•The return hose is attached to the top of the control valve. Loosen the hose clamp on the free end of the hose using a screwdriver. Cut off the securing strap.

•Remove the protective cap from the fitting on top of the filter head. Attach the end of the return hose to the fitting on top of the filter head. See figure 6.

Place the hose clamp at the base of the fitting, and

tighten securely.

PRESSURE HOSE

• The pressure hose is attached to the top of the pump. Route the hose as shown in figure 6. Secure the pressure hose to the bottom of the control valve, using an adjustable wrench.

FINAL ASSEMBLY

•Make certain all hose clamps are tightened securely.

•The tires may have been over-inflated for shipping purposes. Recommended pressure is between 12 and t5 p.s.i. Check tire pressure and reduce if necessary.