3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
The following instructions pertain to Gearmore Log Splitters, models T22B & T22H.
This Log Splitter comes partially assembled. Refer to the drawing and parts list should it become necessary to disassemble the unit for repair or replacement of parts.
STEP 1: Remove the top board from the crate. Leave the side board facing the tank and wheels in place. Remove the two end boards and the front board.
CAUTION: FLATTEN EXPOSED NAILS WITH A HAMMER TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY.
STEP 2: Remove the tongue assembly (3)* from the crate. Put the ground stand (34)* in the upright position and lock in place with pin (37)*.
STEP 3: Set one of the wood blocks from the crate underneath the tank (2)* so that it sits in the upright position.
STEP 4: Attach the tongue (3)* to the tank/axle assembly (2)* as shown in the diagram using the two 1/2" NC x 4 1/2" hex cap screws (27)*, lockwashers (28)* and 1/2" NC hex nuts (30)* provided in the hardware kit. Flatwashers are included in the hardware kit should it be necessary to use them as spacers to eliminate play between the tongue and tank/tongue mounting plate. Tighten. The side board on the crate keeps the unit stable. Remove the board after this assembly step is complete.
STEP 5: Roll the tank/tongue assembly (2 & 3)* off the bottom board of the crate.
STEP 6: Remove the stripper plate (71)* from the beam (1)* and set it aside. Turn the beam assembly (1)* 90º and center it on the bottom of the crate. Then slide the cylinder (4)* back as far as possible from the beam foot plate until it locks.
STEP 7: Attach the stripper plate (71)* to the beam. You may need to wiggle the plate back and forth until the holes line up. Use the 3/8" bolts and 3/8" lockwashers provided in the hardware kit. Place the 3/8" flatwashers provided in the hardware kit in front of the lockwashers next to the hole. Push the stripper plate (71)* down until there is no play in the bolts. Tighten.
STEP 8: Slide the beam (1)* off the bottom of the crate and carefully set it upright. Roll the tank/tongue assembly (2 & 3)* into position between the two tabs on the beam (1)* as shown in the diagram. Slide the pivot pin (25)* through the holes and secure with clip pin (26)*.
STEP 9: Lower the beam (1)* to the horizontal position so that the hole in the beam fits over the pin (32)* on the tongue (3)*. Lock in place with the lynch pin (31)* provided in the hardware kit.
STEP 10: Connect the 3/4" I.D. x 35" return hose (53)* to the 3/4" NPT x 3/4" tube fitting on the valve (5)*. Tighten hose clamp (18)*. Remove the plastic plug from the other valve port and connect the 1/2" I.D. pressure hose coming from the pump (9)* to the swivel elbow fitting (50)* on the valve (5)*. Tighten the nut securely.
STEP 11: Remove the pin and cotter from the valve (5)* handle. Put the handle in the upright position and secure with pin and cotter.
* See Parts Breakdown (Pages 15 - 17) in this manual.
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