Moving and Towing to the Job Site

WARNING

The log splitter is heavy. It can crush and cause serious injury if it rolls out of control or tips over.

Follow the instructions below for safely moving and towing the log splitter.

Moving the log splitter:

1.Place in Horizontal position

2.Engine off.

3.Fuel valve off (if equipped)

4.Lock:

Front outrigger leg DOWN

Rear

outrigger leg UP

5.Move log splitter to work site or tow hitch

Make sure the log splitter is locked in the horizontal position with hitch pin before moving.

NEVER move log splitter when it is in vertical configuration because it will be unstable and could tip.

IMPORTANT: Make sure log splitter engine is off.

Never move the log splitter with its engine running.

Turn fuel valve off to prevent carburetor flooding and reduce the chance of fuel leakage. Refer to Engine owner’s manual for fuel valve location.

Lock the front outrigger leg in the “DOWN” position and the rear support leg in the “UP” position before you move the log splitter.

 

Lock front

Lock rear

 

outrigger leg in the

Fig 02409

outrigger leg in

down position

 

the up position

 

 

Move log splitter by hand either directly to chosen work site or to vehicle hitch for towing.

(See Before Each Use: Step Three: instructions on selecting a work site) Important Safety Instructions:

Hills. Do not move the log splitter up or down hills by hand—use a towing vehicle.

No riding. Never allow anyone to sit or ride on the log splitter.

No cargo. Never transport cargo or wood on the log splitter.

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North Star M1108D owner manual Moving and Towing to the Job Site, Moving the log splitter

M1108D specifications

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