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7. Installing Wheels: Put Wheel Sleeve onto the Wheel Shaft first, insert the assembly in the

hub of the Wheel and secure it with the Nut provided. Slide the opposite side of the Wheel Shaft

through the opening in the frame and bracket, then screw, it into the welded nut. Start by hand

and then use a wrench and secure the wheel. Repeat these steps to install the second wheel.

8. Pivoting Support Installation: Align mounting hole of the Pivoting support with the frame

hole, insert bolt and secure with Lock Nut. Repeat these steps to attach the other side of the

Pivoting Support.

9. Attach Connecting Link to the Pivoting Support.

OPERATION

An electric motor assembly provides the power for the system. The motor is connected to a

hydraulic oil pump that creates a flow of high-pressure oil which runs to a solenoid valve. A switch

set and the solenoid valve let the operator actuate the hydraulic cylinder to split a log. An internal

reservoir holds the hydraulic oil that feeds the pump. The hydraulic assembly is attached to the

wheel frame assembly, making it easy to move the log splitter around with no lifting. The frame is