SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR LOG SPLITTER
Unpacking from Crate
•Pry top, sides, and ends off the crate. Set panels aside to avoid tire puncture or personal injury.
•Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.
•Remove any loose parts if included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.)
•Cut and remove straps which secure parts to bottom of crate. Unbolt any remaining parts which may be bolted to the bottom of the crate.
WARNING: Use extreme caution while unpacking this machine. Some components are very heavy and will require extra people or mechanical handling equipment to move.
Loose Parts
1.Reservoir Tank and
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3.Wedge, Beam and Cylinder Assembly
4.Tongue Assembly
5.Wheels
6.Hitch Assembly
7.Beam Support/Latch Bracket
8.Log Cradle Brackets and Hardware
9.Fenders
10.Adjustable Jack Stand Assembly
11.Tail Light Kit
12.Hub Cap (2)
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Wedge, Beam
& Cylinder Assembly
Tongue
Assembly
Wheel & Fender
Assembly
Jack Stand
Figure 1
Before Assembling
•Disconnect spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting of the log splitter. To locate the spark plug, please refer to the engine manual, shipped seperately with the unit.
Attaching Beam Support/Latch Bracket
The beam support is already attached to the tongue before shipping. If not, follow instructions below:
•Remove two hex bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts from the tongue. See Figure 2.
•Place the beam support/latch bracket on the tongue and secure with the hardware just removed. Tighten securely.
Hex Bolts
Beam Support/
Latch Bracket
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Figure 2
Attaching Jack Stand
•Remove four hex bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts that secure jack stand mounting brackets to the jack stand. See Figure 3.
•Place the jack stand halfway between beam support/latch bracket and end of tongue.
Hex Bolts
Mounting
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Jack Stand
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Figure 3
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