Assembly & Set-Up

 

 

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Contents of Carton

 

 

 

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One Log Splitter

• One Tongue Assembly

• One Operator’s Manual

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One Engine Operator’s Manual

 

 

 

NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Log splitter features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all log splitter models and the log splitter depicted may differ from yours.

WARNING! Use extreme caution unpacking this machine. Some components are very heavy and will require additional people or mechanical handling equipment.

NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side and front or back of the log splitter are from the operating position only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified.

Unpacking & Assembling the Log Splitter

TOOLS NEEDED: Safety glasses, leather gloves, wire cutters, pry bar, adjustable and/or socket wrench set and/or claw hammer.

1.Use a pry bar or claw hammer to loosen and remove the top of the crate.

2.Use a pry bar or claw hammer to remove the sides of the crate, beginning with the short sides (or left and right side of the log splitter). Set the sides of the crate aside to avoid injury.

3.On the front side of the crate the tongue assembly is attached on the inside of the crate with a cable tie. Cut the cable tie to remove the tongue.

4.Remove the large plastic cover and discard.

WARNING! Do NOT remove any wood or cut any straps securing the log splitter or its components to the log splitter or the crate at this time. Only remove straps and/or wood when instructed to do so.

5.Inspect the bottom of the crate for any protruding staples or wood splinters and remove.

6.Remove any loose parts included with the log splitter (i.e. operator’s manual, etc.).

7.Remove the spring clip and clevis pin from the jack stand on the tongue and then pivot the jack stand towards the ground into the operating position. See Figure 3-1.

Spring Clip

Clevis Pin

Jack Stand

Figure 3-1

8.Secure the jack stand in position with the clevis pin and spring clip. See Figure 3-1.

9.With the log splitter still secured to the bottom of the crate, remove two hex bolts and hex nuts from the tank bracket and remove the piece of wood inside the tank brackets. See Figure 3-2.

Tongue

Hex Nuts

 

Tank Brackets

 

Hex Bolts

 

Figure 3-2

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