C.Pull the beam lock outward, line it up with the hole in the beam bracket and release the beam lock. See Fig 3-3.

D.Fasten the tongue tube to the frame by reinstalling the two three-inch hex screws removed earlier and tightly securing with the two flange lock nuts. See Fig. 3-3.

Removing the Supports

CAUTION: Do not attempt to move the logsplitter off of the crate base until after the crate supports and plastic tie-straps have been removed.

There are three tie-straps securing the logsplitter to the crate, one on the beam support and one on each side of the reservoir tank, near each fender. There are also two supports found on the logsplitter crate, one beneath the engine and one beneath the beam.

Carefully cut and discard each tie-strap and remove and discard each support. See Fig 3-5.

Note: The jack stand, repositioned in the previous step, will support the weight of the logsplitter with the supports removed.

Figure 3-3

Positioning the Jack Stand

CAUTION: Do not attempt to move the logsplitter off of the crate base until after the jack stand has been positioned downward.

The jack stand is shipped in the transport position. It must be repositioned prior to fully uncrating the logsplitter.

1.

Remove the spring clip and clevis pin and pivot the jack

Figure 3-5

 

stand toward the ground, into the operating position.

 

2.Secure the jack stand in position with the clevis pin and the spring clip. See. Fig. 3-4.

Spring Clip

Clevis Pin

Figure 3-4

8SECTION 3— ASSEMBLY & SET-UP