
NOTE: Thislogsplitterwaspartiallyassembledatthefactory.Refertothedrawingandpartslistshoulditbecomenecessarytodisassembletheunitfor
repairorreplacementofparts.
STEP 1: Removeallthecomponentsfromthecrate.Inspecteachpieceforshippingdamage.Ifanypartisdamaged,contactyourdealerordelivery
carrier.
STEP 2: Attachthetongue(3)tothetank/axle(2)asshowninthediagramusingthetwo1/2in.NCx4-1/2in.hexcapscrews(48), 1/2in.lockwashers
(47)and1/2in.NChexnuts(46).Tightenthenuts.NOTE:Flatwashersareincludedinthehardwarekitshoulditbenecessarytousethemas
spacerstoeliminateplaybetweenthetongueandtank/tonguemountingplate.
STEP 3: Attachthetonguejack(24)byaligningtheholeinthetubeonthejackwiththeholeinthebushingonthelogsplittertongue(3).Insertthelocking
pinintheverticalpositionthroughtheholes.
STEP 4: Removetherubbercoveringfromthetwospindlesonthetank/axle(2).Thewheelbearingcups,bearingcones,greasesealsandhubcaps
arealreadyassembled.Bearingconeshavebeengreasedatthefactory.Removethehubcap(62)by pryingitloosewithacommontip
screwdriver.Mountthewheels(54)tothespindlesonthetank/axle(2)usingthe3/4in. lightflatwasher(59)and3/4in.slottednut(60)fromthe
hardwarekit.Tightenthenutuntilbearingplayisremovedandthe wheelwillstillrotatefreely.Installthecotterpin(61)andhubcap(62).
Repeatstep4 fortheotherwheel.
STEP 5: Standthebeam(1)uponend.Checktomakesurethatthebeamisstable.Thenrolltheaxle/tongueassembly(2&3)into positionbetween
thetwotabsonthebeam(1).Slidethepivotpin(52)throughtheholesandlockinplacewiththeclippin (53).
STEP 6: Removethecapandthenconnecttheendofthe1/2in.I.D.x44in.hydraulichose(21)comingfromthefitting(20)ontopof thepump(9)to
thefitting(73)onthevalve(5).
STEP 7: Slideonehoseclamp(18)ontheendofthe3/4in.I.D.x44in.hydraulichose(49)thatcomesfromthefitting(69)onthe valve(5).Remove
thecapfromthetank(2).Thenconnectthehosetothefittingonthetank(2).Tightenthehoseclamp (18).
STEP8: Attachthefenders(44)tothetank/axle(2)usingthe1/4in.NCx3/4in.hexcapscrews(43),1/4in.flatwashers(42),1/4in. lockwashers(41)
and1/4in.hexnuts(40).Tighten.
WARNING: Read thoroughlyunderstand all instructions and safety information before operating this log
splitter. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to operate this log splitter
who has not read this manual. As with all power equipment, a log splitter can be dangerous if assembled or
used improperly. Do not operate this log splitter if you have doubts or questions concerning safe operation.
Callourcustomer service department at 1-800-525-8322 to address theseconcerns.
Si no entiende ingles, se prefiere que busque alguien que interprete las instrucciones para usted.
IMPORTANT:THIS LOG SPLITTER IS SHIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC OILIN THE TANK (2). USE CARE WHEN REMOVING CAPSFROM
THE END OF THE HOSEAND TANK.
THE ENGINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUTOIL. SEE THE HONDAENGINE OPERATINGAND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
MANUALFOR TYPE OF CRANKCASE OIL, FUEL, STARTING, ETC.THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS
LEAD-FREE GASOLINE FOR BEST OPERATION.
IMPORTANT: BEFORE OPERATING THIS LOG SPLITTER, READAND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUALCOMPLETELY.
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH IT FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY. TO FAILTO DO SO MAY CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY. DO NOT ALLOWANYONE TO OPERATE YOUR LOG SPLITTER WHO HAS NOT READ THIS
MANUAL.READEACHSTEPCOMPLETELYBEFOREPROCEEDING.
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CAUTION: DO NOT STARTOR RUN THE ENGINE WITHOUT OIL IN THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR AND
OILINTHEENGINE CRANKCASE.