Xtreme Power 196CC Original instruction manual

GAS LOG SPLITTER 196CC / 6.5HP
ITEM# 65068 / 65069
GAS LOG SPLITTER 277CC / 9.0HP
ITEM# 65070
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Introduction 2
Specifications 2
Environmental 3
Symbols 3
Safety 5
General Safety Rules 5
Specific Safety Rules 7
Contents Supplied 9
Assembly 11
Optional Accessories Assembly 17
Know Your Machine 18
Features and Controls 18
Operation 19
Transporting 23
Maintenance 24
Storage 25
Troubleshooting 26
Parts Diagram 27
INTRODUCTION
Your new Gas Log Splitter will more than
satisfy your expectations. It has been
manufactured under stringent quality
standards to meet superior performance
criteria. You will find it easy and safe to
operate, and with proper care, it will give you
many years of dependable service.
Carefully read through this entire
operator's manual before using
your new unit. Pay attention to all
cautions and warnings.
This unit is a gasoline engine driven hydraulic
log splitter. It is designed to split wood logs
for use as firewood for a stove or fireplace.
This log splitter will only split logs lengthwise
with the grain.
Engine Manual
The Engine Manufacturer is responsible for
all engine-related issues with regards to
performance, power rating, specifications,
warranty and service. Please refer to the
Engine Manufacturer’s owner/operator’s
manual, packed separately with your unit, for
more information.
Specifications
Model # 65068 65069 65070
Splitting Force* 25 ton 30 ton 37 ton
Log Capacity 25" 25.5"
Engine Kohler
Displacement 196cc 277cc
Starting System Recoil
Control Valve Auto Return with Adjustable Detent
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SYMBOLS
The rating plate on your machine may
show symbols. These represent important
information about the product or instructions
on its use.
Read these instructions
carefully.
Wear eye protection.
Wear hearing protection.
* Splitting force and cycle times may vary depending on mechanical and environmental conditions.
Pump Size 2-stage
13/1.8 GPM
2-stage
13/1.8 GPM
2-stage
15/3.0 GPM
Hydraulic Cylinder Bore 4" 4.5" 5"
Hydraulic Cylinder Stroke 24"
Hydraulic Rod Diameter 1.75" 2"
Cylinder Cycle Time* 11.2 seconds 12.9 seconds 12.7 seconds
Hydraulic Oil Required to Fill 4.49 Gallon 4.75 Gallon 6.34 Gallon
Hydraulic Oil Included Not Included
Replacement Filters Built-in Filter
Beam Heavy duty H-shape formed construction
Wedge Size 7" 8"
Wedge Style 2-way
Rear Wheels 4.80-8, DOT Approved 16" O.D. Road Tires
Hitch Coupler 2" Ball with Safety Chains
Safety Chains Standard
Max Towing Speed 45 mph
Hitch Handle Standard
Horizontal/Vertical Splitting Standard
Open Operating Zone Standard
Weight 418 lbs 500 lbs 542 lbs
Dimensions (L ×W ×H) 87" ×48" ×38"
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Do not transport with objects on the machine.
Maximum towing speed of 45 mph.
MAX. 45 MPH
Keep hands away from moving
parts. Moving parts can crush or
cut.
Keep feet away from moving
parts. Moving parts can crush or
cut.
Always keep body and hands
away from pin holes or nozzles
that eject hydraulic fluid under
pressure. Escaping hydraulic
fluid can puncture skin and
cause blood poisoning.
Thrown objects.
HYDRAULIC
OIL
FILLING
MAX.
MIN.
Check and fill hydraulic oil.
REVERSE
FORWARD
N
Follow the direction indicated
to use the control lever.
For logs that are not cut square,
the longest portion of the log
should be rotated down and the
most square end placed toward
the end plate.
Wear protective gloves.
Wear safety footwear.
Do not remove or tamper
with the protection and safety
devices.
Don’t stand or sit on the log
splitter.
Operate the log splitter on level
surfaces. Stay off slopes and
slippery surfaces.
Do not touch parts that are hot
from operation. Serious burns
may result.
No smoking, sparks, or flames.
Properly dispose of waste oil!
Keep children and bystanders
off and away.
Be sure the engine's switch
is off before transporting the
machine or performing any
maintenance.
Keep hands and fingers away
from all pinch points.
Never remove partially split
wood from the wedge with your
hands. Fingers may become
trapped between the split
wood.
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Understand Your Machine
Read this manual and labels affixed to the
machine to understand its limitations and
potential hazards.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
their proper operation. Know how to stop the
machine and disengage the controls quickly.
Make sure to read and understand all the
instructions and safety precautions as outlined
in the Engine Manufacturer’s manual packed
separately with your unit. Do not attempt to
operate the machine until you fully understand
how to properly operate and maintain the
engine and how to avoid accidental injuries
and/or property damage.
If the unit is to be used by someone other than
original purchaser or loaned, rented, or sold,
always provide this manual and any needed
safety training before operation. The user can
prevent and is responsible for accidents or
injuries that may occur to themselves, other
people, and property.
Do not force the machine. Use the correct
machine for your application. The correct
machine will do the job more efficiently and
safer at the rate it was designed.
Personal Safety
Do not permit children to operate this machine
at any time.
Keep children, pets, and other people not
using the unit away from the work area. Be
alert and shut off unit if anyone enters work
area. Keep children under the watchful care of
a responsible adult.
Do not operate the machine while under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication
that could affect your ability to use it properly.
Dress properly. Wear heavy long pants, boots,
and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, short
pants, or jewelry of any kind. Secure long hair
so it is above shoulder level. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
Protect eyes, face, and head from objects that
may be thrown from the unit. Always wear
safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating.
Wear appropriate hearing protection.
Always keep hands and feet away from all
moving parts during operation. Moving parts
can cut or crush body parts.
Always keep hands and feet away from all
pinch points.
Do not touch parts that might be hot
from operation. Allow parts to cool before
attempting to maintain, adjust, or service.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use
common sense when operating the machine.
Do not overreach. Do not operate the machine
while barefoot or when wearing sandals or
similar lightweight footwear. Wear protective
footwear that will protect your feet and
improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the machine in
unexpected situations.
Inspect Your Machine
Check your machine before starting it. Keep
guards in place and in working order. Make
sure all nuts, bolts, etc., are securely tightened.
Never operate the machine when it is in need
of repair or is in poor mechanical condition.
Replace damaged, missing, or failed parts
before using it. Check for fuel leaks. Keep the
machine in safe working condition.
Do not use the machine if the engine’s switch
does not turn it on or off. Any gasoline
powered machine that can’t be controlled
with the engine switch is dangerous and must
be replaced.
Regularly check to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the machine area
before starting it. A wrench or a key that is
left attached to a rotating part of the machine
may result in personal injury.
SAFETY
General Safety Rules
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switch is off before transporting the machine
or performing any maintenance or service
on the unit. Transporting or performing
maintenance or service on a machine with its
switch on invites accidents.
If the machine should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning sign of trouble.
Engine Safety
This machine is equipped with an internal
combustion engine. Do not use on or near any
unimproved, forest covered, or brush covered
land unless the exhaust system is equipped
with a spark arrester meeting applicable local,
state, or federal laws.
In the state of California, a spark arrester is
required by law. Other states have similar laws.
A spark arrester, if used, must be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are dangerous,
containing carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas. Operate this unit only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area.
Do not tamper with the engine to run it at
excessive speeds. The maximum engine speed
is preset by the manufacturer and is within
safety limits. See engine manual.
Keep a Class B fire extinguisher on hand when
operating this log splitter in dry areas as a
precautionary measure.
Fuel Safety
Fuel is highly flammable, and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Take precautions when
using to reduce the chance of serious personal
injury.
When refilling or draining the fuel tank, use
an approved fuel storage container while in
a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area. Do not
smoke, or allow sparks, open flames, or other
sources of ignition near the area while adding
fuel or operating the unit. Never fill the fuel
tank indoors.
Keep grounded conductive objects, such as
tools, away from exposed, live electrical parts
and connections to avoid sparking or arcing.
These events could ignite fumes or vapors.
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool
before filling the fuel tank. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot.
Do not operate the machine with known leaks
in the fuel system.
Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any
pressure in the tank.
Never overfill the fuel tank. Fill the tank to no
more than 1/2” below the bottom of the filler
neck to provide space for expansion as the
heat of the engine can cause fuel to expand.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps
securely and wipe up spilled fuel. Never
operate the unit without the fuel cap securely
in place.
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled
fuel. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start
the engine but move the machine away
from the area of spillage and avoid creating
any source of ignition until fuel vapors have
dissipated.
When fuel is spilled on yourself or your
clothes, wash your skin and change clothes
immediately.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed
and approved for this purpose.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely
away from sparks, open flames, or other
sources of ignition.
Never store fuel or a machine with fuel in the
tank inside a building where fumes may reach
a spark, open flame, or any other source of
ignition, such as a water heater, furnace, or
clothes dryer. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
Hydraulic System Safety
The hydraulic system of the machine requires
careful inspection along with the mechanical
parts. Be sure to replace frayed, kinked,
cracked, or otherwise damaged hydraulic
hoses or hydraulic components.
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Preparation Of The Log
Both ends of the log should be cut as square
as possible to prevent the log from rotating
out of the splitter during operation.
Never split logs greater than the specified log
capacity.
Do not operate the log splitter on icy, wet,
muddy, or slippery ground. Only operate your
log splitter on level ground.
Do not move the log splitter over hilly or
uneven terrain without a tow vehicle or
adequate help.
Horizontal Operating Position
Hydraulic fluid can result in severe burns. Fluid
in the hydraulic system can penetrate skin
and result in serious injury or death. Be sure to
stop the engine and relieve hydraulic pressure
before doing any work on hydraulic parts.
Keep body and hands away from pin holes or
nozzles that expel hydraulic fluid when under
pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not hands,
to search for leaks.
Ensure all hydraulic fluid connections are tight
and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good
condition before applying pressure to the
system.
Do not remove the cap from the hydraulic
tank or reservoir while the machine is running.
The tank could contain hot oil under pressure,
which could result in serious injury.
Do not adjust the pressure setting on the
hydraulic pump or valve.
If injured by escaping fluid, no matter how
small the wound is, see a doctor at once.
A typical injection injury may be a small
wound that does not look serious. However,
severe infection or reaction can result if
proper medical treatment is not administered
immediately by a doctor who is familiar with
injection injuries.
Specific Safety Rules
Operating on a slope could cause
the log splitter to roll over or logs to
fall off the equipment, which could
result in injury.
Many accidents occur when more
than one person operates the log
splitter.
The adult who loads and stabilizes
the log must be the person who
operates the control handle.
Vertical Operating Position
Keep the work area free of clutter. Remove
split wood from around the log splitter
immediately after each use to avoid potential
tripping.
Operator Zone
This unit is designed to be operated by one
person located in the operator zone as shown
in the following diagrams.
Operate the unit only when standing in the
operator zone.
Always stop the unit and allow moving parts
to stop before leaving operation zone. Do not
leave a running unit unattended.
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and after towing 50 miles.
Never transport cargo on the log splitter.
Never allow anyone to ride or sit on the log
splitter.
Always stop the engine, lock the beam in the
horizontal position, and close the fuel shut-off
valve when transporting the unit.
Use extra care when towing the log splitter.
Do not exceed 45 mph. Towing the log splitter
at a speed greater than 45 mph could result
in loss of control, damage to the equipment,
serious injury, or death.
Avoid sharp turns and steep angles. Avoid
large holes or ditches when towing the
equipment. Always be careful when backing
up with your log splitter when towing; it
could jackknife. Use caution when backing
up; a spotter outside the vehicle is highly
recommended. Disconnect the log splitter
from the towing vehicle before operating it.
Machine Use And Care
Never operate the machine without good
visibility or light.
Never attempt to split wood across the grain.
The log splitter was not designed for cross-
grain splitting.
Always block the front and back of both
wheels to prevent unintended movement.
Hold the bark side of the logs when loading or
positioning, never the ends. Never place your
hands or any part of your body between a log
and any part of the log splitter.
Do not straddle or step over the log splitter
during operation.
Do not reach or bend over the log splitter to
pick up a log.
When stabilizing a log with the left hand,
remove your hand when the wedge contacts
the log or serious injury may occur.
Never attempt to split more than one log at a
time.
Do not attempt to load your log splitter when
the ram or wedge is in motion.
Use your hand to operate the control lever on
the valve. Do not use your foot, a rope, or any
extension device.
Do not move the log splitter while the engine
is running.
Towing Safety
Check all local and state regulations regarding
towing, licensing, and lights before towing
your log splitter.
Before towing the log splitter, check tires for
excessive wear, cuts, or damage. Check for
proper tire inflation. Add air as required. Do
not over inflate tires. Serious injury can result
if tires explode.
Check before towing to make sure the log
splitter is correctly and securely attached to
the towing vehicle and the safety chains are
secured to the hitch or bumper of the vehicle
with enough slack to allow turning. Always use
a class I, 2" ball with this log splitter.
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UNPACKING THE CONTAINER
1. Remove plastic wrap on crate.
2. Remove restraining bolts (tee nut bolts)
from the beam. Use a 13mm wrench or
socket to remove the two hex bolts that
are securing the beam to the crate bottom
(as shown below). Please note that the two
hex bolts are located diagonally opposed
to each other.
5. Use a 13mm wrench or socket to remove
the two hex bolts that secure the engine to
the crate bottom (as shown below).
6. Remove Tank & Engine Assembly from
crate, then remove the engine assembly.
3. Remove beam and cylinder assembly from
metal crate with assistance of a helper. Lift
beam and cylinder assembly to its vertical
position standing upright on the beam’s
footplate.
4. Use a 13mm wrench or socket to remove
the single hex bolt that is securing the tank
assembly to the crate bottom (as shown
below).
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1. Tank & Engine
2. Tongue & Stand
3. Beam & Cylinder
4. Wheel/Tire
5. Beam Lock Bracket
6. Beam Pivot Bracket
7. High-Pressure Oil Line Tube
8. Oil Return Line Tube
9. Log Catcher Kit
10. Operator’s Manual and Engine Manual
Your log splitter comes partially assembled and contains the following:
CONTENTS SUPPLIED
Heavy lifting required. Some of the components in these assembly instructions are
heavy and can't be lifted by one person safely. Please plan to assemble this product
when another person can be available to help.
1
4
7
8
10
11
6
3
5
2
9
11. Hardware Kit, Including:
×2 A
×1
M12 ×110 ×2 B
M6 ×20 ×3 C
M12 ×35 ×2 D
M12 ×35 ×4 E
M12 ×35 ×2 F
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This log splitter was partially assembled at the
factory. To assemble your machine follow the
below instructions.
Engine
1. Remove Engine Bolts from tank.
2. Place Engine on tank. Secure Engine on Tank
in 4 places with Hex Bolt, M8×45mm, Flat
Washer, M8 and Hex Nut, Locking nut, M8.
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M8×45 (×4)
M8×45 (×4)
M8×45 (×4)
M8×45 (×4)
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important and required. Failure
to install the cotter pin can result
in loss of wheel retention. Always
assemble using a new cotter pin. Do
not reuse.
Tank & Tongue
1. Attach the Tongue & Stand to the Tank
& Engine with Hex Bolt M12×110 mm, Flat
Washer, Lock Washer and Hex Nut in two
places. Tighten securely using 19mm socket
wrenches.
Wheels
1. Remove disposable spindle covers and
wheel bearing covers.
2. Slide Wheel/Tire to the spindle with valve
stem of tire facing outwards. Install the
Flat Washer onto the spindle. Thread the
slotted Castle Nut onto the spindle. The
slotted nut should be attached with a 28mm
socket tight enough to eliminate the free-
play of the wheel assembly and not tighter.
Make sure the wheels can freely rotate. The
Castle Nut needs to be oriented to allow
for the installation of the Cotter Pin. Install
the Cotter Pin through the Castle Nut and
spindle. Bend pin ends around spindle to
secure its position. Install the Hub Cap using
the Hub Cap Tool . Gently tap on the hub
cap tool with a hammer to drive the hub cap
into place. Repeat these steps to install the
2nd wheel. 2. Remove the cap from the manual canister.
Align the holes in the manual canister with
the holes in the tongue. Insert and tighten
bolts and washers. Put the cap back on the
canister.
M12 x 110 (×2)
M6 x 20 (×3)
M6 ×20 ×3 C
M12 x 110 (×2)
M6 x 20 (×3)
M12 ×110 ×2 B
×2 A
×1
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Beam Bracket
1. Attach the Beam Lock Bracket to the Beam
& Cylinder with Hex Bolt, Flat Washer, Lock
Washer and Hex Nut in two places. Tighten
securely using 19mm socket wrenches.
2. Attach the Pivot Bracket to the Beam &
Cylinder using the four bottom holes with
Hex Bolt, Flat Washer, Lock Washer and
Hex Nut in four places. Tighten securely
using 19mm socket wrenches.
Beam To Reservoir
1. Rotate the Stand attached to the side of
the Tongue downwards into position by
releasing the pin and then securing the
release pin.
2. Remove the Retaining Clip and Hitch Pin
from the assembled unit (as shown below).
Slowly back the assembled unit up to the
Beam & Cylinder. Align the Tongue Bracket
of the assembled unit to the Pivot Bracket
of the Beam. Once the brackets are aligned,
install the Hitch Pin through the brackets
then install the Retaining Clip into the Hitch
Pin.
M12 x 35 (×2)
M12 x 35 (×4)
M12 ×35 ×2 D
M12 x 35 (×2)
M12 x 35 (×4)
M12 ×35 ×4 E
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1. Attach suction line tube to pump. Fasten the
suction line tube to the pump assembly with
hose clamp.
2. Apply teflon tape or pipe sealant on to the
hose fitting threads. Install the ends of the
two hydraulic hoses to the valve, pump/
tank(as shown in detail drawing). Securely
tighten the fitting connections using 27mm
and 32 mm wrenches.
Log Catcher
1. Align holes in log catcher with holes in the
beam.
2. Secure the log catcher on the beam with
the provided M12×35 bolts, lock washers,
and flat washers.
Suction Line Tube
Pump
Hose Clamp
High-Pressure Oil Line Tube
Oil Return Line Tube
1
2
M12 x 35 (×2)
M12 ×35 ×2 F
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KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Features and Controls
Manual Canister
Lifting Handle
Split Control Handle
2" Ball Hitch Coupler
Tank
Foot Plate
Beam Assembly
Log Catcher
Log Stripper
Cylinder
Beam Lock Bracket
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Beam Lock Bracket
Pull outward the lock pin and lift up the lifting
handle to transit the beam position from
horizontal to vertical.
Engine On/Off Switch
The engine switch has two positions. OFF -
engine will not start or run. ON - engine will
start and run.
Recoil Starter Handle
The handle is used to start the engine.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
The fuel shut – off has two position. CLOSED (
) - use this position to service, transport, or
store the unit.
OPEN ( ) - use this position to run the unit.
Choke Control
The choke control is used to choke the
carburetor and assist in starting the engine.
The choke control slides between the CHOKE
CLOSED and CHOKE OPEN positions.
Throttle Control
The throttle control regulates the speed of
the engine and will shut off the engine when
it is moved to the STOP position. The throttle
control moves between FAST , SLOW ,
and STOP positions.
Split Control Handle
The control handle is used to move the
wedge up and down to split logs. The control
handle has three positions: Forward, Neutral,
and Reverse. See the “operation” section for
instruction.
Manual Canister
Keep manuals safely in the canister.
Beam Lock Bracket
The beam lock bracket is used to secure the
beam in the horizontal position.
Lifting Handle
The lifting handle is included for easy transition
from horizontal to vertical.
2” Ball Hitch Coupler
The coupler hitch is at the end of the tongue
and attaches to a tow ball for transportation
purposes.
Log Stripper
The log stripper is designed to remove any
partially split wood from the wedge. This may
occur while splitting large diameter wood or
freshly cut wood.
Log Catcher
A log catcher can be mounted to the beam in
minutes. It is used to hold a split log.
Engine On/Off Switch
Recoil Starter Handle
Choke Control
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Throttle Control
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Add Oil To Engine
1. Make sure the log splitter is on a flat, level
surface.
3. Using a funnel, add oil up to the FULL mark
on the dipstick. (See engine manual for oil
capacity, oil recommendation, and location
of fill cap.)
1. The engine must be off and allowed to cool
at least two minutes before adding fuel.
2. Remove the fuel filler cap and fill the tank.
(See engine manual for fuel capacity, fuel
recommendation, and location of fuel cap.)
3. Reinstall the fuel cap and tighten. Always
clean up spilled fuel.
Add Gasoline To Engine
2. Remove the oil fill
cap/dipstick to add
oil.
CLOSEDOPEN
Add Hydraulic Oil To Oil Tank
1. Make sure the log splitter is on a flat, level
surface.
2. Remove the oil dipstick from the oil tank.
Operation
Many accidents occur when more
than one person operates the log
splitter.
If a helper is assisting in loading
logs to be split, never operate the
controls until the helper is clear of
the area.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL!
This equipment and/or its engine
may include evaporative emissions
control system components,
required to meet EPA and/or CARB
regulations, that will only function
properly when the fuel tank has been
filled to the recommended level.
Overfilling may cause permanent
damage to evaporative emissions
control system components. Filling
to the recommended level ensures
a vapor gap required to allow for
fuel expansion. Pay close attention
while filling the fuel tank to ensure
that the recommended fuel level
inside the tank is not exceeded. Use
a portable gasoline container with an
appropriately sized dispensing spout
when filling the tank. Do not use a
funnel or other device that obstructs
the view of the tank filling process.
Always check oil level before
starting the engine and keep level
full.
The hydraulic reservoir should be
filled with hydraulic fluid before
starting or operation
Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive. You can be burned or
seriously injured when handling fuel.
Use extreme care when handling
gasoline.
Never remove the hydraulic oil
dipstick when the engine is running
or hot. Hot oil can escape causing
severe burns. Allow the log splitter
to cool completely before removing
the hydraulic oil dipstick.
Fill the fuel tank outdoors, never
indoors. Gasoline vapors can ignite
if they collect inside an enclosure.
Explosion can result.
DO NOT OVERFILL. Check engine
oil level daily and add as needed.
3. The recommended hydraulic oil type:
10W AW32
ASLE H-150
ISO 32
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The splitter wedge is designed to reach the full
extension before contacting the foot plate.
To extend the life of the hydraulic cylinder, avoid
“bottoming out” the wedge plate to the foot piece.
To conform with industry safety recommendations,
the wedge stops 1.5 inches from the end of the stroke.
Forward position – Move the lever in this
direction to extend the cylinder toward the
foot plate. Keep pressure on the lever until
the log splits. The lever does not lock in this
position. Release as soon as the log is split or
the cylinder is fully extended.
Split Control Handle
Stop Engine
Return the cylinder to fully retracted position
or home position. Move the Throttle lever to
SLOW ( ). Move the engine switch to OFF.
Close the fuel shut-off valve ( ).
If the engine is hot,
closing the choke is
not necessary.
5. Move the throttle
lever slightly to the
FAST speed.
Starting Engine
1. Make sure the control lever is in the neutral
position.
2. Move the engine
switch to the ON
position.
3. Open the fuel shut-
off valve.
4. Move the choke
lever to the
CLOSED position.
6. Pull the recoil starter until engine
compression has become difficult to pull.
Let the recoil return to the home position,
then pull quickly to start the engine. Repeat
steps as needed. Fully open the choke
and set the throttle to the FAST position,
before operating the unit.
SLOWFAST
OPENCLOSED
SLOWFAST
OPENCLOSED
ONOFF
ONOFF
5. Start the engine and use the control valve
handle to extend and retract the wedge five
times to remove air from the high pressure
lines.
6. With the wedge retracted and engine off,
check the oil level again. Fill if necessary.
7. Cycle the cylinder again until it has a
constant speed. This indicates that all air
has been expelled.
4. Make sure the hydraulic oil level reaches the
upper line of the dipstick.
Oil Tank Cap
HYDRAULIC
OIL
FILLING
MAX.
MIN.
Completely install the dipstick when
checking oil level.
Rapid retraction of the starter cord
(kickback) will pull your handand
arm toward the engine faster than
you can let go. Broken bones,
fractures, bruises, or sprains could
result.
Sudden stopping at a high speed under
a heavy load is not recommended.
Engine damage may result.
Never operate through the relief
valve for more than 5 seconds.
OPERATION
OPERATION

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Stuck Log Procedure
If a log does not split completely and becomes
stuck on the wedge, never attempt to
remove it by modifying the splitter or adding
attachments to the splitter.
Move the control lever to the Reverse positon
and allow the cylinder to retract until the stuck
log contacts the stripper plates. Continue to
retract the cylinder until the log is dislodged
from the wedge.
Neutral position – In this position the cylinder
does not move even though the engine is
running.
Reverse position – Move the lever in this
position to retract the cylinder. Push the lever
fully in this direction to lock it return mode. The
lever will automatically return to the neutral
position once the cylinder fully retracts.
Reverse PositionForward Position
Neutral Position
Reverse Position
Neutral Position
Forward Position
Keep hands and fingers away from
the splitter wedge and log stripper
during cylinder retraction.
Cracks in logs can close quickly
and pinch fingers. Keep fingers
away from any cracks that open in
partially split logs.
Do not use the unit if the stripper
plates are bent or damaged. Bent
or damaged stripper plates must be
repaired or replaced before use.
OPERATION
OPERATION

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Moving By Hands
Follow the instructions below for safely moving
the log splitter.
1. Make sure the log splitter is locked in the
horizontal position with latch rod before
moving.
2. Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the OFF
position. This prevents carburetor flooding
and reduces the chance of fuel leakage.
Refer to the engine manual for fuel valve
location.
3. Lock the support leg in the DOWN position
before you move the log splitter.
4. Move the log splitter by hand to desired
work site.
6. Tow the log splitter carefully to desired
work site.
3. Make sure hitch is in good working order.
4. Check safety chains. Two safety chains must
be used while towing. Cross safety chains
under the coupler, allowing only enough
slack for vehicle turns.
5. Pull out the lock lever and put the support
leg in the UP position, then release the lever
and make sure the leg is secured.
2. Check the tires to ensure they are fully
inflated to 30 PSI for proper functionality.
Towing by vehicle
1. Turn the fuel shut-
off valve off. This
prevents fuel from
flooding the engine.
ONOFF
TRANSPORTING
The log splitter is heavy. It can
crush and cause serious injury if it
rolls out of control or tips over.
Make sure the log splitter engine is
off. Never move the log splitter with
its engine running.
Never operate through the relief
valve for more than 5 seconds.
Do not overinflate tires. Serious
injury can occur if tire explodes.
Be aware of the added length of the
splitter.
Never tow this log splitter over 45
mph. Faster speeds may result in
loss of control.
When seating a bead after repair,
do not exceed 30 PSI. Pressures
higher than 30 PSI can cause the
tire and wheel to rupture and
explode.
Never allow anyone to sit or ride on
the log splitter.
Never transport cargo or wood on
the log splitter.
Support Leg lock
Up Position
Down Position
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION