6
• Disconnect the log cradle from the beam on the
side of the control valve. See Figure 4.
Figure 4
• Lift and slide the cylinder up to the top of beam and
into the weld brackets.
• Attach the dislodger over the wedge assembly and
secure with hardware, previously removed, to the
weld brackets. See Figure 5.
NOTE: Once the six hex screws are tightened, there
may be a slight gap between the dislodger and the weld
brackets. This gap is normal.
• Reattach the log cradle to the side of the beam with
the control valve, aligning the ends of the cradle
with the beam flanges. See Figure 5.
• Roll log splitter off the bottom crate.
Figure 5
Preparing the Log Splitter
• Lubricate the beam area (where the splitting wedge
will slide) with engine oil; do not use grease.
• Remove vented reservoir dipstick, which is located
in front of the engine on top of the reservoir tank.
See Figure 6.
• Fill the reservoir tank with Dexron III automatic
transmission fluid or 10W AW hydraulic fluid.
NOTE: The reservoir tank has a capacity of 3.5 gallons.
• Check fluid level using the dipstick. See Figure 6.
• Do not overfill. Replace vented dipstick securely,
tightening it until the top of the threads are flush
with top of the pipe.
Figure 6
• Make sure the spark plug wire is disconnected.
Then prime the pump by pulling the recoil starter as
far as it will go. Repeat approximately 10 times.
• Reconnect the spark plug wire and start engine
following instructions in the OPERATION section.
• Use control handle to engage the wedge to the
farthest extended position. Then retract the wedge.
• Refill tank as specified on the dipstick.
NOTE: Failure to refill the tank will void unit’s warranty.
• Extend and retract the wedge 12 complete cycles
to remove trapped air in the system ( the system is
“self-bleeding”).
• Refill reservoir within range marked on the dipstick.
NOTE: Some fluid may overflow from the vent plug as
the system builds heat and the fluid expands and seeks
a balanced level.
• Attach taillights as instructed in the taillight kit
manual included with your log splitter.
Disconnect
Hex Bolt
Hex
Nut
Lock
Washer
Log Cradle
Attach log
cradle here
WARNING: Much of the original fluid has
been drawn into the cylinder and hoses. Make
certain to refill the reservoir to prevent damage
to the hydraulic pump.
Reservoir
Dipstick
Tank
