Operator's Manual
Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters
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TOWING:
1. The W1265V is designed for OFF ROaD USE ONLy. It is
designed to be pulled behind a lawn tractor, garden tractor
or ATV only. DO NOT exceed 15 mph when towing the
W1265V log splitter.
2. The log splitter is equipped with a telescopic tongue which is
designed to extend to accommodate ATV racks, extensions, or
anything currently protruding from back of an ATV. DO NOT
over extend the telescopic tongue as personal injury may
result. SEE FIGURE 28.
3. Your log splitter is equipped with a tandem hitch which allows
you to tow an off road ATV/garden type trailer etc. at the same
time. DO NOT exceed 100 lb. tongue weight. SEE FIGURE
29.
4. Make sure the beam is in the lowest position (Transport
Position--SEE FIGURE 30) and the locking pin is securely at-
tached before towing your log splitter.
5. Your log splitter can be used on or off the telescopic tongue
WaRNING
aLWayS WEaR SaFETy GLaSSES DURING OPERaTION.
kEEP HaNDS aND FEET CLEaR OF RaM, STRIPPER
CHaNNELS aND FOOT PLaTE aT aLL TIMES.
DO NOT OPERaTE LOG SPLITTER IF THE OIL LEVEL IS
MORE THaN TWO INCHES FROM TOP OF TaNk WHEN
THE WEDGE IS IN THE RETURNED POSITION.
Transport Position
Non-Transport Position
assembly depending on which assembly configuration you
choose to use. (See set-up instructions located preceding this
section.)
6. For your convenience the ram/beam assembly can be el-
evated, providing more comfort in certain situations. To raise
the beam/ram assembly, pull lock pin first then replace when
up. Place one foot on the axle and pull with an upward and
back motion. Once the ram/beam is elevated be sure to lock
the beam into position with locking pin.
Figure 28
Figure 29
hitching point
hitching points
hitching point
Figure 30
