WX370
3-point Hitch Wood Splitter
Operating Instructions
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Fig. 12 –
Attached to Tractor
6.2 Connecting Hydraulic Hoses
WARNING!
Hydraulic oil under pressure can penetrate the
skin or eyes causing serious injury.
• Tighten all connections before applying
pressure.
• Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard or
wood, not a hand. Take care to protect hands
and body from high-pressure fl uids. Wear a
face shield or goggles for eye protection.
• If an accident occurs, see a doctor familiar
with this type of injury immediately.
W040
00744
Fig. 13 –
Connecting Hydraulic hoses
1.
Clean any dirt from the quick-disconnect couplers
on the tractor.
2.
Route the splitter hoses along the tractor hitch to
avoid binding and pinching, then connect them to
the tractor couplers. The protective caps on the
hoses are colored to indicate function—red is the
pressure line, blue is return.
As an additional check, the ports on the
control valve are labeled IN (pressure from
tractor) and OUT (return to tractor).
3.
Start up the tractor engine.
4.
Move the splitter hydraulic lever to move the
wedge.
5.
If the wedge does not move in the same direction
as the hydraulic lever, reverse the hoses.
6.
Slowly raise the machine through its operating
range to make sure that there is no interference or
binding.
7.
To unhook from the tractor, reverse the above
procedure. Always park the machine in a dry, level
area.
8.
Place the protective caps on the hose ends.
