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TRANSPORTING
MOVING BY HANDS
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The log splitter
is
heavy. It can crush and cause
Lil
serious injury if it rolls out of control or tips over.
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.
� Make sure the log splitter engine
is
off, Never move
Lil
the log splitter with its engine running.
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.
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Do not move the log splitter up or down hills by hand.
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Never allow anyone to sit or ride on the log splitter.
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Never transport cargo or wood on the log splitter.
TOWING BY VEHICLE
1. Turn the fuel shut-off
valve
off.
This prevents fuel
from
flooding
the engine.
2. Check the tires to ensure they
are
fully inflated to 30 PSI
for
proper functionality.
� Do not overinflate tires. Serious injury can occur if
Lll
tire explodes.
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When seating a bead after repair, do not exceed 30
Lil
PSI. Pressures higher than 30 PSI can cause the tire
and wheel to rupture and explode.
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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.
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Down Position
Support Leg lock
Figure 13
6. Tow the log splitter carefully to desired work site.
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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.
Drive slowly and take extra caution when traveling
over rough terrain.
If towing on a public road, make sure to comply with
all local, state, and federal towing requirements. It
is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to obtain
licensing, trailer lights, safety chains, or signage as
needed to comply.
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Turn off the towing vehicle before leaving the splitter
Lil
unattended.
7. Lock the support leg in the
DOWN
position and disconnect
from
vehicle.
� Never operate the log splitter while it is attached to
Lil
the vehicle.
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