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 or pipe plug, as
the case may be, 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 or a ruler. See
Figure 6. Do not overfill. Replace vented dipstick or
the pipe plug 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 to
turn the engine over. Repeat 10 times.
• Reconnect the spark plug wire and start engine
following instructions on page 8.
• Use control handle to engage the wedge to the
farthest extended position. Then retract the wedge.
• Refill tank as specified on the dipstick. If your log
splitter is equipped with a vent plug instead of
dipstick, refill to 3-3.5” from top edge of pipe.
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 vented
dipstick, or the vent plug, as the system builds heat and
the fluid expands and seeks a balanced level.
• Attach taillights, if so equipped, following the
taillight kit manual included with your log splitter.
Disconnect
Carriage Bolt
Hex
Nut
Lock
Washer
Log Cradle
Attach log
cradle here
Attach dislodger
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
