Transporting the Log Splitter
Transporting the Log Splitter
• Never move the log splitter with the log carriage in the vertical position
• Never move the log splitter with the motor running
• Make sure fuel valve on log splitter motor is in the “OFF” position
• Make sure there are no loose parts or debris on the log splitter to fall off while it’s being towed
• Never tow the log splitter with a log on it
• Make sure the front leg is retracted and pinned up before transporting
• Make sure log splitter’s ball coupler is fi rmly attached to ball on tow vehicle hitch:
• Raise hitch latch to unlocked position
Preparation
If fuel valve isn’t shut off , fuel will be forced into the cylinder and crankcase during
travel. If that happens, the engine motor oil and spark plug have to be replaced.
WARNING
• Place hitch onto ball of tow vehicle’s trailer hitch
• Lower hitch latch into locked position and secure with locking bolt
• Make sure that safety chains are securely attached, with suffi cient slack to allow for turning
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