Towing - Oregon 596279 Manual Del Propietário

D. Remove lock pin from the front of the beam. Pick up the front of the beam approximately 2 inches and slide the
beam towards the rear of the unit until the lock hole lines up with the second horizontal lock hole on the tongue.
lower beam into slot and reinstall lock pin.
4. To split wood in the vertical position:
A. First move beam to EWZ position in step 3.
B. Remove beam lock pin and pivot lock pin near beam pivot.
C. Carefully tilt the beam up until the foot plate is sitting squarely on the ground and the log splitter is stable.
D. Reinstall pivot lock pin at the vertical lock position and beam lock pin into hitch.
E. Place the log on the foot plate up against the beam.
5. When the beam is returned to the horizontal position, make sure the beam lock pin is secured in lock position and
second pin is stored in rear hole on tongue.See illustration on page 12, step 5.
6. With the engine running, depress and hold the valve handle so that the cylinder will drive the wedge into the log.
Extend the cylinder until the log splits or to the end of its stroke. If the log has not completely split after the cylinder
has reached the end of its extension, retract the cylinder.
IMPORTANT: Holding the valve in the "actuate" position at the end of the stroke may damage the pump. Always use
extra care when splitting logs with unsquare ends.
NOTE: For operation in wooded areas, obtain a spark arrester for the exhaust system. see the engine operating and
maintenance manual and check with your authorized engine service center. See also Fire prevention on page 6
of this manual.
IMPORTANT: To extend the life of the hydraulic cylinder, avoid "bottoming out" wedge plate to the foot plate. To con-
form with industry safety recommendations, the wedge stops 1 inch from the foot plate.

TOWING

This log splitter is equipped with pneumatic tires, a class 1 coupler (2 in. diameter ball required) and safety chains.
Before towing, the safety chains must be secured to the hitch or bumper of the vehicle. Local regulations should be
checked regarding licensing, lights, towing, etc. Turn fuel shut off valve on the engine to the "OFF" position prior to tow-
ing. Failure to do so may result in flooding the engine. Do not exceed 45 mph when towing this log splitter. See also
Towing Safety on page 7 of this manual.
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