EarthQuake W1265B - Manual (Page 18)

Operator's Manual
Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters
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aLTERNaTE aSSEMBLy*
Your log splitter can be assembled without the telescopic tongue
assembly for even greater portability depending on your specific
needs. Follow the alternate instructions to assemble your splitter in
this manner. *aLTERNaTE aSSEMBLy WILL NOT WORk IN CON-
JUNCTION WITH OPTIONaL LOG CRaDLE.
1. Remove fasteners holding engine from base plate and re-
move engine. Set aside fasteners for later use.
2. Mount engine base plate to ram/beam assembly using
grade 5 (or greater) fasteners (not included in hardware
package).
Notice the positioning of the base plate and hole configu-
ration. SEE FIGURES 18 AND 19.
3. Remount engine to pre-drilled holes in base plate using the
fasteners that were previously removed. SEE FIGURE 20.
4. Install hydraulic valve control lever. Secure with pin and cot-
ter key. SEE FIGURE 21
STaRTING:
CaUTION
aLWayS WEaR SaFETy GLaSSES DURING OPERaTION.
DO NOT STaRT OR RUN THE ENGINE WITHOUT OIL IN
THE HyDRaULIC RESERVOIR aND ENGINE.
Figure 18 Figure 19
beam mounting holes
5. Install high pressure hydraulic hose to pump/engine assem-
bly and hydraulic valve assembly Swivel end of hose goes on
pump. SEE FIGURE 22.
TIp: Jiggle the fitting while tightening to ensure that the fit-
ting seats properly.
6. Install hydraulic return line. Tighten with hose clamps. SEE
FIGURE 23.
7. See hydraulic filling instructions in "Operation" section.