Yard-Man 550 Thru 570 - Manual (Page 11)

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Transporting the Log Splitter
IMPORTANT: Always turn fuel valve to OFF position
before transporting the log splitter.
1. Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make cer-
tain the beam is locked securely with the horizontal
beam lock.
2. Remove spring clip and clevis pin from jack stand.
3. Support the tongue and pivot the jack stand up
against the tongue. See Figure 4-4.
4. Secure with the spring clip and clevis pin previously
removed. See Figure 4-4.
5. Attach coupler hitch to a class I or higher 2” ball on a
towing vehicle; latch securely.
a. If coupler hitch does not fit on ball: Turn
adjustment nut one turn counter-clockwise.
b. If coupler hitch is too loose on ball: Turn
adjustment nut one turn clockwise.
6. Connect the safety chains to the towing vehicle.
7. Plug in the tail lights, if so equipped, to the tail light
connector on the tow vehicle.
WARNING: Do not tow faster than
45mph and check local, state, and
federal requirements before towing on
any public road.
NOTE: Use caution when backing up. It is recom-
mended to use a spotter outside the vehicle.
6. Use a flexible “spider” type coupling between engine
and pump drive shafts.
7. Keep hoses clear and unblocked.
8. Bleed air out of hoses before operating.
9. Flush and clean hydraulic system before restarting
after servicing.
10. Use “pipe dope” on all hydraulic fittings.
11. Allow time for warm-up before splitting wood.
12. Prime the pump before initial start-up by turning over
the engine with spark plug disconnected (if not already
done at factory).
13. Split wood along the grain (lengthwise) only.
Never:
1. Use when fluid is below 20° F or above 150° F.
2. Use a solid engine /pump coupling.
3. Operate through relief valve for long.
4. Attempt to adjust unloading or relief valve settings
without pressure gauges.
5. Operate with air in hydraulic system.
6. Use teflon tape on hydraulic fittings.
7. Attempt to cut wood across the grain.
8. Attempt to remove partially split wood from the wedge
with your hands. Fully retract wedge to dislodge wood
with log dislodger.
Raising and Lowering Beam
1. Use control handle to run wedge up and down beam
6 to 8 times to circulate the hydraulic fluid, which will
warm and thin the fluid.
2. Place log splitter on a firm, level surface.
To raise the beam for vertical operation:
3. Pull out the horizontal beam lock on the tongue.
4. Pivot beam lock down to release the beam.
5. Move the beam to the vertical position. Secure it with
the beam lock on the reservoir tank assembly.
WARNING: Always use the log splitter
in the vertical position when splitting
heavy logs.
To lower the beam:
1. Pull out the vertical beam lock on the reservoir tank.
2. Pivot beam lock down to release the beam.
3. Carefully pull back on beam and lower it to the
horizontal position.The horizontal beam lock will lock
automatically. See Figure 4-1.
4
Operating
Your Log
Splitter
WARNING
Always use the log
splitter in the vertical
position when splitting
heavy logs.
Do not tow faster than
45mph and check
local, state, and federal
requirements before
towing on any public
road.
Figure 4-4