Echo LS21 Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 10)

6 LOG SPLITTER
Section
FeaTures & ConTrols
understanding how your machine works will help you achieve the best results when using your machine. The following
descriptions define the features and controls of your machine.
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1. Hitch safety chains: Safety chains are used during
towing to prevent the machine from completely
separating from the tow vehicle in the event the coupler
detaches from the tow vehicle. Cross the safety chains
under the hitch and connect to the towing vehicle.
2. Hitch jack: Always have in uP position and clear from
the ground when machine is moving. When machine is
in use, place in DOWN position on a level surface.
3. Hydraulic pump: The pump provides hydraulic power
to the system.
4. Hydraulic fluid tank: The hydraulic system on this log
splitter comes filled with high performance Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF) to accommodate operation in
temperatures below 32 degrees F (0 degrees C). When
adding or replacing ATF, use a Dexron ® III or Mercon ®
qualified product. Check the fluid on level ground with
the jack stand in the down position. .
5. splitting area: Place logs to be cut in the splitting area.
Keep all body parts clear of the splitting area when the
splitting wedge is in motion.
6. splitting wedge: The splitting wedge is connected to
the ram of the hydraulic cylinder.
7. log splitter control lever: Push the lever toward the
splitting area to extend the ram of the hydraulic cylinder.
Pull the lever away from the splitting area to retract the
ram. The lever will automatically return to the neutral
position when the ram is fully retracted.
8. Hydraulic cylinder: Extend and retract the ram of the
hydraulic cylinder with the log splitter control lever.
9. stripper Plate: Pushes wood off the splitting wedge
as wedge is retracted.
10. engine Guard Plate: Protects engine from falling log
pieces.
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