Echo LS21 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 10)

6 LOG SPLITTER
2.2 ATTACHING THE HITCH
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2.3 INSTALLING THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER
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1. Place coupler(8) on end of hitch pole(9), insert two 1/2 x 3" bolts(6) through the coupler holes and Secure with 1/2
centerlock nuts.
2. Position a safety chain(2) on each side of the hitch in the hole behind the coupler(8). Insert 3/8 x 3-1/4" bolt(7) with
washers and nylock nuts through the top link of the safety chains and hole behind the coupler.
3. Attach lanyard(1) to jack stand with 1/4 x 3/4" bolt(4), washer, and nut. Then attach lanyard to hitch pin(3).
4. Attach the jack stand(10) to the hitch pole(9) using 3/8 x 3" bolt(5) and nylock nut. Swing jack stand up into the stored
position and secure by using the hitch pin(3) and cotter pin from step 3.
5. Place hitch pole in position at the front of the machine and mount using 3/8 x 3" bolt(5), nylock nut, hitch pin(3) and
cotter pin as shown above.
The log splitter is shipped with the hydraulic cylinder
moved forward on the main beam. To install the
hydraulic cylinder:
1. Remove the two 5/16 x 1" bolts(1) that connect
the cylinder cradle (2) to the main beam and
discard.
2. Slide the hydraulic cylinder(3) and valve
assembly back until the ports at the ram end of
the cylinder rest in the notches of the main beam.
3. Secure the hydraulic cylinder by reinstalling the
cylinder cradle(2) from step 1. Use six 5/16 x 1"
bolts(1), washers, and nuts from the owners kit.