Bolens 522 - Manual (Page 5)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Tools Required for Assembly
(1) Crowbar or Large Screwdriver
(1) Soft Hammer or Mallet
(2) 9/16" Wrenches*
(2) 1/2" Wrenches*
(1) 7/16" Wrench*
(1) 13/16" Wrench*
(1) 7/8" Wrench*
(1) Wrench*
(1) Screwdriver
(1) Pliers
(1) Knife
(1) Cutters
*Adjustable Wrenches may be used.
Other Materials Required for Assembly:
Engine Oil
Unleaded Gasoline
Approximately 4 Gallons of Dexron II Automatic
Transmission Fluid or 10W Non-Foaming Hydraulic
Fluid
Reservoir
Engine and Tank Assembly
’ump Assembly
Beam Support/
Latch Bracket
Hitch
Assembly
FIGURE 1.
Tongue Assembly
A
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2 .
3.
4.
5.
IMPORTANT: This unit has been shipped without
gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service
engine with gasoline and oil before operating your
log splitter. Refer to the separate engine manual.
UNPACKING
WARNING: Exercise extreme caution as
parts are very heavy. Mechanical handling
equipment should be used, or sufficient
people to prevent injury.
Pry the top, sides and ends off crate using a
crowbar or large screwdriver.
Set panels aside to avoid tire punctures.
Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.
Remove wheels and small box from crate.
Cut and remove straps which secure parts to
bottom of crate. Unbolt parts which are bolted to
the bottom of the crate.
Most of the hardware for the assembly of the log
splitter has been placed in position on the various
parts.
Parts in Crate (See figure 1)
Reservoir Tank Assembly
Engine and Pump Assembly (Bolted to bottom of
carton)—Connected to Wedge, Beam and
Cylinder Assembly by Pressure Hose
Wedge, Beam and Cylinder Assembly
Tongue Assembly
Wheels
Small box which contains:
Hitch Assembly
Beam Support/Latch Bracket
Two (2) Hub Caps
INSTALLATION OF WHEELS
Attach the wheels to the reservoir tank assembly as
follows. See figure 2.
1. Block up the reservoir tank assembly about 8
inches.
2. Remove and discard plastic shipping caps on the
outside of the wheels.
3. Remove the cotter pin, hex slotted nut and flat
washer from each axle. Place one wheel on each
axle, hub side toward the log splitter (valve stem
facing outward).