DR Power Hydraulic 20-Ton - Manual (Page 20)

16 DR  20-Ton WOOD SPLITTER Safety & Operating Instructions
Transporting the Splitter
1. Remove the optional Four-Way Wedge, Table Grate, Log Lift (see Chapter 3) and
transport them separately in the tow vehicle.
2. Make sure there are no loose parts or debris on the wood splitter that will fall off while
the machine is being towed.
3. Never tow the wood splitter with a log on it.
4. Make sure the wood splitter's 2" ball coupler is firmly attached
to the 2" ball on the tow vehicle hitch:
a.) Raise hitch latch to the unlocked position (Figure 14).
b.) Place the wood splitter hitch onto the 2" ball of the tow
vehicle's trailer hitch.
c.) Lower the hitch latch into the locked position and secure
with locking pin (Figure 14).
6. Make sure that the safety chains on the wood splitter’s hitch
are securely attached to your tow vehicle, with sufficient slack
to allow for turning.
7. Make sure the front swing-down support leg is retracted and
pinned up before transporting the wood splitter.
Towing Safety
Never allow anyone to ride on the wood splitter.
Never transport anything on the wood splitter.
Obey local, state, and federal regulations when you tow the wood splitter on public
roads and highways.
Note: Some states may require the wood splitter to be registered with the State
Department of Motor Vehicles.
Fenders and light kits, required in some states, are available from Country Home
Products as optional equipment.
Do not exceed 30 MPH while towing the wood splitter.
Towing the wood splitter can affect handling:
□ The wood splitter might track at an angle the tow vehicle.
□ The wood splitter can turn tighter than the tow vehicle does.
Never back up the tow vehicle with the wood splitter attached. The wood splitter can
jackknife, causing damage to itself and/or the tow vehicle.
Long distance towing is not recommended. The wood splitter does not have springs to
absorb road shock. Extended towing can cause unnecessary wear .
WARNING! NEVER move the wood splitter with the engine running.
Latch Raised
Figure 14
Locking Pin
WARNING! Do not rely on the Log Lift support to keep the Log Lift
raised while transporting the wood splitter.