Echo Bear Cat LS27270T - Manual (Page 10)

6 LOG SPLITTER
Section
ASSEMBLY
2.1 INSTALL THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER
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Fig. 1. Hydraulic cylinder installation
The log splitter is shipped with the hydraulic cylinder
moved forward on the main beam. To install the hydraulic
cylinder:
Remove the right hand ledge tube by removing two
snap pins (Figure 1).
Remove the six 3/8" x 3/4" bolts that connect the
cylinder cradle to the main beam.
Slide the hydraulic cylinder and valve assembly back
until the ports at the ram end of the cylinder rest in the
notches of the main beam.
Secure the hydraulic cylinder by reinstalling the cylinder
cradle from step 2. Use the six 3/8" x 3/4" bolts.
Reinstall the right hand ledge tube with the two snap
pins.
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2.2 ATTACH THE HITCH
Insert the hitch pole into the hitch channel on the log
splitter trailer.
Insert the provided 3/8" hitch pin through the rear hitch
channel hole and rear hitch tube hole. Secure the hitch
pin with a hairpin clip.
Insert a 3/8" x 3" bolt through the hitch channel and
hitch tube as shown in Figure 2. Install a 3/8" washer
and nylock nut on the bolt. Torque to 30 ft-lbs.
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Fig. 2. Hitch installation