Troy-Bilt FLEX Serie Manual Del Operador página 7

Connecting with the FLEX™ Power Base
NOTE: All references to the left or right side are from
the operator's position. Any exceptions will be noted.
1. Roll the FLEX™ Power Base over to the log
splitter attachment with the kickstand UP.
See Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2
2. Roll the FLEX™ Power Base forward and tip it
up, engaging the top part of the log splitter
attachment with the handle mount provided
on the FLEX™ Power Base (1 of Figure 4-3).
3. Tip the FLEX™ Power Base backwards to
engage the two bottom connection points
(2 and 3 of Figure 4-3).
Note: The operator will be able to hear the
lower mounts engage and lock (latching
sound) when coupled properly. To test if
coupled properly, lift up on the handles. If
the unit comes apart, the connection was
not made. Ensure that the kickstand is still
in the UP position, and swiftly tip the FLEX™
Power Base backward with the top mount
engaged.
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1
3
Figure 4-3
Disconnecting from the FLEX™ Power Base
1. The kickstand acts only as a locking device
for the attachment to the FLEX™ Power Base.
The only time the operator would need
to deploy the kickstand once connected
to an attachment would be in the case of
uncoupling the FLEX™ Power Base from the
attachment.
Preparing Log Splitter for Use
WARNING: Always keep hands and
feet clear of the equipment's moving
parts.
1. Connect the FLEX™ Power Base to the
attachment.
2. Pull the locking pin (a) from the cylinder
base. Slide the cylinder back to lock in place.
See Figure 4-4.
Transport/Storage
Postion
Figure 4-4
3. Reinstall the locking pin (c). See Figure 4-5.
Operating/Splitting
Position
Figure 4-5
4. Place the log splitter on level, solid and dry
ground.
5. Start the engine on the FLEX™ Power Base
in accordance with the Operator's Manual
included with that machine.
Preparing Log Splitter for Storage
1. Move the Hydraulic Valve Control Lever to
the reverse position until the cylinder piston
is fully retracted.
2. Stop the engine on the FLEX™ Power Base
in accordance with the Operator's Manual
included with that machine.
3. Remove the locking pin.
4. Return the cylinder back to the storage/
transport position.
5. Place the locking pin back into cylinder
base to lock the log splitter in the storage/
transport position.
6. Disconnect the FLEX™ Power Base from the
attachment.
Using the Log Splitter
NOTE: Always operate on level ground, otherwise
fluid may be forced out through the air vent hole.
1. Place the log against the splitting wedge.
Only split wood in the direction of the grain.
2. Stabilize the log — if needed — with your
left hand on the side of the log only. Never
place a hand on the end between the log
and the ram.
NOTE: Only one adult should stabilize the
log and operate the hydraulic valve control
so that the operator has full control over the
log and the ram.
3. Move the hydraulic valve control FORWARD
until the ram touches the log. Release the
hydraulic valve control to NEUTRAL position
to stop the ram movement. See Figure 4-6.
Operating
Position
Forward
4. Remove your left hand from the log. Move
the hydraulic valve control FORWARD to split
the log.
5. Move the hydraulic valve control BACK to
fully retract the ram to the locked position.
IMPORTANT: For proper valve control handle
function, cylinder must be fully seated and locked in
operating position. Refer to Figure 4-4 and Figure 4-5.
Operating Tips
Always:
1. Use clean fluid and check fluid regularly.
2. Use an approved hydraulic fluid. Approved
fluids include Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic
Fluid, Dexron® III/Mercon® Automatic
Transmission Fluid, Pro-Select™ AW-32
Hydraulic Oil or 10WAW-ISO Viscosity Grade
32 Hydraulic Oil.
3. Keep hoses clear and unblocked.
Neutral
Reverse
Figure 4-6
WARNING: Never remove partially
split wood from the wedge with your
hands. Your fingers may become
trapped between the split wood.
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