Echo Bear Cat 71544-00 User Manual

Instructions

SUBJECT: WELDED WEDGE KIT,

Part # 71544-00

WARNING

Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine,
shut off power source, remove key, disconnect the
battery cables (if applicable) and make sure all moving
parts have come to a complete stop.

FITS MODELS:

ALL LOG SPLITTERS

INSTALLATION

1. Remove the existing wedge.

2. Using the provided 1/2 x 3" carriage bolt (1),
washer and toplock nut (7), secure the new
welded wedge (2) to cylinder. Make sure the

new wedge is pressed against the cylinder
attachment point as firmly as possible before
applying full torque to nut and carriage bolt.

3. Place the six 1/2 x 2" carriage bolts (3) into holes
of cast wedge base. Working one side at a time,
stack the wedge spacer (4) and bottom wedge
plate (5) and place onto three carriage bolts
securing them with 1/2" centerlock nuts. Repeat
for other side of wedge.

4. For log splitters serial number C01076 and VIN
5VJAA001XBW003132 below, the addition of
the shims (6) will be necessary when mounting
the spacers (4) and bottom plates (5) to wedge.
See illustration for mounting details.

WELDED WEDGE KIT, PN 71544-00

PART # DESCRIPTION QTY.

15049 NUT, 1/2 CENTERLOCK GR8 ZP 6

15186-00 BOLT, 1/2 X 3 CRG GR8 1

15339 BOLT, 1/2 X 2 CRG 6

15762-00 WASHER, 1/2 GR8 SAE FLAT 1

15849-00 NUT, 1/2 TOPLOCK GR8 NF ZP 1

71540-12 WELDMENT, LOG SPLITTER WEDGE 1

77376-12 SPACER, WEDGE 2

77377-12 PLATE, BOTTOM WEDGE 2

77378-12 SHIM, SPACER 2

7

3

1

2

4

6

5

Instruction Sheet

PN 71555-00

Rev. 040715

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