STEP 1: Remove the top board from the crate.Leave the side board facing the tank and wheels inplace. Remove the two end boards and the frontboard.CAUTION: FLATTEN EXPOSED NAILSWITH A HAMMER TO AVOIDPOSSIBLE INJURY.STEP 2: Remove the tongue assembly (3)* fromthe crate. Put the ground stand (34)* in theupright position and lock in place with pin (37)*.STEP 3: Set one of the wood blocks from thecrate underneath the tank (2)* so that it sits inthe upright position.STEP 4: Attach the tongue (3)* to the tank/axleassembly (2)* as shown in the diagram using thetwo 1 /2 " NC x 4 1 / 2 " hex cap screws (27)*,lockwashers (28)* and 1 / 2 " NC hex nuts (30)*provided in the hardware kit. Flatwashers areincluded in the hardware kit should it benecessary to use them as spacers to eliminate playbetween the tongue and tank/tongue mountingplate. Tighten. The side board on the crate keepsthe unit stable. Remove the board after thisassembly step is complete.STEP 5: Roll the tank/tongue assembly (2 & 3)*off the bottom board of the crate.STEP 6: Remove the stripper plate (71)* fromthe beam (1)* and set it aside. Turn the beamassembly (1)* 90º and center it on the bottom ofthe crate. Then slide the cylinder (4)* back as faras possible from the beam foot plate until it locks.3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS8NOTE:The following instructions pertain to Gearmore Log Splitters, models T22B & T22H.This Log Splitter comes partially assembled. Refer to the drawing and parts list should it becomenecessary to disassemble the unit for repair or replacement of parts.STEP 7: Attach the stripper plate (71)* to thebeam. You may need to wiggle the plate back andforth until the holes line up. Use the 3 / 8 " bolts and3 / 8 " lockwashers provided in the hardware kit.Place the 3 / 8 " flatwashers provided in thehardware kit in front of the lockwashers next tothe hole. Push the stripper plate (71)* down untilthere is no play in the bolts. Tighten.STEP 8: Slide the beam (1)* off the bottom ofthe crate and carefully set it upright. Roll thetank/tongue assembly (2 & 3)* into positionbetween the two tabs on the beam (1)* as shownin the diagram. Slide the pivot pin (25)* throughthe holes and secure with clip pin (26)*.STEP 9: Lower the beam (1)* to the horizontalposition so that the hole in the beam fits over thepin (32)* on the tongue (3)*. Lock in place with thelynch pin (31)* provided in the hardware kit.STEP 10: Connect the 3 /4 " I.D. x 35" return hose(53)* to the 3 / 4 " NPT x 3 / 4 " tube fitting on the valve(5)*. Tighten hose clamp (18)*. Remove the plasticplug from the other valve port and connect the 1 /2 "I.D. pressure hose coming from the pump (9)* tothe swivel elbow fitting (50)* on the valve (5)*.Tighten the nut securely.STEP 11: Remove the pin and cotter from thevalve (5)* handle. Put the handle in the uprightposition and secure with pin and cotter.* See Parts Breakdown (Pages 15 - 17) in this manual.