My Winter Car Firewood Cutter Guide | How To Attach And Use It
The firewood cutter is useful but very picky. If it does not attach, it is usually a lever or position issue. This guide explains exactly how to attach and use the firewood cutter without guessing.
How To Attach The Firewood Cutter
The cutter must be connected to the Kekmet correctly or nothing works.
Back the Kekmet up very close to the firewood cutter. The alignment must be tight.
Inside the Kekmet, use the rear hitch lever to lower the attachment arms. This lever is at the rear of the tractor interior.
Once lowered, get out and click the connection point on the cutter with the mouse. If it does not connect, reposition and try again.
How To Connect The PTO
The cutter will not run without the PTO engaged.
Inside the Kekmet, use the PTO lever located to the left of the steering wheel, opposite the hand throttle.
Activating this starts the drive shaft and conveyor system.
Higher RPM makes the cutter work faster.
How To Use The Firewood Cutter
After attachment and PTO setup, the cutter is ready.
Take a log from the wood pile
Place the log into the cutter slot
The log splits into two pieces
The conveyor moves firewood into the trailer
The trailer must be attached to collect the output.
Common Problems And Fixes
These cause most frustration.
Cutter not attaching, hitch not lowered
PTO not engaged
Kekmet too far from cutter
RPM too low
Move slowly and make small adjustments. This part is finicky by design.
Safety And Handling Notes
The cutter can move when RPM changes.
If the hand throttle pushes the cutter, reduce RPM and re align.
Do not rush attachment or it will pop loose.
Final Blurb
The firewood cutter works once everything is lined up. Lower the hitch, connect the cutter manually, engage the PTO, then feed logs steadily. Take your time or the machine will fight you.
FAQ
Where is the firewood cutter
It is located at the woodshed.
Why will it not attach
The rear hitch is not lowered or alignment is off.
How do I start the cutter
Engage the PTO lever inside the Kekmet.
Does engine speed matter
Yes. Higher RPM increases cutting speed.
Is the firewood cutter purchasable
No. It is found at the woodshed.
