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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otreap Or ’s Mlauna
LS 27 CC — Log Splitter
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA Form No. 769-03987
(May 1, 2008)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Log Splitter manufactured by Cub If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, Cadet LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent phone your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us directly. Cub performance when properly operated and maintained. Cadet’s Customer Support telephone numbers, web site address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want to Please read this entire manual prior to operating the e
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Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain v
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14. This machine should be used for splitting wood only, do 3. Do not operate machine while under the influence of not use it for any other purpose. alcohol, drugs, or medication. 15. Follow the instructions in the manual(s) provided with any 4. Never allow anyone to operate this machine without attachment(s) for this machine. proper instruction. 5. Always operate this machine with all safety equipment Preparation in place and working. Make sure all controls are properly adjusted for safe
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3. To prevent fires, clean debris and chaff from the engine Spark Arrestor and muffler areas. If the engine is equipped with a spark arrester muffler, clean and inspect it regularly according to WARNING: This machine is equipped with an manufacturers instructions. Replace if damaged. internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, 4. Periodically check that all nuts and bolts, hose clamps, and brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the hydrau
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Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING— CRUSHING HAZARD Keep hands away from wedge, end plate, partly split wood and moving parts. BYSTANDARDS Keep bystanders, helpers and
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Log Splitter • One Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual WARNING! Use extreme caution unpacking this Attaching the Tongue machine. Some components are very heavy and will 1. With the log splitter still standing upright, remove two hex require additional people or mechanical handling bolts and hex nuts from the tank bracket. See Fig. 3-2. equipment. NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side of the Tongue Hex Nuts log
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3. Disconnect the log cradle from the beam on the side of the Connecting Cylinder to Beam control valve. See Fig. 3-5. The log splitter is shipped with the beam in a vertical position. 1. Pull out the vertical beam lock, rotate it back, and pivot the Log Cradle Screws beam to the horizontal position until it locks. See Fig. 3-3. Vertical Beam Lock Figure 3-5 4. Lift and slide the cylinder up to the top of beam and into the weld brackets. See Fig. 3-6. Figure 3-3 2. Disconnect the dislodger fr
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4. Check the fluid level using the dipstick. See Fig. 3-7. Do not Set-Up overfill. Gas and Oil Fill-Up 5. Replace the vented dipstick securely, tightening it until the top of the threads are flush with top of the pipe. Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the engine manual packed with your log splitter. Read the 6. Disconnect the spark plug and prime the pump by pulling instructions carefully. the recoil starter as far as it will go. Repeat approximately 10 times. WARN
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Controls and Features 4 Control Cylinder Log Dislodger Handle Wedge Horizontal Beam Lock Tongue Beam Assembly Log Cradle Jack Stand Vertical Beam Lock Tail Light Figure 4-1 Engine Controls Log Dislodger See the Engine Operator’s Manual for the location and function The log dislodger is designed to remove any partially split wood of the controls on the engine. from the wedge. This may occur while splitting large diameter wood or freshly cut wood. Beam Locks Control Handle These two locks, as th
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Operation 5 Starting the Engine Stopping the Engine 1. Move throttle control (if equipped) to STOP or OFF WARNING! Read, understand and follow all position. instructions and warnings on the machine and in 2. Turn off the engine switch, if so equipped. this manual before operating. WARNING! Wear leather work gloves, safety shoes, Using the Log Splitter and safety glasses when operating a log splitter. 1. Place the log splitter on dry level ground and shut off the Ensure safe footing. engi
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c. Stand in front of the log splitter to operate the control 6. To stabilize the log, place your hand only on the sides of handle and to stabilize the log. See Fig. 5-2. the log. WARNING! Never place a hand on the end between the log and the splitting wedge. 7. Only one adult should stabilize the log and operate the control handle, so the operator has full control over the log and the splitting wedge. 8. Move the control handle FORWARD or DOWN to split the wood. 9. Release the control hand
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3. Attach the coupler hitch to a class I or higher 2” ball on a Never: towing vehicle. Latch securely. 1. Use when fluid is below 20° F or above 150° F. a. If the coupler hitch does not fit on the ball: Turn the 2. Use a solid engine /pump coupling. adjustment nut one turn counter-clockwise. 3. Operate through relief valve for long. b. If the coupler hitch is too loose on the ball: Turn the adjustment nut one turn clockwise. Then recheck 4. Attempt to adjust unloading or relief valve settings
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 3. Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container. WARNING! Do not make any adjustments without first stopping the engine, disconnecting the spark 4. Reinsert the filter and refill the reservoir with three (3) plug wire and grounding it against the engine. gallons of oil. Approved fluids include Dexron® III /Mercon® Always wear safety glasses during operation or automatic transmission fluid or a 10 Weight AW hydraulic while performing any adjustments or rep
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To lower the beam: Off-Season Storage 1. Pull out the vertical beam lock on the reservoir tank. If the log splitter will not be used for more than 30 days, prepare 2. Pivot beam lock down to release the beam. it for storage as follows: 3. Carefully pull back on beam and lower it to the horizontal WARNING! Never store the machine with fuel in position. The horizontal beam lock will lock automatically. the fuel tank inside of building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark, or where igni
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Service 7 9. Align pump coupling half with nylon “spider” by rotating Flexible Pump Coupler engine using starter handle. Slide coupling half into place The flexible pump coupler is a nylon “spider” insert, located while guiding three mounting bolts through holes in pump between the pump and the engine shaft. Over time, the coupler support bracket. will harden and deteriorate. Replace the coupler if you detect 10. Secure with nuts removed earlier. vibration or noise coming from the area bet
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Troubleshooting 8 Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Choke not in CHOKE position. 3. Move choke to CHOKE position. 4. Faulty spark plug. 4. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 5. Blocked fuel line. 5. Clean fuel line. 6. Throttle control lever not in correct starting 6. Move throttle lever to FAST position. position. Engine runs erratic 1. Log Splitter
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Problem Cause Remedy Slow cylinder shaft speed 1. Gear sections damaged. 1. See authorized service dealer. while extending and 2. Excessive pump inlet vacuum. 2. Make certain pump inlet hoses are clear and retracting unblocked-use short, large diameter inlet hoses. 3. Slow engine speed. 3. See authorized service dealer. 4. Damaged relief valve. 4. See authorized service dealer. 5. Incorrect oil level. 5. Check oil level. 6. Contaminated oil. 6. Drain oil, clean reservoir and refill. 7. Dire
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Replacement Parts 9 Component Part Number and Description 625-0062 Tail Light Kit 737-0348A Vented Dipstick 735-04103 Spider Bushing 718-04395 Coupling, .875 718-04392 Coupling, .500 710-1842 Set Screw 723-0405 Hydraulic Oil Filter 737-04093 Inlet Filter 734-0872 Tire, 16.0 x 4.8 x 8.0 Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.cubcadet.com. 19
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CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LOG SPLITTERS & JET SWEEPS The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with d. Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, exported outside of the United States and/or Canada, and their its possessions and territories, and by MTD Products Limited with respective possessions and territories, except those sold through respect to new merchandi
