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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otreap Or ’s Mlauna
HP 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. 769-07119
(April 26, 2011)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Cub Cadet Log Splitter. It was If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when phone your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us directly. Cub properly operated and maintained. Cadet’s Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want to Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. ensure yo
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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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13. If your machine is equipped with an internal combustion c. Never fuel machine indoors. engine and is intended for use near any unimproved forest, d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is brush, or grass covered land, the engine exhaust should be hot or running. equipped with a spark arrestor. Make sure you comply with e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before applicable local, state, and federal codes. Take appropriate refueling. firefighting equipment with you
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11. When splitting in the vertical position, stabilize the log 9. Do not alter this machine in any manner, alterations such before moving the control handle. Split as follows: as attaching a rope or extension to the control handle, or adding to the width or height of the wedge may result in a. Place log on the end plate and turn until it leans personal injury. against the beam and is stable. 10. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission b. When splitting extra large or uneven log
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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, partially split wood and moving parts. BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders, helpers an
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Log Splitter • One Tongue Assembly • One Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual WARNING! Use extreme caution unpacking this 7. Remove the spring clip and clevis pin from the jack stand on the tongue and then pivot the jack stand towards the machine. Some components are very heavy and will ground into the operating position. See Fig. 3-1. require additional people or mechanical handling equipment. NOTE: All references in this manual to th
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10. Align the holes in the tongue with the holes in the tank 14. Disconnect the dislodger from the beam weld bracket by bracket and secure with the hardware just removed. See removing the six hex screws. See Fig. 3-4. Fig. 3-2. NOTE: The high pressure hose, which runs from the gear pump to the bottom of the control valve, must be above Hex Screws the tongue assembly. 11. The log splitter is shipped with the beam in a vertical position. Remove any bolts or straps securing the end plate to th
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16. Lift and slide the cylinder up to the top of beam and into 20. Cut the metal strap securing the log splitter to the bottom the weld brackets. See Fig. 3-6. of the crate and remove the wood under the engine and/or any other wood, then roll the log splitter off the bottom of the shipping crate. Cylinder 21. The control handle is shipped hanging from the valve on the handle link. 22. Remove the clevis pin and bow-tie cotter pin from the control handle. See Fig. 3-8. Control Handle Weld Br
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3. Check the fluid level using the dipstick. See Fig. 3-9. Do not Set-Up overfill. Gas and Oil Fill-Up NOTE: Approved fluids include Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III/Mercon® automatic Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in transmission fluid, Pro-Select™ AW-32 Hydraulic Oil or the engine manual packed with your log splitter. Read the 10WAW-ISO viscosity grade 32 hydraulic oil. It is not instructions carefully. recommended that fluids be mixed, to top o
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Controls & Features 4 Cylinder Log Dislodger Control Handle Horizontal Beam Lock Tongue Wedge Beam Log Tray End Plate Jack Stand Vertical Beam Lock 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 Log Tray These two locks, as their name suggests, a
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Operation 5 b. To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out Starting & Stopping the Engine on the vertical beam lock and rotate it to secure the Refer to the Engine Operator’s manual packed with your log beam. See Fig. 5-2. splitter for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. Using the Log Splitter Operating Positions 1. Place the log splitter on flat, dry, solid ground. 2. Block the front and back of both wheels. See Fig. 5-1. 2 Vertical 1 Vertical Beam Lock Figure 5-2 5. To
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3. To stabilize the log, place your left hand on the side of the Using the Control Handle log opposite the beam as shown in Fig. 5-1. The control handle has three positions. See Fig. 5-4. WARNING! Never place a hand on the ends of the log, between the log or end plate and the splitting Neutral wedge. Reverse (To stop wedge) (To return wedge) Forward (To split wood) WARNING! Only one operator permitted. Adult who loads and stabilizes the log, must be the person who operates the control hand
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Transporting the Log Splitter Operating Tips 1. Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make certain the Always: beam is locked securely with the horizontal beam lock. 1. Use clean fluid and check the fluid level regularly. 2. Remove the spring clip and clevis pin from the jack stand. 2. Use an approved hydraulic fluid. Approved fluids include 3. Support the tongue and pivot the jack stand up against the Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III/Mercon® tongue. See Fig. 5-5. aut
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 3. Carefully unthread the inlet filter and clean it with WARNING! Do not make any adjustments without penetrating oil. See Fig. 6-2. stopping the engine, disconnecting the spark plug wire, grounding it against the engine and relieving the hydro system pressure. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs. Engine Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your log splitter for all engine maintenance. Tire Pre
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11. If necessary Refill the reservoir within range marked on the Flexible Pump Coupler dipstick. See Fig. 6-3. The flexible pump coupler is a nylon “spider” insert, located between the pump and the engine shaft. Over time, the coupler Dipstick will harden and deteriorate. If you detect vibration or noise coming from the area between the engine and the pump contact an authorized service dealer. If the coupler fails completely, you will experience a loss of power. Beam MAX Lubricate both sid
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Service 7 9. Align the pump coupling half with the nylon “spider” by Flexible Pump Coupler rotating the engine using the starter handle. Slide the The flexible pump coupler is a nylon “spider” insert, located coupling half into place while guiding the three mounting between the pump and the engine shaft. Over time, the coupler bolts through the holes in the pump support bracket. will harden and deteriorate. Replace the coupler if you detect 10. Secure with the nuts removed earlier. vibrati
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Troubleshooting 8 Problem Cause Remedy Cylinder rod will not move 1. Broken drive shaft. 1. See authorized service dealer. 2. Shipping plugs left in hydraulic hoses. 2. Disconnect hydraulic hoses, remove shipping plugs, reconnect hoses. 3. Set screws in coupling not adjusted properly. 3. See authorized service dealer. 4. Loose shaft coupling. 4. Correct engine/pump alignment as necessary. 5. Gear sections damaged. 5. See authorized service dealer. 6. Damaged relief valve. 6. See authorized serv
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Problem Cause Remedy Wood will not split or wood 1. Small gear section damaged. 1. See authorized service dealer. splits too slowly 2. Pump check valve leaking. 2. See authorized service dealer. 3. Excessive pump inlet vacuum. 3. Make certain pump inlet hoses are clear and unblocked. 4. Incorrect oil level. 4. Check oil level. 5. Contaminated oil. 5. Drain oil, clean reservoir and refill. 6. Control valve leaking internally. 6. See authorized service dealer. 7. Overloaded cylinder. 7. Do not at
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Replacement Parts 9 Component Part Number and Description 737-0348A Vented Dipstick 735-04103 Spider Bushing 718-04395 Coupling, .875 718-04392 Coupling, .500 710-1842A Set Screw 723-0405 Hydraulic Oil Filter 737-04308 Inlet Filter 727-0451 Inlet Hose 727-04288 Hydro Hose 727-0443 Return Hose 727-04362 Hydro Hose 726-0132 Hose Clamp 634-0187 Wheel, 16.0 x 4.8 x 8.0 951-10292 Spark Plug 951-12260 Air Filter Assembly 731-05632 Key Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Pa
