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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
LS 27 TB — Log Splitter
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any)
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This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new log splitter. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Safety Labels .........................................Page 3 Troubleshooting ...................................Page 16 Safe Operation Practices ......................Page 4 Illustrated Parts List ............................Page 18 Setting Up Your Log Splitter .................Page 6
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Safety Labels Found On Your Log Splitter 1 Safety Labels WARNING
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WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 2 DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can Safe result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing
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15. This machine should not be towed on any street, f. Never overfill the fuel tank. Fill tank to no more highway or public road without checking the existing than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide federal, state, or local vehicle requirements. Any space for fuel expansion. licensing or modifications such as taillights, etc., g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and needed to comply, is the sole responsibility of t
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WARNING: Use extreme caution unpacking this machine. Some components are very heavy and will require additional people or mechanical 3 handling equipment. NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side of the log splitter is from the operating position only. Setting Up Exceptions, if any, will be specified. Your Log NOTE: Many of the following items may already be assembled when you receive this unit. If this is the case, Splitter proceed to the next steps where applicab
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3. Disconnect the log cradle from the beam on the side of the control valve. See Figure 3-5. 4. Lift and slide the cylinder up to the top of beam and into the weld brackets. See Figure 3-6. 3 5. Attach the dislodger over the wedge assembly and secure with hardware, previously removed, to the weld brackets. Setting Up NOTE: Once the six hex screws are tightened, there Your Log may be a slight gap between the dislodger and the weld brackets. This gap is normal. Splitter 6. Reattach the log
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Know Your Log Splitter Cylinder 4 Control Handle Log Dislodger Operating Your Log Splitter Wedge Beam Assembly Tongue Jack Stand WARNING Vertical Log Beam Cradle Lock IMPORTANT Your log splitter may be shipped with motor oil in the engine. You MUST check the oil level before operat- ing. Be careful not to overfill. Horizontal Beam Lock Vertical Beam Lock Figure 4-1 Beam Locks Engine Controls These two locks, as their name suggests, are used See the accompanying engine manual for the lo
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Control Handle The control handle has three positions. See Figure 4-2. • FORWARD: Move control handle FORWARD or DOWN to move wedge to split wood. 4 NOTE: Control handle will return to neutral position as To return soon as handle is released.(Forward Position only) wedge Operating • NEUTRAL: Release the control handle or move the lever to neutral position to stop the wedge movement. Neutral Your Log To stop • REVERSE: Move control handle BACK or UP to return wedge the wedge toward the
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Control Handle 1. Move control handle FORWARD or DOWN to split wood. 2. Release the control handle to stop the wedge move- 4 ment. 3. Move control handle BACK or UP to return the wedge. Operating Log Dislodger The log dislodger is designed to remove any partially Your Log split wood from the wedge. This may occur while splitting large diameter wood or freshly cut wood. Splitter WARNING: Never remove partially split wood from the wedge with your hands. Fingers may become trapped between
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7. Keep hoses clear and unblocked. 8. Bleed air out of hoses before operating. 9. Flush and clean hydraulic system before restarting after servicing. 4 10. Use “pipe dope” on all hydraulic fittings. 11. Allow time for warm-up before splitting wood. Operating 12. Prime the pump before initial start-up by turning over the engine with spark plug disconnected (if not already Your Log done at factory). 13. Split wood along the grain (lengthwise) only. Splitter Never: 1. Use when fluid is below 2
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Gib Adjustment Periodically remove and replace the “gibs” (spacers) between the wedge assembly and the back plate. NOTE: The gibs may be rotated and/or turned over for even wear. Adjustment 1. Loosen the lock nuts under each back plate and slide Bolt Maintaining the gibs out. See Figure 5-1. 2. Turn or replace the gibs. Your Log 3. Reassemble the back plate and secure with the lock nuts. Splitter 4. Readjust the bolts on the side of the wedge assembly. Gib WARNING: Before cleaning, lubr
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Hydraulic Fluid and Inlet Filter • Check the hydraulic fluid level in the log splitter reservoir tank before each use. Maintain fluid level within the range specified on the dipstick at all times. • Change the hydraulic fluid in the reservoir every 100 hours of operation. Follow the steps below: 1. Disconnect the suction hose from the bottom of the Maintaining reservoir tank. 2. Carefully unthread the inlet filter and clean it with Your Log penetrating oil. See Figure 5-2. 3. Allow the
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6. Install pump coupling half and key on pump shaft. Rotate coupling half until set screw faces opening in shield. Do not tighten set screw. 7. Install nylon “spider” onto engine coupling half. 8. Align pump coupling half with nylon “spider” by rotat- ing engine using starter handle. Slide coupling half into place while guiding three mounting bolts through holes in pump support bracket. Maintaining Set Screw 9. Secure with nuts removed earlier. Your Log 10. Set.010” to.060” clearance/gap
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5. Remove spark plug. Holding a rag over the cylinder Storing Your Log Splitter hole, pour approximately 1/2 ounce (approximately Prepare your log splitter for storage at the end of the one tablespoon) of engine oil into cylinder and crank season or if the log splitter will not be used for 30 days or slowly to distribute the oil. more. 6. Replace spark plug. WARNING: Never store machine with 7. Do not store gasoline from one season to another. fuel in the fuel tank inside of building
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Problem Cause Remedy 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. Engine fails to start 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Move choke to CHOKE position. 6 3. Choke, if equipped, not in CHOKE position. 4. Faulty spark plug. 4. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. Trouble 5. Blocked fuel line. 5. Clean fuel line. 6. Engine (if equipped with a primer) not 6. Prime engine. Shooting primed properly. 7. Move throttle lever to FAST posi- 7. Thr
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Problem Cause Remedy 1. Gear sections damaged. 1.See authorized service dealer. Slow cylinder shaft speed while extending 2. Excessive pump inlet vacuum. 2. Make certain pump inlet hoses are clear and unblocked-use short, and retracting. 6 large diameter inlet hoses. 3.See authorized service dealer. 3. Slow engine speed. 4.See authorized service dealer. 4. Damaged relief valve. 5.Check oil level. Hydraulic 5. Incorrect oil level. 6.Drain oil, clean reservoir, and refill. 6. Contaminated oil.
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Model LS 27 TB 6 2 74 3 5 60 4 68 63 1 7 75 8 15 23 19 9 22 11 18 12 23 31 24 25 41 65 42 36 40 41 64 69 13 44 16 41 20 10 67 56 62 58 61 57 44 34 39 55 41 65 71 70 41 44 17 61 33 72 59 43 37 66 38 18 59 14 35 72 29 A 54 46 32 48 47 50 23 53 73 51 30 48 52 27 23 28 21 45 49 26 48 A 18
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Ref. Part No. Description Ref. Part No. Description No. No. 1. 718-0769A Hydraulic Cylinder 39. 781-04180 Log Tray Bracket 7 2. 727-04166 Hydraulic Tube 40. 710-0650 TT Screw, 5/16-18 x.875 3. 710-1018 Hex Cap Screw 1/2-20 x 2.75 41. 712-04065 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 4. 737-0192 90 Degree Solid Adapter 42. 781-04179 Log Tray Parts List 5. 718-0481A Control Valve 43. 681-04040A Frame Assembly 6. 737-0153 Return Elbow 44. 710-0521 Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 3” 7. 737-0238 Nipple Pipe 1/2-14 45. 719-0353 Co
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada due to
