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                        Operator’s Manual
Log Splitter
Model LS338
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
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). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working o
                    
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                        TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Log Splitter ............................................................................ 5 Know Your Log Splitter ...................................................................................... 9 Operating Your Log Splitter ............................................................................... 10 Adjusting Your Log Splitter ......
                    
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                        SECTION 1:  IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle component
                    
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                        equipment. move machine to another area. Wait 5  Maintenance and Storage minutes before starting the engine. 1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug and ground it  i. Never store the machine or fuel container inside  against the engine before cleaning, or inspecting the  where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light  machine. as on a water heater, space heater, furnace,  2. Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system pressure  clothes dryer or other gas appliances. before repairing o
                    
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                        Tongue n To gue SECTION 2:  ASSEMBLING YOUR LOG SPLITTER Unpacking from Crate Before Assembling • Pry top, sides, and ends off the crate. Set panels • Disconnect spark plug wire and ground against the  aside to avoid tire puncture or personal injury. engine to prevent unintended starting of the log  • Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit. splitter. To locate the spark plug, please refer to the  • Remove any loose parts if included with unit (i.e., engine manual, shipped seperately wit
                    
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                        Tongue • Insert hex bolts through top holes in jack stand • Insert cotter pins through slots in nuts and holes in  mounting brackets and holes in jack stand. Secure axle and secure by bending the ends of the cotter  with lock washers and hex nuts. See Figure 3. pins in opposite directions. See Figure 5. • Insert hex bolts through upper holes in the bottom  of mounting brackets and jack stand. Secure with  Lock Hex Washer lock washers and hex nuts. See Figure 3. Nut Fender Hitch Assembly   The hi
                    
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                        Attaching Beam  Engine Hex Nuts Mounting • For shipping purposes, the pressure hose is  Bracket attached to the pump on the engine and to the  control valve on the cylinder. • Disconnect the pressure hose from the adapter on  Reservoir   Tank the pump. • Stand the wedge, beam, and cylinder assembly  upright with cylinder toward the top. An assistant  may be helpful. • Remove cotter pin and clevis pin from welded  brackets on beam assembly and move the  reservoir tank assembly in position against
                    
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                        • Remove the protective cap from the fitting on top of • Insert four carriage bolts through the log cradle and  the filter head. Attach the end of the hose to the cradle support brackets. Secure with lock washers  fitting on top of the filter. Place the hose clamp at and hex nuts. Tighten all carriage bolts and nuts. the base of the fitting and tighten securely. See • Repeat on the other side. Figure 10. Attached  Preparing the Log Splitter To Cylinder Control Valve • Lubricate the beam area whe
                    
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                        SECTION 3:   KNOW YOUR LOG SPLITTER Compare the illustration in Figure 13 below with the controls on your log splitter, and get familiar with its features  before starting to operate. Know how to stop the machine quickly in the event of an emergency. How it works Cylinder Control Handle Reverse Wedge  To return wedge Beam Assembly Neutral To stop Tongue  To split wood Control Jack Stand Forward Handle Horizontal  Log Cradle Beam Lock Vertical Beam Lock Reservoir Tank Tail Light Horizontal Vertic
                    
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                        SECTION 4:  OPERATING YOUR LOG SPLITTER  For best performance, the engine is designed to be  WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all operated at the FAST throttle position. instructions and warnings on the machine and • If weather is cold, run wedge up or down beam 6 to  in this manual before operating. 8 times to circulate the hydraulic fluid. WARNING: Wear leather work gloves, WARNING: When starting a warm engine,  safety shoes, ear protection, and safety the muffler and surrounding areas ar
                    
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                        • To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out on • Place log splitter on a firm, level surface.  the vertical beam lock and rotate it to secure the • To raise the beam for vertical operation:  Pull out  beam. See Figure 13. the horizontal beam lock on the tongue. • Stand in front of the unit to operate the control • Pivot beam lock down to release the beam.  handle and to stabilize the log. See Figure 14A. • Move  the beam to the vertical position. Secure it  with the beam lock on the re
                    
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                        SECTION 5:  ADJUSTING YOUR LOG SPLITTER NOTE: The gibs may be rotated and/or turned over for WARNING: Do not at any time make any even wear. adjustments without first stopping engine,  • Loosen the lock nuts under each back plate and  disconnecting spark plug wire, and grounding it  slide the gibs out. against the engine. • Turn or replace the gibs. • Reassemble the back plate and secure with the  Wedge Assembly Adjustment lock washers and lock nuts. As normal wear occurs and there is excessive 
                    
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                        kerosene whenever any repair work is performed • Loosen set screw on pump coupling half and  on the tank, hydraulic pump or valve. For this job, remove coupling half. contact your nearest service dealer. • Slide new engine coupling half onto the engine  shaft until the end of the shaft is flush with the inner  Hydraulic Filter portion of the coupling half. (There must be space  • Change the hydraulic filter every 50 hours of  between end of the engine support bracket and  operation. Use only a 1
                    
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                        SECTION 7:  STORING YOUR LOG SPLITTER Prepare your log splitter for storage at the end of the • Drain fuel tank. Always drain fuel into approved  season or if the log splitter will not be used for 30 days container outdoors, away from open flame. Be sure  or more. that engine is cool before draining the fuel. Do not  smoke while handling fuel.  WARNING: Never store machine with fuel  • Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and  in the fuel tank inside of building where fumes  carb
                    
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                        Hydraulic Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Cylinder rod will not move 1. Broken drive shaft. 1. See authorized service dealer. 2. Shipping plugs left in hydraulic 2. Disconnect hydraulic hoses, remove  hoses. shipping plugs, reconnect hoses. 3. Set screws in coupling not adjusted 3. See operator’s manual for correct  properly. adjustment. 4. Loose shaft coupling. 4. Correct engine/pump alignment as   necessary. 5. Gear sections damaged. 5. See authorized service dealer. 6. Damaged relief val
                    
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                        SECTION 9:  PARTS LIST FOR MODEL LS338 21 23 20 24 22 NOTE: The engine, shown here for 92 31 reference only, may not resemble the 7 11 engine on your equipment. 29 10 28 12 8 6 25 51 54 30 9 26 53 27 36 50 13 32 55 33 49 16 15 58 59 86 37 4 53 40 60 41 47 39 66 38 65 90 64 57 1 61 87 3 78 79 89 43 65 42 45 66 44 68 80 48 47 46 69 83 38 82 41 39 85 72 71 67 74 84 76 74 72 64 64 66 66 65 73 77 64 65 66 70 16                                                                                           
                    
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                        Model LS338  Ref. Ref.  Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 781-0686 Log Tray Bracket 1. 48. 712-0123 Hex Nut 5/16-24 3. 781-0682 Log Tray 49. 710-0409 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-24 x 1.75 710-3097 Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x 1.0 4. 50. 710-1253 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-24 x 5.25 719-0550 Wedge Assembly 5. 51. 781-0098A Front Support Bracket Coupling 6. 712-0239 Lock Nut 1/2-20 53. 736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16 710-1018 Hex Cap Screw 1/2-20 x 2.75 7. 54. 710-0237 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-24 x .625 71
                    
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                        MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC d. Troy-Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for  with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the products sold or exported outside of the United States,  United States, its possessions and territories. its possesions  and territories, except those sold  through Troy-Bilt LLC’s authorized channels of export  Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a  distribution. period