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OWNER’S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
Model LS12534H Shown
LS722H
STARTING SERIAL #:
L206-010001
LS728H
STARTING SERIAL #:
L206-010001
LS10528H LOG
STARTING SERIAL #:
L206-010001
LS12534H
STARTING SERIAL #:
L206-010001
SPLITTER
LS12534H12V
STARTING SERIAL #:
L206-010001
Safety
IMPORTANT
Assembly
Read and follow all Safety
Precautions and Instructions
Operation
before operating this
equipment.
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts
Rev. 06-164
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI
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LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer’s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) year from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found to be defective due to materials or workmanship. This warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions: 1) Engine Warranty All engines utilized on our products have a separate warran
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury. Read this manual completely. This machine can amputate hands, feet, and throw objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the s
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• NEVER operate your splitter near a flame or spark. Hydraulic oil and gasoline are flammable and can explode. • NEVER fill gas tank while the engine is hot or running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. • 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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TOWING SAFETY • Do not allow persons to ride on splitter. Do not carry any cargo or wood on your splitter. It may fall off and endanger vehicles that are following you. • Be sure support leg is in the travel position and coupling secure. This must also be retracted so not to interfere while towing. Retract support leg by removing pin, pivoting up, and replacing pin. • Never exceed 45 MPH while towing your splitter. Be extra cautious when traveling over rough terrain, especia
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ASSEMBLY This log splitter has been partially assembled at the factory. Refer to the drawings and part lists should it become necessary to disassemble the unit for repair or replacement of parts. Inspect all components for damage. If you believe you have a damaged part please contact customer service immediately at 1-800-222-8183. WARNING: Exercise extreme caution, as parts are very heavy. Sufficient persons or mechanical handling equipment should be used. Refer to uncrating an
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COLD WEATHER START UP The Cold Weather Clutch enables the engine to be started without having to pull through cold, thickened hydraulic fluid. Simply pull the handle out into locked position. Start engine, let it warm up, and release Cold Weather Clutch. After starting, assure that the lever has reengaged. SPLITTER OPERATION 1. Set up the log splitter in a clear, level area and block the wheels. The suction port on the tank should always be on the lower side of the log splitter. 2. P
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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE WARNING: DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE. Consult the operating and maintenance instructions of the engine manufacturer for engine care. Always check the oil level of the hydraulic reservoir before operation. Operating without an adequate oil supply will cause severe damage to the pump. Change the hydraulic fluid in the reservoir after every 100 hours of operation. Change the hydraulic filter after every 50 hours of operation (use onl
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SAFETY DECALS Replace decals immediately if damaged. OD16 – FUEL SHUT OFF DECAL 12493 – COLD WEATHER DECAL 12494 – HYDRAULIC FILL PLUG 12549 – DO NOT EXCEED 45 MPH DECAL DECAL 12532 – HYDRAULIC OIL DECAL 12492 – OPERATOR INSTRUCTION DECAL 11427 – DANGER DECAL 9
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B B A A A A ASSEMBLY DETAIL LS7522H, LS728H, LS10528H & LS12534B MODELS 10
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SERVICE PARTS Please have Model and Serial Numbers ready when ordering parts. Color cannot be guaranteed upon service parts. ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 1 Motor Base/Hydraulic Tank 12350TK 2 36" Suction Hose 12362 3 #12 Hose Clamp LS5001 4 Filter Head LS1112 5 Filter Element LS1113 6 Return Line Fitting 7329 7 Breather Cap 12379 8 Bearing Seal 2203S 9 Tapered Bearing 2203B 10 Tire & Wheel 7296 11 Washer 3/4ID X 1 1/4OD 10GA NB184 12 Castle Nut 2203CN 13 Cotter Pin NB633 14 Wheel Dust Cov
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Beam Weldment 12399TC Shown BEAM DETAIL - ALL MODELS NOT ALL PARTS ARE ON ALL MODELS ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Beam Weldment - Model LS722H, LS728H & LS10528H 12465TC 1 Beam Weldment - Model LS12534H & LS12534H12V 12399TC 2 Wedge Weldment 7233TK 3 Thick GIB Plate 7237TK 4 Thin GIB Plate (LS12534H & LS12534H12V Only) 7388TK 5 Bottom GIB Plate 7333TK 6 1/2-13 X 2 1/2 GR5 Carriage Bolt NB643 7 1/2 Lock Washer NB508 8 1/2-13 Nut NB213Z 9 1/2-13 X 3 1/2 GR5 ZP NB577 10 Washer TR150W 11 Nut
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TONGUE DETAIL ALL MODELS ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 1 Tongue Weldment 12353TK 2 2" Ball Coupler 7365 3 Folding Support Leg 11494TK 4 Safety Chain w/Hook 7366 5 Bolt 3/8-16 X 4 GR5 NB645 6 Bolt 3/8-16 X 3 1/2 GR5 NB649 7 Bolt 3/8-16 X 3 GR5 NB150 8 Latch Pin Guide Bushing 7840Z 9 Washer Fender 3/8 10177 10 Washer SAE 3/8 NB272 11 Nut 3/8-16 Nyloc NB182 12 1/2 X 3 Bent Pin w/Hair Pin NB606 13 1/2 Bent Locking Pin 12345 14 Compression Spring 12364 15 Cotter Pin 1/8 X 1 NB126 13
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1 ENGINE DETAIL 2 MODEL LS10528H & LS12534H ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART # 1 Engine N/A Bolt 5/16-18 X 1 1/4 Serr. Flange NB253 2 Bolt 5/16-18 X 1 3/4 Serr. Flange (One Per - 12 Volt Engines) NB515 3 Nut 5/16-18 Serr. Flange NB170 4 Upper Spacer 689S 4 5 Engine Pulley BB105 3 6 Lower Spacer 689L 5 7 Washer TR150W 8 Washer Belleville 699 9 Bolt 7/16-20 X 1 GR 5 w/Loctite NB452N 6 10 10 1/4 X 1 Keystock 9031 NOTSHOWN Fuel Shut Off Valve (Inline) 7414 8 7 NOTSHOWN Fuel Line Clamp 6FLC 9 ENGINE DETAIL MO
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12 Volt Accessories 4 BATTERY 3 2 5 1 6 10 7 8 9 ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART # 1 Throttle & Key Switch Bracket 12491TK 2 Throttle Cable 686N 3 Throttle Knob 686K 4 Battery Hold Down Strap 12498TK 5 Nut 3/8-16 Nyloc NB181 6 Bolt 3/8-16 X 7 NB732 7 Solenoid Bracket 9913TK 8 Bolt 5/16-18 X 3/4 NB143 NOTSHOWN Nut 5/16-18 Serr Flange NB170 9 Bolt 1/4-20 Serr Flange NB109 NOTSHOWN Nut 1/4-20 Serr Flange NB524 10 Key Switch 3623 NOTSHOWN Wiring Harness 12551 NOTSHOWN Solenoid Assembly 10806 NOTSHOWN Nut M
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Idler Pulley Pump Pulley Engine Pulley BELT ROUTING DIAGRAM (VIEWED FROM UNDERSIDE OF SPLITTER) TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start. 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Fuel tank not full enough or stale fuel. 2. Fill tank full with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct 3. Move throttle lever to FAST position. starting position. 4. Choke not in CHOKE position. 4. Move choke to CHOKE position. 5. Engine
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TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED Problem Cause Remedy Leaking Cylinder 1. Broken seals. 1. See authorized service center. 2. Scored cylinder. 2. See authorized service center. 12 Volt Units Engine will not turn over 1. Weak or dead battery. 1. Recharge or replace battery. 2. Blown fuse. 2. Replace fuse. 3. Corroded battery terminals. 3. Clean battery terminals. 4. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Check all wiring. 5. Faulty ignition switch. 5. Check/replace ignition switch. 6. Faulty solenoid
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SPECIFICATIONS Models LS722H LS728H LS10528H LS12534H & LS12534H12V 22 Tons 28 Tons 28 Tons 34 Tons Splitting Force 6.5 HP Briggs and 7 HP Briggs and Stratton 10.5 HP Briggs and 12.5 HP Briggs and Stratton I/C 12 Engine Stratton Quantum INTEK Stratton I/C volt Start Horizontal and Vertical Horizontal and Vertical Horizontal and Vertical Horizontal and Vertical Splitting Positions 4" X 24" 4 1/2" X 24" 4 1/2" X 24" 5" X 24" Cylinder Size 2 Stage with Heavy Duty 2 Stage with Heavy Duty 2 Stage wi
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SWISHER HISTORY Back before electricity came to rural Missouri Max Swisher was producing lawn mowers from his mother’s chicken house. Max never liked to mow grass. He installed a gearbox on his family’s lawn mower creating a self-propelled unit. By tying one end of a rope to the mower and the other end to a tree in the center of the yard the mower circled the tree, shortening the rope and guiding the mower in concentric circles. Max enjoyed relaxing under a shade tree while his invention
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LOG SPLITTER OWNER’S MANUAL HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS: Each Log Splitter has its own serial number. Each engine has its own serial number. The serial number for the Log Splitter will be found on the right hand side of the hydraulic oil reservoir. The serial number for the engine will be found on the top of the blower fan housing. All Log Splitter parts listed herein may be ordered directly from Swisher Mower & Machine Co. Inc., your nearest Swisher dealer, or from our website. MODEL NO
