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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otreap Or ’s Mlauna
LS 27 TB — 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.
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA Form No. 769-09000
(May 20, 2013)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Troy-Bilt Log Splitter. It was carefully If applicable, the power testing information used to establish engineered to provide excellent performance when properly the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be operated and maintained. found at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, It i
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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 NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Log splitter 7. Remove the spring clip and clevis pin from the jack stand features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are on the tongue and then pivot the jack stand towards the applicable to all log splitter models and the log splitter depicted ground into the operating position. See Figure 3-
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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 Figure 3-4. Figure 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 t
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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 Figure 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 Figure 3-8. Control Handle Weld
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3. Check the fluid level using the dipstick. See Figure 3-9. Do Set-Up not overfill. Gas and Oil Fill-Up NOTE: Approved fluids include Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III/Mercon® automatic transmission fluid, Pro- Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the engine Select™ AW-32 Hydraulic Oil or 10WAW-ISO viscosity grade 32 manual packed with your log splitter. Read the instructions carefully. hydraulic oil. It is not recommended that fluids be mixed, to WAR
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Controls & Features 4 Control Handle Cylinder Log Dislodger Horizontal Beam Lock Tongue Beam Assembly End Plate Wedge Jack Stand Log Tray Vertical Beam Lock Figure 4-1 NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Log splitter Wedge features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are The wedge is used to split the wood. applicable to all log splitter models and the log splitter depicted may differ from yours. Log Dislodger Engine Controls The log dislodger is designed to rem
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Operation 5 b. To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out on the Starting & Stopping the Engine vertical beam lock and rotate it to secure the beam. See Refer to the Engine Operator’s manual packed with your log Figure 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 Figure 5-1. 2 Vertical 1 Vertical Beam Lock Figure 5-2 5
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Using the Control Handle Splitting the Wood The control handle has three positions. See Figure 5-4. 1. Start the engine as instructed in the Engine Operator’s manual included with the log splitter. 2. Place the log against the end plate and only split the wood Neutral Reverse in the direction of the grain. (To stop wedge) (To return wedge) Forward 3. To stabilize the log, place your left hand on the side of the (To split wood) log opposite the beam as shown in Figure 5-1. WARNING! Never plac
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Transporting the Log Splitter Operating Tips WARNING! Do not tow faster than 45mph and Always: check the local, state and federal requirements 1. Use clean fluid and check the fluid level regularly. before towing on any public road. 2. Use an approved hydraulic fluid. Approved fluids include Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III/Mercon® 1. Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make certain the beam is locked securely with the horizontal beam lock. automatic transmission
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 3. If your engine has a vertical set-up shown in Figure 6-2, WARNING! Do not make any adjustments without refer to Figure 6-2 for changing the hydraulic fluid. 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 e
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7. Reinstall the cylinder, hoses, pumps, filter and suction hose. Hose Clamps Tighten the hose clamps to 50-60 in-lbs. Check the clamps on the return hose before each use and check 8. Check the fluid level using the dipstick. Do not overfill. the clamps on the suction hose once a season. NOTE: Approved fluids include Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III / Mercon® automatic transmission fluid, Pro- Hydraulic Filter Select™ AW-32 Hydraulic Oil or 10WAW-ISO viscosity grade 32 Chan
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Service 7 7. Install the nylon “spider” onto the engine coupling half. Flexible Pump Coupler 8. Install the pump coupling half and key on the pump shaft. The flexible pump coupler is a nylon “spider” insert, located Rotate the coupling half until the set screw faces down. Do between the pump and the engine shaft. Over time, the coupler will not tighten set screw. harden and deteriorate. Replace the coupler if you detect vibration 9. Align the pump coupling half with the nylon “spider” by o
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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 727-04290 Inlet Hose 727-04288 Hydro Hose 727-0443 Return Hose 727-04362 Hydro Hose 726-0132 Hose Clamp 634-0186 Complete Wheel, 16.0 x 4.8 x 8.0 98079-56846 Spark Plug (572 Models) 951-10292 Spark Plug (57M Models)) 16952-ZA8-800 Fuel Filter (572 Models) N/A Fuel Fil
