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Operator’s Manual
Log Splitter
Model LS275
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 ...................................................................................... 7 Operating Your Log Splitter ............................................................................... 8 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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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR LOG SPLITTER Attaching the Tongue Unpacking from Crate With the log splitter still standing upright, remove Pry top, sides, and ends off the crate. Set panels two hex bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts from the aside to avoid tire puncture or personal injury. end of the tongue. See Figure 1. Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit. Align the holes in the tongue with the holes in the Remove any loose parts if included with unit (i.e., tank bracke
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Disconnect the log cradle from the beam on the Preparing the Log Splitter side of the control valve. See Figure 4. Lubricate the beam area (where the splitting wedge will slide) with engine oil; do not use grease. Remove vented reservoir dipstick, which is located in front of the engine on top of the reservoir tank. Hex See Figure 6. Lock Nut Fill the reservoir tank with Dexron III automatic Washer transmission fluid or 10W AW hydraulic fluid. NOTE: The reservoir tank has a capacity
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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR LOG SPLITTER Compare the illustration in Figure 7 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 To split wood Control Forward Handle Tongue Jack Stand Horizontal Beam Lock Log Cradle Vertical Beam Lock Reservoir Tank Tail Light Horizontal Vertica
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SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR LOG SPLITTER Fill up gasoline if necessary. WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all Lubricate with engine oil the beam area where instructions and warnings on the machine and splitting wedge will slide. Do not use grease to in this manual before operating. lubricate. Make sure to lubricate both the front and the back of the beam face. WARNING: Wear leather work gloves, Attach spark plug wire to the spark plug. safety shoes, ear protection, and
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Horizontal Position WARNING: Always use the log splitter in the Pull the vertical beam lock out and rotate it down. vertical position when splitting heavy logs. See Figure 7. Pivot beam to the horizontal position. The beam will lock automatically in horizontal Pivot beam lock down to release the beam. position. Carefully pull back on beam and lower it to the Stand behind the reservoir tank to operate control horizontal position.The horizontal beam lock will handle and to stabilize
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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 the 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 exces
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on the tank, hydraulic pump or valve. For this job, Loosen set screw on pump coupling half and contact your nearest service dealer. remove coupling half. Slide new engine coupling half onto the engine Hydraulic Filter shaft until the end of the shaft is flush with the inner Change the hydraulic filter every 50 hours of portion of the coupling half. (There must be space operation. Use only a 10 micron hydraulic filter. between end of the engine support bracket and Order part number 7
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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 LS275 1 2 16 11 12 29 5 3 13 17 14 25 85 28 31 26 4 24 18 30 6 B B 31 27 A 32 85 7 56 15 9 55 35 10 36 57 33 34 22 8 19 37 58 23 60 12 38 63 59 39 54 C 20 40 61 21 50 62 49 41 51 53 64 72 C 26 66 42 52 47 65 46 43 A 48 69 70 74 45 44 48 75 68 84 71 77 67 72 73 76 78 79 48 81 80 79 81 82 83 14
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Model LS275 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 718-0769 Hydraulic Cylinder 42. 712-0798 Hex Nut 3/8-16 2. 727-0634 Hydraulic Tube 43. 781-0682 Log Tray 3. 710-1018 Hex Cap Screw 1/2-20 x 2.75 44. 781-0686 Log Tray Bracket 4. 737-0192 90 Degree Solid Adapter 45. 681-0161 Frame Assembly 5. 781-0526 Hose Guard 46. 726-0214 Push Cap 6. 737-0153 Return Elbow 47. 732-0583 Compression Spring 7. 718-0481 Control Valve 48. 710-0521 Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 3” 8. 781-0538
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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
