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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otreap Or ’s Mlauna
LS 33 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. 769-06755
(February 18, 2011)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Troy-Bilt log splitter. It was carefully If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, engineered to provide excellent performance when properly phone a authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer or contact us directly. operated and maintained. Troy-Bilt’s Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. to
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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! CALIf ORNIA PROPOs ITION 65 WARNING! Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
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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 a
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Log Splitter • One Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual WARNING! Do not remove the beam support or Crate Disassembly attempt to remove the machine from the crate until 1. Use a pry bar or claw hammer to loosen and remove the after you have completed all assembly steps. top of the crate. See Fig 3-1. 2. Use a pry bar or claw hammer to remove the four sides of the crate, beginning with the short sides (or left and right side of the log
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C. Pull the beam lock outward, line it up with the hole in the Removing the Supports beam bracket and release the beam lock. See Fig 3-3. CAUTION: Do not attempt to move the logsplitter D. Fasten the tongue tube to the frame by reinstalling the two off of the crate base until after the crate supports three-inch hex screws removed earlier and tightly securing and plastic tie-straps have been removed. with the two flange lock nuts. See Fig. 3-3. There are three tie-straps securing the logspli
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3. Carefully reposition the logsplitter off of the crate by lifting Set-Up up on the tongue tube, near the hitch coupling, and slowly rotating the machine clockwise. See Fig. 3-6. Gas and Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the engine manual packed with your log splitter. Read the instructions carefully. WARNING! Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while t
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NOTE: Approved fluids include Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III/Mercon® automatic transmission fluid, Pro-Select™ AW-32 Hydraulic Oil or 10WAW-ISO viscosity grade 32 hydraulic oil. It is not recommended that fluids be mixed, to top off the reservoir tank during initial set-up use Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid only. 4. Replace the vented dipstick securely, tightening it until the top of the threads are flush with top of the pipe. 5. Disconnect the spark plug and pr
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Controls & Features 4 Log Control Dislodger Handle Hitch Coupling Log Tray Jack Stand Horizontal Vertical Beam Lock Beam Lock Dipstick Figure 4-1 Engine Controls Log Dislodger See the Engine Operator’s Manual for the location and function The log dislodger is designed to remove any partially split wood of the controls on the engine. from the wedge while it is retracting. This may occur while splitting large diameter wood or freshly cut wood. Beam Locks Log Tray The beam locks are used to secu
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Operation 5 Pre-Start Checklist Vertical 1. Remove the dipstick and check hydraulic fluid level. Refill if necessary. Approved fluids include Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III / Mercon® automatic transmission fluid, Pro-Select™ AW-32 Hydraulic Oil or 10WAW-ISO viscosity grade 32 hydraulic oil. Check the engine oil level. Refill if necessary. 2. Check the engine oil level. Refill if necessary. 3. Fill up with gasoline if necessary. 4. Lubricate the beam area where the splitt
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Forward Neutral To Return Wedge To Stop 1 Wedge 2 To Split Wood Horizontal Beam Lock Figure 5-3 Figure 5-4 Using the Control Handle Splitting the Wood The control handle has three positions. See Fig. 5-4. 1. Start the engine as instructed in the Engine Operator’s manual included with the log splitter. • FORWARD — Move the control handle to the FORWARD position to move wedge toward the log to split. 2. Place the log against the end plate and only split the wood in the direction of the grain.
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Transporting the Log Splitter Operating Tips 1. Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make certain the Always: beam is locked securely with the horizontal beam lock. 1. Use clean fluid and check the fluid level regularly. 2. Remove the spring clip and clevis pin from the jack stand. 2. Use an approved hydraulic fluid. Approved fluids include 3. Support the tongue and pivot the jack stand up against the Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III / Mercon® tongue. See Fig. 5-5. a
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 4. Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container. WARNING! Do not at any time make any adjustments without first stopping engine, 5. Reinsert the filter and reconnect the hose. Fill the reservoir disconnecting spark plug wire and grounding it as instructed in the Assembly & Set-Up section. Approved against the engine. Always wear safety glasses fluids include Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® during operation or while performing any III / Mer
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Off-Season Storage If the log splitter will not be used for more than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows: WARNING! Never store machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside of building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark, or where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc. 1. Clean the log splitter thoroughly. NOTE: The use of a pressure washers or garden hose to clean your log splitter is not recommen
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Service 7 9. Align the pump coupling half with the nylon “spider” by Flexible Pump Coupler rotating the engine using the starter handle. Slide the The flexible pump coupler is a nylon “spider” insert, located coupling half into place while guiding the three mounting between the pump and the engine shaft. Over time, the coupler bolts through the holes in the pump support bracket. will harden and deteriorate. Replace the coupler if you detect 10. Secure with the nuts removed earlier. vibrati
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Troubleshooting 8 Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Choke, if equipped, not in CHOKE position. 3. Move choke to CHOKE position. 4. Faulty spark plug. 4. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 5. Blocked fuel line. 5. Clean fuel line. 6. Engine not primed properly (If equipped). 6. Prime engine. 7. Throttle control lever not in correct starting 7. Move thr
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Problem Cause Remedy Slow cylinder shaft speed 1. Gear sections damaged. 1. See authorized service dealer. while extending and 2. Excessive pump inlet vacuum. 2. Make certain pump inlet hoses are clear and retracting. unblocked-use short, large diameter inlet hoses. 3. Slow engine speed. 3. See authorized service dealer. 4. Damaged relief valve. 4. See authorized service dealer. 5. Incorrect oil level. 5. Check oil level. 6. Contaminated oil. 6. Drain oil, clean reservoir, and refill. 7. Di
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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, .500 710-1842 Set Screw 723-0405 Hydraulic Oil Filter 737-04308 Inlet Filter 727-0451 Inlet Hose 727-04288 Hydro Hose 727-0443 Return Hose 727-04362 Hydro Hose 726-0132 Hose Clamp 634-0186 Wheel Assembly, 16.0 x 4.8 x 8.0 Phone (800) 828-5500 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number re
