MTD Troy-Bilt LS 27 TB Log Splitter Lawn Mower Owners Manual

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Operating
Your Log
Splitter
7.
8.
9.
Keep hoses clear and unblocked.
Bleed air out of hoses before operating.
Flushafter servicing.and clean hydraulic system before restarting
10.
11.
12.
Use “pipe dope” on all hydraulic fittings.
Allow time for warm-up before splitting wood.
Prime the pump before initial start-up by turning over
the engine with spark plug disconnected (if  not already
done at factory).
13.
Never:
Split wood along the grain (lengthwise)  only.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Use when fluid is below 20° F or above 150° F.
Use a solid engine /pump coupling.
Operate through relief valve for long.
Attempt to adjust unloading or relief valve settings
Figure 4-4
without pressure gauges.
Operate with air in hydraulic system.
Use teflon tape on hydraulic fittings.
5.
6.
Transporting the Log Splitter
IMPORTANT: Always turn fuel valve to OFF position
7
.   Attempt to cut wood across the grain.
before transporting the log splitter.
WARNING
8.
Attempt to remove partially split wood from the wedge
with your hands. Fully retract wedge to dislodge wood
with log dislodger.
1.
Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make cer-
tain the beam is locked securely with the horizontal
beam lock.
Always use the log
splitter in the vertical
position when splitting
heavy logs.
2.
3.
Remove spring clip and clevis pin from jack stand.
Raising and Lowering Beam
Support the tongue and pivot the jack stand  up
1.
Use control handle to run wedge up and down beam
6 to 8 times to circulate the hydraulic fluid, which will
against the tongue. See Figure 4-4.
Do not tow faster than
warm and thin the fluid.
4.  Secureremoved.withSeetheFigurespring4-4.clip and clevis pin previously
45mph
and check
2.
Place log splitter on a firm, level surface.
local, state, and federal
requirements before
towing on any public
road.
5.
Attachtowing couplervehicle; hitchlatchtosecurely.a class I or higher 2” ball on a
To raise the beam for vertical operation:
3.
4.
5.
Pull out the horizontal beam lock on the tongue.
Pivot beam lock down to release the beam.
a. If coupler  hitch does not fit on ball: Turn
adjustment nut one turn counter-clockwise.
b. If coupler  hitch is too loose on ball: Turn
adjustment nut one turn clockwise.
Move  the beam to the vertical position. Secure  it with
the beam lock on the reservoir tank assembly.
WARNING: Always use the log splitter
in the vertical position when splitting
heavy logs.
6.
7.
Connect the safety chains to the towing vehicle.
Plug in the tail lights, if so equipped, to the tail light
connector on the tow vehicle.
To lower the beam:
WARNING: Do not tow faster than
45mph and check local, state,  and
federal requirements before  towing on
any public road.
1
.  Pull out the vertical  beam lock on the reservoir tank.
2.
3.
Pivot beam lock down to release the beam.
Carefully pull back on beam and lower it to the
horizontal position.The horizontal beam lock  will lock
automatically. See Figure 4-1.
NOTE: Use caution when backing up. It is recom-
mended to use a spotter outside the vehicle.
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