Maintaining
Your Log
Splitter
Gib Adjustment
Periodically remove and replace the “gibs” (spacers)
between the wedge assembly and the back plate.
NOTEeven wear.: The gibs may be rotated and/or turned over for
Adjustment
Bolt
1.
Loosenthe gibstheout.lockSeenutsFigureunder5-1.each back plate and slide
2. Turn or replace the gibs.
3.
Reassemblenuts. the back plate and secure with the lock
Readjust the bolts on the side of the wedge assembly.
4.
Gib
WARNING: Before cleaning, lubricating,
repairing, or inspecting, disengage
the control lever and stop engine.
Jam Nut
Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting. Always wear
Lock Nut
Figure -1
safety glasses during operation or while
performing any adjustments or repairs.
WARNING
Do not at any time
WARNING: Do not at any time make
any adjustments without first stopping
engine, disconnecting spark plug wire,
and grounding it against the engine.
Always wear safety glasses during
operation or while performing any
adjustments or repairs.
Conditions that Will Void Warranty
1. Failure to maintain proper fluid level in reservoir
make any adjustments
without first stopping
engine, disconnecting
spark plug wire, and
grounding it against
the engine. Always
wear safety glasses
during operation or
while performing any
adjustments or repairs.
2.
Changing the relief valve setting or pressure adjust-
ment of control valve without proper knowledge and
instruction from the factory
Wedge Assembly Adjustment
WARNING: Higher pressure could
cause the hoses to burst, cylinder
to rupture, and intense fluid to be
released, which could result in serious
personal injury.
As normal wear occurs and there is excessive “play”
between the wedge and beam, adjust the bolts on the
side of the wedge assembly to eliminate excess space
between the wedge and the beam.
3.
4.
5.
Disassembling the pump
1.
Loosen the jam nuts on the two adjustment bolts on
Before cleaning,
the side of the wedge. See Figure 5-1.
Use of incorrect hydraulic fluid
lubricating, repair-
ing, or inspecting,
2.
Turn the adjustment bolts in until snug and then back
them off slowly (approximately 1.5 turns) until the
wedge assembly will slide on the beam.
Allowing the flexible pump coupler to deteriorate
without proper and regular inspection
disengage the control
lever and stop engine.
Disconnect the spark
plug wire and ground
it against the engine
to prevent unintended
starting. Always wear
safety glasses during
operation or while
6.
Lackor unitof lubrication or improper lubrication of the beam
3. Re-tighten the jam nuts securely against the side
of the wedge to secure the adjustment bolts in this
position.
7.
8.
9.
Improper adjustment of splitting wedge
Excessive heating of the hydraulic system
Attempting to start unit in temperatures under 20°F
without pre-heating fluid in reservoir
10.Unattended leaks in hydraulic system
performing any adjust-
ments or repairs.
Higher pressure could
cause the hoses to
burst, cylinder to rup-
ture, and intense fluid
to be released, which
could result in serious
personal injury.
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