LOG SPLITTERS ENGINE DRIVEN, TRAILER MOUNTED Assembly, Parts & Operator's Manual For Models T22B & T22H June 2006 Form: T22B-HLogsplit.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE 1 Introduction .............................................................. 1 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Safety .......................................................................... Training & Preparation .......................................... Safety Wear ............................................................. Operating Safety ..................................................... Operating Procedure ................................
1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of Log Splitters. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discriminating buyer for the splitting of logs. The Gearmore trailer mounted, engine driven log splitters are the latest compact designed splitters. The units are available with two different engines 6 H.P. Briggs and Stratton or 5.5 H.P. Honda. The log splitters can be used in the vertical or horizontal position.
2 SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This Safety Alert symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! The Safety Alert symbol identifies important safety messages on the Log Splitter and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the instructions in the safety message. Why is SAFETY important to you? 3 Big Reasons SIGNAL WORDS: Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION with the safety messages.
2.1 TRAINING & PREPARATION Before operating this Log Splitter, read and understand this manual completely. Become familiar with it for your own safety. To fail to do so may cause serious injury. DO NOT allow anyone to operate this Log Splitter who has not read this manual. NEVER use your Log Splitter for any other purposes than splitting wood. It is designed for this use and any other use may cause an injury. NEVER allow children to operate your Log Splitter nor adults lacking proper instructions.
2.3 OPERATING SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Log Splitter. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or work around the Log Splitter be familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual. This manual will take you step-by-step through your working day and alerts you to all good safety practices that should be adhered to while operating the Log Splitter.
2.4 OPERATING PROCEDURE 2.5 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SAFETY ♦ ONLY operate the Log Splitter from the operator zone. Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. ♦ Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls. Follow good shop practices. ♦ NEVER place hands or feet between log and splitting wedge or between log and ram during forward or reverse stroke. To do so may result in crushed or amputated fingers or worse. You may lose an arm or foot.
2.6 TOWING SAFETY 2.7 FIRE PREVENTION OBEY all state and local regulations when towing on public roads and highways. NEVER operate your Log Splitter near a flame or spark. Hydraulic oil and gasoline are flammable and can explode. BEFORE towing, be certain that the Log Splitter is correctly and securely attached to the towing vehicle and that a safety chain is in place. Leave slack in chains for turning allowance. DO NOT fill the gas tank while the engine is hot or running.
2.8 HYDRAULIC SAFETY The hydraulic system of your Log Splitter requires careful inspection along with the mechanical parts. Be sure to replace frayed, kinked, cracked or otherwise damaged hydraulic components. Just because it isn’t leaking today doesn’t mean that it will not fail tomorrow. Fluid escaping from a very small hole can almost be invisible. Do not check for leaks with your hand.
3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The following instructions pertain to Gearmore Log Splitters, models T22B & T22H. This Log Splitter comes partially assembled. Refer to the drawing and parts list should it become necessary to disassemble the unit for repair or replacement of parts. STEP 1: Remove the top board from the crate. Leave the side board facing the tank and wheels in place. Remove the two end boards and the front board. CAUTION: FLATTEN EXPOSED NAILS WITH A HAMMER TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY.
3.1 ASSEMBLY GUIDE LOG SPLITTER ASSEMBLY GUIDE Compact Log Splitter in crate. Crate with side board in place to provide support. (see steps 1 - 4, pg. 8). Wood block under tank to keep it upright. Cylinder pushed all the way back and stripper plate attached (see steps 6 - 7, pg. 8). Crate with top and end piece removed (see Step 1, pg. 8). Beam rotated and centered on bottom of crate (see steps 5 - 6, pg. 8). Beam attached to tank/tongue assembly (see step 8, pg. 8).
3.1 ASSEMBLY GUIDE Log Splitter locked down in horizontal position (see step 9, pg. 8). Log Splitter with hoses connected and valve handle in position (see steps 10 - 11, pg. 8).
4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Starting CAUTION: DO NOT START OR RUN THE ENGINE WITHOUT OIL IN THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR AND ENGINE. IMPORTANT: The engine and hydraulic tank are shipped without oil. See the engine operating and maintenance instructions manual packed with your Log Splitter for the type of crankcase oil, fuel, etc. The engine manufacturer recommends leadfree gasoline only. CAUTION: DO NOT START OR RUN THE ENGINE BEFORE READING ALL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTES ON SAFETY THOROUGHLY.
4.2 FILLING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 4.4 Fill the hydraulic reservoir with at least four gallons of hydraulic fluid. After the hydraulic reservoir and the engine crankcase are filled with oil, start the engine. The hydraulic pump should prime itself. With the engine running, move the hydraulic valve lever toward the wedge. This will cause the cylinder to extend and expel air. When the cylinder is fully extended, retract it. Repeat this procedure several times.
4.5 OPERATION WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES DURING OPERATION DANGER: KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF RAM, STRIPPER PLATES AND BASE PLATE AT ALL TIMES. 1. Set up the Log Splitter in a clear, level area and block the wheels. Make sure that the suction port on the tanks is always on the lower side of the Log Splitter. 2. Place a log on the beam against the foot plate. Make sure that the log is securely on the foot plate and up against the beam.
5 MAINTENANCE By following a good maintenance program, your equipment will last for many years. 1. Consult the operating and maintenance instructions of the engine manufacturer for engine care and maintenance. 2. Always check the oil level of the hydraulic reservoir before operation. Operating the Log Splitter without an adequate oil supply will cause severe damage to the pump. 3. Change the oil filter after the first 25 hours of operation.
7 PARTS BREAKDOWN 15
7.1 PARTS LIST REF # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16A 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 16 QTY. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 7 1 3 2 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 PART NO.
7.1 PARTS LIST REF # QTY. 37 38 39 1 3 2 2 1 1 8 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 6 1 1 1 4 2 2 1 1 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 PART NO.
8 LIMITED WARRANTY GEARMORE, INC., warrants each new Gearmore product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from date of purchase to the original purchaser. This warranty shall not apply to implements or parts that have been subject to misuse, negligence, accident, or that have been altered in any way.
