Operator's Manual Original Operating Instructions 27-Ton Log Splitter W2700 Series W2700V with Viper Engine W2700B 11.50 Gross Torque Briggs and Stratton OMW2700 Revised 06/21/11 © 2011 Earthquake All Rights Reserved.
Operator's Manual 27-Ton Log Splitter, W2700 INTRODUCTION Thank You . . . for purchasing an Earthquake® Log Splitter and congratulations on your investment in quality. We have worked to ensure that this log splitter meets the highest standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your splitter will provide many years of service. Please take the time to read this manual carefully to learn how to correctly operate and maintain your log splitter.
Operator's Manual 27-Ton Log Splitter, W2700 Warnings and SAFETY Precautions OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the log splitter is the owner’s responsibility. Danger DANGER INDICATES a serious injury or fatality will result if the safety instructions that follow this signal word are not obeyed. • Read and follow all safety instructions. • Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
Operator's Manual 27-Ton Log Splitter, W2700 Safety Instructions: Operation: • Before operating this log splitter, carefully read this manual and follow all instructions. • Never operate the log splitter without guards in place. • Do not allow anyone to operate your log splitter who has not read this manual. • Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls. • Never operate your log splitter for any other purpose than splitting wood.
Operator's Manual 27-Ton Log Splitter, W2700 Repair and Maintenance Safety Fire Prevention: • Do not operate your log splitter in poor mechanical condition or when in need of repair. • Never operate your log splitter near a flame or spark. Hydraulic oil and gasoline are flammable and can explode. • Periodically check that all nuts, bolts, and screws are tightened. • Do not fill the gas tank while the engine is hot or running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
Operator's Manual 27-Ton Log Splitter, W2700 Safety Decals Part Number: LBL2700WARN Description: General Warnings Decal Location: Back of Hydraulic Reservoir Part Number: LBLW2700CYL Description: General Decal Location: Hydraulic Cylinder Part Number: LBL4184 Description: Pinch Point Warning Decal Location: Wedge stripper bar 6 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
Operator's Manual 27-Ton Log Splitter, W2700 Part Number: LBLW2700LIFT Description: Tilting Beam Decal Location: Beam Part Number: LBLW2700TOW Description: Tower Warning and Coupler Operating Instructions Decal Location: Tongue Near Trailer Hitch Coupler Part Number: LBL2700CUT Description: Wedge Cutting Hazard Decal Location: Beam Part Number: LBLW2700VPP Description: Pinch Point Hazard Decal Location: Tongue near beam Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
Operator's Manual 27-Ton Log Splitter, W2700 Pre-Operation/Assembly 1. Remove wheel assembly, parts bags and manuals from the box and set aside. Engine/pump assembly 2. Lift tank assembly out of the box and set aside. Note: Tank assembly is heavy and may require two people to lift it out safely. 3. Carefully lift engine and pump assembly out of the box and set aside. Note: Lift heavy objects with your legs, not your back, to avoid injury. 4.
Operator's Manual 27-Ton Log Splitter, W2700 8. Lift the tongue out of the box and attach to the tongue mounting brackets on the tank using the four bolts, four nuts, and eight washers found in parts bag labeled #1. Tighten securely with 19mm wrenches. SEE FIGURE 4. 9. Install the tongue stand onto the tongue and lock into place in the standing position (not the towing position) using the locking snap pin. SEE FIGURE 5. 10.
Operator's Manual 27-Ton Log Splitter, W2700 11. Slide the splitting wedge on the beam all the way to the end of the beam against the splitting foot. Stand the beam vertically on its splitting foot so the splitting wedge is pointing downward. Back the trailer assembly into the beam so that the pivot pin holes on the beam and trailer assembly are aligned with one another. SEE FIGURE 7.
Operator's Manual 27-Ton Log Splitter, W2700 13. Lower the beam and cylinder assembly into the horizontal position making sure the spring loaded lock pin on the tongue engages the beam, securing it to the tongue. SEE FIGURE 10. 14. Straighten the knuckle on the ram and slide the splitting wedge back toward the cylinder so it couples with the ram knuckle. Connect the wedge to the ram knuckle using the wedge pin and two corresponding cotter pins. SEE FIGURE 11.
Operator's Manual 27-Ton Log Splitter, W2700 17. Attach the clear suction hose to the suction port on the tank and to the intake port on the pump. Tighten securely using two hose clamps. SEE FIGURE 13. valve return hose 18. Attach the black flexible return hose to the return port on the tank and to the return port on the valve. Tighten securely using two hose clamps. SEE FIGURE 15. pump 19. Attach the high pressure hose to the high pressure port on the valve and to the outlet port on the pump.
Operator's Manual 27-Ton Log Splitter, W2700 OPERATION: BEFORE STARTING : IMPORTANT: The engine and hydraulic reservoir are shipped without oil. See the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your log splitter for the type of crankcase oil, fuel, etc. The engine manufacturer recommends lead-free gasoline only.
Operator's Manual 27-Ton Log Splitter, W2700 Your log splitter is now properly filled and ready for use. You have the correct amount of fluid in the reservoir when you can see the fluid through the fluid level viewing window. Engine Oil Recommendations: Once the log splitter is filled with fluid, tighten the filler cap by turning it all the way clockwise. Towing: Tip: If your ram still does not travel smoothly, there may still be air in the hydraulic system or your fluid level is too low.
Operator's Manual 27-Ton Log Splitter, W2700 Normal Operation: 1. Set up the log splitter on a clear, level area and block the wheels. Make sure that the suction port on the reservoir is always on the lower side of the log splitter. NOTE: The log splitter can be used to split logs with the beam in both the horizontal and vertical positions. In either position, make sure the beam is locked into position with its respective spring-loaded lock pin. 2. Place a log on the beam against the foot plate.
Operator's Manual 27-Ton Log Splitter, W2700 56 Parts Breakdown Main Parts Explosion 28 29 22 58 37 26 29 39 7 38 30 58 61 19 40 63 62 35 21 41 55 58 43 21 21 46 42 36 11 13 9 14 44 3 59 12 18 6 52 2 29 8 5 10 51 60 1 1 32 60 4 47 24 25 23 54 33 20 34 17 27 2 31 15 1 53 16 45 58 19 16 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
Operator's Manual 27-Ton Log Splitter, W2700 Hose Parts Explosion 49 50 48 57 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
Operator's Manual 27-Ton Log Splitter, W2700 Parts List REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 504 LOCKWASHER-SPRING 5/16" QTY. 14 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 34 CAP, OIL FILL 27 TON LOG SPLITTER 1 2 1662 NUT 3/8-16 NYLOC 6 35 36 W27000200 WELDMENT, BEAM 27 TON LOG SPLITTER 1 W27000300 WELDMENT, TONGUE 27 TON LOG SPLITTER 1 37 W27000306 WELDMENT, WEDGE 27 TON LOG SPLITTER 1 W27000110 QTY. 3 2001 BOLT 3/8-16 X 1-3/4 HH GR5 ZN 4 4 3244 BOLT M8 X 1.25 X 30 HHFCS GR8.
Operator's Manual 27-Ton Log Splitter, W2700 W2700 Log Splitter 1-YEAR Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions Earthquake warrants this Earthquake® Log Splitter to be free from defects in the material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. During the one-year warranty of this product, Earthquake, at its discretion, will furnish parts and labor to correct any defect caused by faulty material or workmanship.
Earthquake™, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 8th Avenue, PO Box 666 Cumberland, WI 54829 800-345-6007 | Fax 715-822-2223 E-mail: info@ardisam.com All weights, specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. Items used for props not included. Some assembly may be required. Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
