35 TON VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL LOG SPLITTER MODEL NO. 401635BB & 401635BBCA Owner’s Manual ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages in this manual. Failure to follow this important safety information may result in serious injury or death. LS135-820-1209 Rev.
Table of Contents Page(s) Important Safety Information................................................................................................................. 1-6 Intended Use ......................................................................................................................... 1 Personal Protective Equipment ............................................................................................... 1 Safety Decals .......................................................
WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before assembling or operating this log splitter. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to operate this log splitter who has not read this manual. As with all power equipment, a log splitter can be dangerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate this log splitter if you have doubts or questions concerning safe operation.
PART NUMBER: 52055200 LOCATION: BOTH STRIPPER PLATES AND CYLINDER PART NUMBER: 52023200 LOCATION: HYDRAULIC TANK LOWER TANK, RIGHT CORNER PART NUMBER: 51018900 LOCATION: TOP OF HYDRAULIC CYLINDER Page 2
GENERAL SAFETY Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death. ALWAYSEread the operator’s manual before operation. It is located in the plastic canister on the tongue. EVER NEVER allow children to operate this log splitter. NEVER allow adults lacking proper instructions and understanding to operate this log splitter. KEEP all people and pets a minimum of 10 feet away from your work area when operating this log splitter. Only the operator is to be near the log splitter during use.
KNOW how to stop the log splitter and disengage the controls before operating it. NEVER place hands or feet between the log and splitting wedge during forward or reverse stroke. Serious injury or death could result. NEVER straddle or step over the log splitter during operation. NEVER reach or bend over the log splitter to pick up a log. NEVER try to split two logs on top of each other. NEVER try to cross split a log. NEVER attempt to load your log splitter when the ram or wedge is in motion.
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 hoses or hydraulic components. NEVER check for leaks of hydraulic fluid with your hand. Fluid escaping from a small hole can be almost invisible. Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate skin causing serious personal injury or even death.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This log splitter is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in efffective working order by the operator. In the state of California a spark arrester is required by law. Other states have similar laws.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: This log splitter was partially assembled at the factory. Refer to the drawings and parts list should it become necessary to disassemble the unit for repair or replacement of parts ITEM NO. PART NO. DECSRIPTION 1 2 3 Beam Assembly Beam Lock Assembly Tank Assembly Tank Assembly (CA) Tire and Wheel Assembly Tongue Assembly Fender Hardware Kit 4 5 6 401610S0 40127500 40160900 401609CA 40035300 40127200 40142200 40116800 QTY.
STEP 3: Attach the tongue assembly (5) to the tank assembly (1) using two 1/2” NC x 4-1/2” hex cap bolts (2), two 1/2” l lock washers (3) and two 1/2” hex nuts (4). Tighten. ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 40160900 TankAssembly 1 401609CA Tank Assembly (CA) 1 2 O/L 1/2” NC x 4-1/2 Hex Bolt 2 3 O/L 1/2” Lock Washer 2 4 O/L 1/2” NC Hex Nut 2 5 40127200 Tongue Assembly 1 O/L- Obtain locally. Common fasteners available through hardware and farm stores. STEP 4: Stand the beam (1) up on end.
STEP 5: Connect the end of the 1/2” ID x 38” hydraulic pressure hose (1) coming from the fitting on the pump to the fitting on the valve . See illustrations below. STEP 6: Slide one hose clamp (3) on the end of the 3/4” x 56” hydraulic return hose (2 ) that comes from the fitting on the filter . Then connect the hose to the fitting on the valve . See illustrations below. Area of Detail ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRPTION QTY.
STEP 8: Attach the two fenders (1) to the tank/axle using the four 1/4” NC x 3/4” hex cap bolts (2), the four 1/4” flat washers (3 ) , the four 1/4” lock washers (4) and the four 1/4:” NC hex nuts (5). Tighten ITEM NO. PART NO. DECSRIPTION QTY. 1 2 3 4 5 2 4 4 4 4 40142200 O/L O/L O/L O/L Fender 1/4” NC Hex Bolt 1/4” Flat Washer 1/4” Lock Washer 1/4” NC Hex Nut O/L-Obtain locally. Common fasteners available through hardware and farm stores. 1 2 5 4 3 TANK/ENGINE ASSEMBLY BREAKDOWN ITEM NO.
ENGINE/PUMP ASSEMBLY BREAKDOWN ITEM NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PART NO. O/L O/L O/L O/L 39054500 39070900 40034300 40081800 400825L0 400826L0 400827L0 DESCRIPTION QTY. 5/16”-18 UNC Nylock Nut 5/16” Regular Lock Washer 5/16” x 1-1/4” GR 5 Bolt 5/16” x 1” UNF GR 5 Bolt Briggs & Stratton 1450 Engine 16 GPM Pump 1/4” Sq. x 1-1/2” Square Key Pump Mount Jaw Coupler, 1” Bore Jaw Coupler, 1/2” Bore Coupler Spider 4 4 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 O/L- Obtain locally.
TONGUE ASSEMBLY BREAKDOWN ITEM NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Page 12 PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 17280300 17271600 17272000 17290800 40127200 40034600 40032300 M10 x 1.5 Nylock Nut M10 x 1.5 x 100mm GR5 Bolt M10 x 1.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before operating this log splitter. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to operate this log splitter who has not read this manual. As with all power equipment, a log splitter can be dangerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate this log splitter if you have doubts or questions concerning safe operation.
CAUTION: TURN FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE TO THE “OFF” POSITION PRIOR TO TOWING.FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN FLOODING THE ENGINE. NOTE: The engine maximum governed speed is preset at the factory at 3600 RPM no load speed. When splitting wood the throttle should be set at the maximum speed to develop the horsepower required for the pump. OPERATION WARNING: See safety information related to operation of the log splitter on page 3 and 4 of this manual.
MAINTENANCE 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. There after change the oil filter every 100 hours or seasonally, whichever comes first.
IMPORTANT NOTICE We, the manufacturer, reserve the right to change the product and/or specifications in this manual without notification. The manual is for information usage only and the pictures and drawings depicted herein are for reference only. NOTES Warranty Repair and Service Do not return this product to the store for warranty issues or repair. Call 1-800-525-8322 for the location of the nearest service center. Record the information below for future reference. Model No.
SPECIFICATIONS Engi ne Pump C yli nder Valve Bri ggs & Stratton 342cc 1450 Engi ne Two-Stage, 16 gpm 5 i n. D i ameter x 24 i n. Stroke Auto-Return Maxi mum Spli tti ng Force 35 Tons Maxi mum Log Length C ycle Ti me* 26 i n. 14 Seconds Wheels 4.80 x 8 i n. Wedge 7 i n. Hi gh wi th Spreader Wi ngs Beam Si ze Hydrauli c C apaci ty 8 i n. x 10 i n. wi th Bui lt-In Log C radle 6.5 Gallons Maxi mum Fi lter Spin-On Replaceable Fi lter Hei ght 72 i n. i n Verti cal Posi ti on 42 i n.
