swisherinc.com OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. LS422X STARTING SERIAL #: L206-010001 IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions before operating this equipment. Rev.
LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer’s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) year from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found to be defective due to materials or workmanship.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury. Read this manual completely. This machine can amputate hands, feet, and throw objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
• NEVER operate your splitter near a flame or spark. Hydraulic oil and gasoline are flammable and can explode. • NEVER fill gas tank while the engine is hot or running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. • This unit 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).
ASSEMBLY This log splitter has been partially assembled at the factory. Refer to the drawings and part lists should it become necessary to disassemble the unit for repair or replacement of parts. Inspect all components for damage. If you believe you have a damaged part please contact customer service immediately at 1-800-222-8183. WARNING: Exercise extreme caution, as parts are very heavy. Sufficient persons or mechanical handling equipment should be used.
POSITIONING THE CYLINDER 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove lock pins from the cylinder retention clips and rotate clips down exposing the open slots on the cylinder retention bracket (reference Figure 2). Slide the Cylinder forward until the rear trunnions clear the slots then lift the back side of the cylinder until the rear trunnions clear the cylinder retention bracket and slide cylinder back until the front cylinder trunnions slide into the open slots of the cylinder retention bracket (reference arrow in Figure 2).
TOWING SAFETY This unit should not be towed on any street, highway, or public road without checking the existing federal, local, and state laws. Any licensing or modifications such as taillights, etc., need to comply with existing federal, local, or state vehicle requirements is the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Obey all regulations when towing on public roads and highways. See also SAFETY PERCAUTIONS. WARNING: NEVER TOW THE SPLITTER WITH CYLINDER IN THE OPERATING POSITION.
Be aware of the environment when disposing of used petroleum products. Please dispose of used hydraulic fluid, engine oil and any by products from the maintenance of your splitter at approved recycling centers. Should it become necessary to disassemble the unit for repair or replacement of parts, refer to the drawings and parts list on the following pages. Exercise extreme caution, as some parts are very heavy and will require sufficient persons or mechanical handling equipment.
SAFETY DECALS Replace decals immediately if damaged.
ASSEMBLY DETAIL LS422X MODELS 10
SERVICE PARTS Please have Model and Serial Numbers ready when ordering parts. Color cannot be guaranteed upon service parts.
BEAM DETAIL ITEM NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 DESCRIPTION Beam Weldment Push Weldment Push GIB Angle Bolt 3/8-16 X 1 Carriage Nut 3/8-16 Nyloc Nut 1/2-13 Nyloc Jam 1/2-13 X 3 1/2 GR5 ZP Ram Cylinder 2-Way Pipe Nipple Hydraulic Fitting Stationary Line Assembly Valve Inlet Fitting Valve Control Return Line Fitting Master Chain Link Valve Control Handle Handle Grip 1/4 X 1 Clevis Pin Cotter Pin Cylinder Retention Plate 3/8" X 1 3/8" Hitch Pin Bolt 5/16-18 X 1
ENGINE DETAIL LS422X MODEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Engine Bolt 5/16-18 X 1 1/4 Serr. Flange Nut 5/16-18 Serr.
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SPECIFICATIONS Models LS422X Splitting Force 22 Tons Engine 4 HP Briggs and Stratton Sprint Splitting Positions Cylinder Size Pump Pump Specs Valve Drive System Hydraulic Fluid Cap. Maximum Log length Tire Specs Metal Fenders Horizontal 4" X 24" 2 Stage with Heavy Duty Bearings 11 Gallons Per Minute Auto Return Belt Drive with Clutch for Easy Starting 16-17 Quarts 25" 13.00 X 5.
LOG SPLITTER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. LS422X HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS: Each Log Splitter has its own serial number. Each engine has its own serial number. The serial number for the Log Splitter will be found on the right hand side of the hydraulic oil reservoir. The serial number for the engine will be found on the top of the blower fan housing. All Log Splitter parts listed herein may be ordered directly from Swisher Mower & Machine Co. Inc., your nearest Swisher dealer, or from our website.
