Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator’s Manual LS 33 TB — Log Splitter WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No.
1 To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Troy-Bilt log splitter. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times.
2 Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol.
If your machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and is intended for use near any unimproved forest, brush, or grass covered land, the engine exhaust should be equipped with a spark arrestor. Make sure you comply with applicable local, state, and federal codes. Take appropriate firefighting equipment with you. c. Never fuel machine indoors. d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. 14.
11. When splitting in the vertical position, stabilize the log before moving the control handle. Split as follows: a. Place log on the end plate and turn until it leans against the beam and is stable. b. When splitting extra large or uneven logs, the log must be stabilized with wooden shims or split wood placed between the log and end plate or ground. 12. Always keep fingers away from any cracks that open in the log while splitting. They can quickly close and pinch or amputate your fingers. 13.
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING — CRUSHING HAZARD Keep hands away from wedge, end plate, partially split wood and moving parts.
3 Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Log Splitter • One Operator’s Manual WARNING! Do not remove the beam support or attempt to remove the machine from the crate until after you have completed all assembly steps. See Fig 3-1. • One Engine Operator’s Manual Crate Disassembly 1. Use a pry bar or claw hammer to loosen and remove the top of the crate. 2.
C. Pull the beam lock outward, line it up with the hole in the beam bracket and release the beam lock. See Fig 3-3. D. Fasten the tongue tube to the frame by reinstalling the two three-inch hex screws removed earlier and tightly securing with the two flange lock nuts. See Fig. 3-3. Removing the Supports CAUTION: Do not attempt to move the logsplitter off of the crate base until after the crate supports and plastic tie-straps have been removed.
3. Carefully reposition the logsplitter off of the crate by lifting up on the tongue tube, near the hitch coupling, and slowly rotating the machine clockwise. See Fig. 3-6. Set-Up Gas and Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the engine manual packed with your log splitter. Read the instructions carefully. WARNING! Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
NOTE: Approved fluids include Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III/Mercon® automatic transmission fluid, Pro-Select™ AW-32 Hydraulic Oil or 10WAW-ISO viscosity grade 32 hydraulic oil. It is not recommended that fluids be mixed, to top off the reservoir tank during initial set-up use Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid only. 4. Replace the vented dipstick securely, tightening it until the top of the threads are flush with top of the pipe. 5.
4 Controls & Features Log Dislodger Control Handle Hitch Coupling Log Tray Jack Stand Horizontal Beam Lock Engine Controls Dipstick Figure 4-1 See the Engine Operator’s Manual for the location and function of the controls on the engine. Beam Locks The beam locks are used to secure the beam in either the horizontal position or the vertical position. The vertical beam lock is located next to the engine. The horizontal beam lock is located on the beam support latch bracket.
5 Operation Pre-Start Checklist 1. Remove the dipstick and check hydraulic fluid level. Refill if necessary. Approved fluids include Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III / Mercon® automatic transmission fluid, Pro-Select™ AW-32 Hydraulic Oil or 10WAW-ISO viscosity grade 32 hydraulic oil. Check the engine oil level. Refill if necessary. 2. Check the engine oil level. Refill if necessary. 3. Fill up with gasoline if necessary. 4.
To Return Wedge e ers Rev Neutral 1 Fo r 2 wa Horizontal Beam Lock Figure 5-3 rd To Stop Wedge To Split Wood Figure 5-4 Using the Control Handle Splitting the Wood The control handle has three positions. See Fig. 5-4. 1. Start the engine as instructed in the Engine Operator’s manual included with the log splitter. 2. Place the log against the end plate and only split the wood in the direction of the grain. 3.
Operating Tips Transporting the Log Splitter 1. Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make certain the beam is locked securely with the horizontal beam lock. Always: 2. Remove the spring clip and clevis pin from the jack stand. 1. Use clean fluid and check the fluid level regularly. 3. Support the tongue and pivot the jack stand up against the tongue. See Fig. 5-5. 2. Use an approved hydraulic fluid.
6 Maintenance & Adjustments 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. Maintenance Engine 4. Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container. 5. Reinsert the filter and reconnect the hose. Fill the reservoir as instructed in the Assembly & Set-Up section.
Off-Season Storage If the log splitter will not be used for more than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows: WARNING! Never store machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside of building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark, or where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc. 1. Clean the log splitter thoroughly. NOTE: The use of a pressure washers or garden hose to clean your log splitter is not recommended.
7 Service Flexible Pump Coupler 9. The flexible pump coupler is a nylon “spider” insert, located between the pump and the engine shaft. Over time, the coupler will harden and deteriorate. Replace the coupler if you detect vibration or noise coming from the area between the engine and the pump. If the coupler fails completely, you will experience a loss of power. Align the pump coupling half with the nylon “spider” by rotating the engine using the starter handle.
8 Troubleshooting Problem Engine fails to start Engine running erratically/ inconsistent RPM (hunting or surging) Engine Overheats Cylinder rod will not move 18 Cause Remedy 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Choke, if equipped, not in CHOKE position. 3. Move choke to CHOKE position. 4. Faulty spark plug. 4. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 5. Blocked fuel line. 5. Clean fuel line. 6.
Problem Slow cylinder shaft speed while extending and retracting. Leaking Cylinder Engine runs but wood will not split or wood splits too slowly Engine stalls during splitting Engine will not turn or stalls under low load conditions Leaking pump shaft seal Cause Remedy 1. Gear sections damaged. 1. See authorized service dealer. 2. Excessive pump inlet vacuum. 2. Make certain pump inlet hoses are clear and unblocked-use short, large diameter inlet hoses. 3. Slow engine speed. 3.
9 Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 737-0348A Vented Dipstick 735-04103 718-04395 718-04392 710-1842 Spider Bushing Coupling, .875 Coupling, .500 Set Screw 723-0405 Hydraulic Oil Filter 737-04308 727-0451 727-04288 727-0443 727-04362 Inlet Filter Inlet Hose Hydro Hose Return Hose Hydro Hose 726-0132 Hose Clamp 634-0186 Wheel Assembly, 16.0 x 4.8 x 8.
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/ or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “TroyBilt”). c. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer.
