!® Operator's Manual Log Splitter Model LS338 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, 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).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Log Splitter ............................................................................ 6 Know Your Log Splitter ...................................................................................... 10 Operating Your Log Splitter ............................................................................... 11 Adjusting Your Log Splitter ........
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION 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 instructionsin this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning.
h. Ifgasoline isspilled, wipeitofftheengine and equipment, movemachine toanother area.Wait5 minutes before starting theengine. i. Never storethemachine orfuelcontainer inside wherethereisanopenflame,sparkorpilotlight asonawaterheater, spaceheater, furnace, clothes dryerorothergasappliances. j. Allowmachine tocool5minutes before storing. Operation 1. Before starting this machine, review the "Safety Instructions". Failure to follow these rules may result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders. 2.
YourResponsibility manual and on the machine. Some of the safety labels are re- Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, produced here. Always follow directions on safety labels understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this found on your equipment. • "OCK u_ |lUt oeam _ttUl|l_t _,,zp _.,FI UUW|| $30230 in norlzontal tU _ _|Ui_ I|IUVU Uy position. I_ _IILLUr • . _ - - " , • ||a||u • Raise jack llllllWll stand and latch securely public road.
SECTION2: ASSEMBLING YOURLOGSPLITTER UnpackingfromCrate BeforeAssembling • • • • • _b Pry top, sides, and ends off the crate. Set panels aside to avoid tire puncture or personal injury. Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit. Remove any loose parts if included with unit (i.e., operator's manual, etc.) Cut and remove straps which secure parts to bottom of crate. Unbolt any remaining parts which may be bolted to the bottom of the crate. WARNING: Use extreme caution while unpacking this machine.
• • Insert hex bolts through top holes in jack stand mounting brackets and holes in jack stand. Secure with lock washers and hex nuts. See Figure 3. Insert hex bolts through upper holes in the bottom of mounting brackets and jack stand. Secure with lock washers and hex nuts. See Figure 3. • Insert cotter pins through slots in nuts and holes in axle and secure by bending the ends of the cotter pins in opposite directions. See Figure 5.
AttachingBeam • • • • • Engine Mounting Bracket For shipping purposes, the pressure hose is attached to the pump on the engine and to the control valve on the cylinder. Disconnect the pressure hose from the adapter on the pump. Stand the wedge, beam, and cylinder assembly upright with cylinder toward the top. An assistant may be helpful. Remove cotter pin and clevis pin from welded brackets on beam assembly and move the reservoir tank assembly in position against the beam.
Removetheprotective capfromthefittingontopof thefilterhead.Attachtheendofthehosetothe fittingontopofthefilter.Placethehoseclampat thebaseofthefittingandtightensecurely. See Figure10. Attached ControlValve 'linder • • PreparingtheLog Splitter • Hose Clamp • Filte Head Insert four carriage bolts through the log cradle and cradle support brackets. Secure with lock washers and hex nuts. Tighten all carriage bolts and nuts. Repeat on the other side.
SECTION3: KNOWYOURLOGSPLITTER Compare the illustration in Figure 13 below with the controls on your log splitter, and get familiar with itsfeatures before starting to operate. Know how to stop the machine quickly in the event of an emergency. How it works Cylinder Control Handle Reversei" $ Wedge Beam Assembly _(_4_ To retuln wedlge ._..
SECTION4: OPERATING YOURLOGSPLITTER WARNING: For best performance, the engine is designed to be operated at the FAST throttle position. If weather is cold, run wedge up or down beam 6 to 8 times to circulate the hydraulic fluid. Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. WARNING: Wear leather work gloves, safety shoes, ear protection, and safety glasses when operating log splitter. Ensure safe footing.
• • To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out on the vertical beam lock and rotate it to secure the • • beam. See Figure 13. Stand in front of the unit to operate the control handle and to stabilize the log. See Figure 14A. • • HorizontalPosition • • Pull the vertical beam lock out and rotate it down. _ _ See Figure 13. Pivot beam to the horizontal position. The beam will lock automatically in horizontal position.
SECTION5: ADJUSTING YOURLOGSPLITTER any _lb NOTE: The gibs may be rotated and/or turned over for even wear. any WARNING: without Do notfirst at stopping time make adjustments engine, disconnecting spark plug wire, and grounding it against the engine. • • • WedgeAssemblyAdjustment As normal wear occurs and there is excessive "play" between the wedge and beam, adjust the bolts on the side of the wedge assembly to eliminate excess space between the wedge and the beam. See Figure 15.
NOTE: Please dispose of used hydraulic fluid and engine oil at approved recycling centers only. • • Since contaminants in fluid may damage the hydraulic components, you will have to drain the fluid and flush the reservoir tank and hoses with • kerosene whenever any repair work is performed on the tank, hydraulic pump or valve. For this job, contact your nearest service dealer. HydraulicFilter • • Change the hydraulic filter every 50 hours of operation. Use only a 10 micron hydraulic filter.
SECTION7: STORINGYOURLOGSPLITTER Prepare your log splitter for storage at the end of the season or if the log splitter will not be used for 30 days or more. • 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. • • • • • • Clean the log splitter thoroughly.
HydraulicTroubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy 1. Broken drive shaft. 1. See authorized service dealer. 2. 2. 4. Shipping plugs left in hydraulic hoses. Set screws in coupling not adjusted properly. Loose shaft coupling. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Gear sections damaged. Damaged relief valve. Hydraulic lines blocked. Incorrect oil level. Damaged directional valve. Blocked directional valve. 5. 6. Disconnect hydraulic hoses, remove shipping plugs, reconnect hoses.
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SECTION9: PARTSLISTFORMODELLS338 20 24 27 NOTE: The engine, shown here for reference only, may not resemble the engine on your equipment, 31 35 27 59 4 53 56 I I I 48 46 72 71 66 18 70
ModelLS338 Ref. No. Part No. Ref. No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 1. 781-0686 Log Tray Bracket 50. 710-1253 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-24 x 5,25 3. 781-0682 Log Tray 781-1100 4. 710-3097 Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x 1,0 736-0119 Pump Mounting Plate Lock Washer 5/16 5. 6. 719-0550 712-0239 Wedge Assembly Lock Nut 1/2-20 711-0396 Spacer.385 x.623 x,750 Lg, 719-0315 Coupling Shield 7. 710-1018 714-0114 8. 710-1806 Hex Cap Screw 1/2-20 x 2,75 Hex Screw 1/2-13 x 3,25 51. 53.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories, Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
