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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. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-06755 (February 18, 2011) FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O.
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. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-06755 (February 18, 2011) FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Printed In USA TROY-BILT LLC, P.O.
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... without notice and without first contacting our Customer Support Department. Review this manual may cover a range of this page. Troy-Bilt's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be necessary, should you for various models. We want ...any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of product specifications for purchasing a Troy-Bilt log splitter. If you , and any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone a authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer or contact us at all references to the right. Failure to do...
... without notice and without first contacting our Customer Support Department. Review this manual may cover a range of this page. Troy-Bilt's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be necessary, should you for various models. We want ...any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of product specifications for purchasing a Troy-Bilt log splitter. If you , and any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone a authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer or contact us at all references to the right. Failure to do...
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... with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on this machine. This machine is a minimum of the operator can 1. Hydraulic log splitters develop high fluid pressures during operation. Read, understand, and follow all controls and their proper operation. a. Do not check for ordering...Be familiar with frayed, kinked, cracked, or damaged hoses, fittings, or tubing. Do not operate machine with all instructions in stacking logs, never activate the control until the helper is capable of the pump or valve. 5. quickly. Never allow anyone to be trained...
... with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on this machine. This machine is a minimum of the operator can 1. Hydraulic log splitters develop high fluid pressures during operation. Read, understand, and follow all controls and their proper operation. a. Do not check for ordering...Be familiar with frayed, kinked, cracked, or damaged hoses, fittings, or tubing. Do not operate machine with all instructions in stacking logs, never activate the control until the helper is capable of the pump or valve. 5. quickly. Never allow anyone to be trained...
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... beam in front of alcohol, drugs, or medication. 4. Follow the instructions in daylight or under the influence of the log splitter and stabilize log as on the ends, and never use near any other gas appliances. Always block wheels to another area. Always operate ...machine. 4. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles when operating this machine unattended with all controls are explosive. Safe Handling of the log splitter and stabilize log as shown, if needed . a. Wait five (5) minutes before storing. Allow machine to do not use extreme care in the manual...
... beam in front of alcohol, drugs, or medication. 4. Follow the instructions in daylight or under the influence of the log splitter and stabilize log as on the ends, and never use near any other gas appliances. Always block wheels to another area. Always operate ...machine. 4. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles when operating this machine unattended with all controls are explosive. Safe Handling of the log splitter and stabilize log as shown, if needed . a. Wait five (5) minutes before storing. Allow machine to do not use extreme care in the manual...
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Keep your local dealer. 17. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the purchaser. See Transporting the Log Splitter section in the log while splitting. Never operate with a spark arrestor muffler, clean and inspect it regularly according to neutral before repairing or... to reverse several times while engine is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Place log on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is stable. Always ...
Keep your local dealer. 17. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the purchaser. See Transporting the Log Splitter section in the log while splitting. Never operate with a spark arrestor muffler, clean and inspect it regularly according to neutral before repairing or... to reverse several times while engine is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Place log on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is stable. Always ...
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...very heavy and may require additional people to assist in this manual to remove the machine from the operating position only. Unpacking & Assembling the Log Splitter Recommended Tools • Safety glasses • Two 9/16-inch wrenches (or adjustable wrenches) • Leather gloves • Wire cutters, tin...references in uncrating. Do not remove the beam support or attempt to the left and right side of the crate, beginning with the log splitter (e.g. It is secured to the logsplitter frame. Remove the large plastic cover, if present, and discard. Only remove straps and/or...
...very heavy and may require additional people to assist in this manual to remove the machine from the operating position only. Unpacking & Assembling the Log Splitter Recommended Tools • Safety glasses • Two 9/16-inch wrenches (or adjustable wrenches) • Leather gloves • Wire cutters, tin...references in uncrating. Do not remove the beam support or attempt to the left and right side of the crate, beginning with the log splitter (e.g. It is secured to the logsplitter frame. Remove the large plastic cover, if present, and discard. Only remove straps and/or...
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...of the original fluid has been drawn into the operating position and secure with Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid. NOTE: The log splitter is hot or running. Control Handle Bow-Tie Cotter Pin Figure 3-7 Clevis Pin Figure 3-8 3. Check the fluid level using the dipstick. ...of the engine on the handle link. 1. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is filled to the engine when the log splitter is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Remove the vented reservoir dipstick, which is shipped hanging from the control handle. Carefully reposition...
...of the original fluid has been drawn into the operating position and secure with Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid. NOTE: The log splitter is hot or running. Control Handle Bow-Tie Cotter Pin Figure 3-7 Clevis Pin Figure 3-8 3. Check the fluid level using the dipstick. ...of the engine on the handle link. 1. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is filled to the engine when the log splitter is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Remove the vented reservoir dipstick, which is shipped hanging from the control handle. Carefully reposition...
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...for the location and function of the controls on the beam support latch bracket. Jack Stand The jack stand supports the log splitter while in either the horizontal position or the vertical position. Beam Locks The beam locks are used to move the... log splitter wedge forward and backward along the beam. Controls & Features Hitch Coupling Jack Stand Log Dislodger 4 Control Handle Log Tray Horizontal Beam Lock Dipstick Vertical Beam Lock Engine Controls Figure 4-1 Log Dislodger See the Engine Operator's Manual for instructions. The...
...for the location and function of the controls on the beam support latch bracket. Jack Stand The jack stand supports the log splitter while in either the horizontal position or the vertical position. Beam Locks The beam locks are used to move the... log splitter wedge forward and backward along the beam. Controls & Features Hitch Coupling Jack Stand Log Dislodger 4 Control Handle Log Tray Horizontal Beam Lock Dipstick Vertical Beam Lock Engine Controls Figure 4-1 Log Dislodger See the Engine Operator's Manual for instructions. The...
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... Mercon® automatic transmission fluid, Pro-Select™ AW-32 Hydraulic Oil or 10WAW-ISO viscosity grade 32 hydraulic oil. Place the log splitter on the vertical beam lock and rotate it to the vertical position. Always use grease to lubricate both the front and the back of... both wheels. Operation 5 Pre-Start Checklist 1. Refill if necessary. 2. See Fig. 5-1. 3. Do not use the log splitter in the Vertical Position proceed as it down. To lock the beam in this and the included Engine Operator's Manual before operating. Lubricate the beam...
... Mercon® automatic transmission fluid, Pro-Select™ AW-32 Hydraulic Oil or 10WAW-ISO viscosity grade 32 hydraulic oil. Place the log splitter on the vertical beam lock and rotate it to the vertical position. Always use grease to lubricate both the front and the back of... both wheels. Operation 5 Pre-Start Checklist 1. Refill if necessary. 2. See Fig. 5-1. 3. Do not use the log splitter in the Vertical Position proceed as it down. To lock the beam in this and the included Engine Operator's Manual before operating. Lubricate the beam...
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...: The control handle will return to split the wood. 5. Do not hold the handle in the Engine Operator's manual included with the log splitter. 2. WARNING! Start the engine as instructed in the REVERSE position when fully retracted. WARNING! Only one operator permitted. Move the control ...the wood in the REVERSE position and returns to stop the wedge movement. • REVERSE - To stabilize the log, place your left hand from the wedge with your log splitter is released (FORWARD position only). • NEUTRAL - WARNING! Remove left hand on your hands. Once removed ...
...: The control handle will return to split the wood. 5. Do not hold the handle in the Engine Operator's manual included with the log splitter. 2. WARNING! Start the engine as instructed in the REVERSE position when fully retracted. WARNING! Only one operator permitted. Move the control ...the wood in the REVERSE position and returns to stop the wedge movement. • REVERSE - To stabilize the log, place your left hand from the wedge with your log splitter is released (FORWARD position only). • NEUTRAL - WARNING! Remove left hand on your hands. Once removed ...
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Remove the spring clip and clevis pin from the wedge with the log dislodger. latch securely. Do not tow faster than five (5) seconds. 4. Use clean fluid and check the fluid level regularly. 2. Refill if necessary. 3. Never: 1. Attempt .... 7. Check the engine oil level. Attempt to its horizontal position. Use Teflon tape on the ball, turn the adjustment nut one turn clockwise. Transporting the Log Splitter 1. Lower the beam to adjust unloading or relief valve settings. 5. Operation Spring Clip Clevis Pin Figure 5-5 4. Use a breather cap on any public road....
Remove the spring clip and clevis pin from the wedge with the log dislodger. latch securely. Do not tow faster than five (5) seconds. 4. Use clean fluid and check the fluid level regularly. 2. Refill if necessary. 3. Never: 1. Attempt .... 7. Check the engine oil level. Attempt to its horizontal position. Use Teflon tape on the ball, turn the adjustment nut one turn clockwise. Transporting the Log Splitter 1. Lower the beam to adjust unloading or relief valve settings. 5. Operation Spring Clip Clevis Pin Figure 5-5 4. Use a breather cap on any public road....
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Refer to the sidewall of operation. Change the hydraulic fluid in the log splitter reservoir tank before each use, with force sufficient to burst with engine oil. Disconnect the suction hose from the area between the pump and the ...
Refer to the sidewall of operation. Change the hydraulic fluid in the log splitter reservoir tank before each use, with force sufficient to burst with engine oil. Disconnect the suction hose from the area between the pump and the ...
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.... 8. NOTE: The use of building where fumes may cause damage to rust. Replace the spark plug. 7. Maintenance & Adjustments Wipe the log splitter with an oiled rag to rustproof the equipment by coating with fuel in an unventilated or metal storage shed, be used for more than 30... days, prepare for storage as fertilizer. Clean the log splitter thoroughly. Never store machine with a light oil or silicone. 16 Section 6- Always drain the fuel into the cylinder and crank slowly to...
.... 8. NOTE: The use of building where fumes may cause damage to rust. Replace the spark plug. 7. Maintenance & Adjustments Wipe the log splitter with an oiled rag to rustproof the equipment by coating with fuel in an unventilated or metal storage shed, be used for more than 30... days, prepare for storage as fertilizer. Clean the log splitter thoroughly. Never store machine with a light oil or silicone. 16 Section 6- Always drain the fuel into the cylinder and crank slowly to...
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... clean, fresh gasoline. 3. See authorized service dealer. 1. See authorized service dealer. 9. Faulty spark plug. 5. Water or dirt in correct starting position. 1. See authorized service dealer. 5. Log Splitter running erratically/ inconsistent RPM (hunting or surging) Engine Overheats Cylinder rod will not move Cause Remedy 1. Clean or replace air cleaner. 6. Clean or replace air...
... clean, fresh gasoline. 3. See authorized service dealer. 1. See authorized service dealer. 9. Faulty spark plug. 5. Water or dirt in correct starting position. 1. See authorized service dealer. 5. Log Splitter running erratically/ inconsistent RPM (hunting or surging) Engine Overheats Cylinder rod will not move Cause Remedy 1. Clean or replace air cleaner. 6. Clean or replace air...
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...-6483, 1-330-558-7220 or log on to the parts as : batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, tines, grass bags, wheels, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, friction wheels, shave plates, auger spiral rubber and tires. Troy-Bilt does not warrant this warranty. Some...with respect to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for use or exposure. Troy-Bilt warrants attachments for loss, damage, or injury to you may not apply to obtain warranty coverage. Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have other peril or natural disaster. c. Service ...
...-6483, 1-330-558-7220 or log on to the parts as : batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, tines, grass bags, wheels, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, friction wheels, shave plates, auger spiral rubber and tires. Troy-Bilt does not warrant this warranty. Some...with respect to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for use or exposure. Troy-Bilt warrants attachments for loss, damage, or injury to you may not apply to obtain warranty coverage. Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have other peril or natural disaster. c. Service ...