Erskine Attachments LS 24 User manual

Inverted Log Splitter
For
Skid Steer Loaders
Operator’s Manual
Maintenance
Parts Information
Read this Manual Before Use

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REFERENCE INFORMATION
Write the serial number for your attachment in the spaces below. Always refer to this serial
number when calling for service or parts.
Serial Number………….._____________
YOUR ATTACHMENT DEALER
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
CONTACT:
SAFETY
3-4
SERIAL NUMBER/DECAL LOCATION
5-6
USER’S MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
7-8
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
9
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
10
BOLT TORQUE INFORMATION
11
PARTS INFORMATION
12-13
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
14
WARRANTY
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NOTE: Erskine Attachments LLC reserves the right to make
improvements in design or changes in specifications at any time without
notice and without incurring any obligations to install them on units
previously sold.

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The signal words CAUTION, WARNING, or
DANGER are used to indicate hazards.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.

The word IMPORTANT is used in the text when
immediate damage will occur due to improper
technique or operation.

The word NOTE is used to convey information that
is out of context with the manual text; special
information such as specifications, techniques,
reference information, and other information of a
supplementary nature.
The user is responsible for inspecting the machine
daily, and for having parts repaired or replaced when
continued use of the machine would cause damage,
excessive wear to other parts or make the machine
unsafe for continued operation.
If an operating procedure, tool device, maintenance
or work method not specifically recommended is
used, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you
and others. You must also ensure that the
attachment will not be damaged or made unsafe by
the procedures you choose.
Erskine Attachments LLC cannot anticipate every
possible circumstance that might involve potential
hazard. The safety messages found in this manual
and on the machine are therefore not all inclusive.
SAFETY
DO NOT use or perform maintenance on this machine until this manual has been
read and understood. In addition, read the Operation and Maintenance
Manual(s) pertaining to the attachment and the attachment carrier (“Loader”).

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SAFETY
Improper operation can cause serious
injury or death.
Pre-operation
This attachment is designed for splitting wood
only. NEVER use this machine for any other
purpose.
Read the operator’s manual for the “Skid Steer
Loader.”NEVER allow untrained people to
operate.
Operating instructions must be given to everyone
before operating this attachment and at least once
a year thereafter in accordance with OSHA
regulations.
NEVER exceed the maximum recommended input
power or speed specifications for the attachment.
Over-powering or over-speeding the attachment
may cause personal injury and/or machine
damage.
Keep all shields, guards, and covers in place.
Do not modify equipment or add attachments that
are not approved by Erskine Attachments LLC.
Use adequate safety warning lights and devices as
required by local regulations. Obey all local laws
and regulations regarding machine operation on
public property.
Operation
Always wear eye protection that meets ANSI z87.1
standard or use with a loader enclosure that
provides similar protection.
Hydraulic connections may be hot after use. Use
gloves if connecting or disconnecting after use.
Check and be sure all operating controls are in
neutral before starting the engine.
Keep people away from loader and attachment
when in use. This attachment has moving parts.
Operation (continued)
NEVER operate near embankments or terrain that
is so steep that rollover could occur.
Always stay in the operator position when using
the attachment.
Before leaving the operators position, lower the
attachment to rest flat on the ground, make sure
wedge is in fully open position, stop engine, relieve
hydraulic pressure to the attachment, set park
brake, and wait for all motion to stop.
NEVER place hands near moving parts or clear
debris while engine is running. Stay clear of
wedge opening.
Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard
Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin causing serious
injury.
Avoid the hazard by relieving the
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines.
Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY
PARTS, to check for suspected leaks. Wear
protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles
when servicing or performing maintenance on
hydraulic systems.
If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately.
Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically
removed within a few hours or gangrene may
result.
Maintenance
NEVER make adjustments, lubricate, clean, or
perform any service on the machine while it is in
operation.
Make sure the attachment is serviced on a daily
basis. Improper maintenance can cause serious
injury or death in addition to damage to the
attachment and/or your equipment.

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SERIAL NUMBER AND SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS
Serial Number Location:
It is important to refer to the serial number of the attachment when making repairs or ordering parts. Early or later
models (identification made by serial number) may use different parts, or it may be necessary to use different
procedures in doing a specific operation.

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Part number: 200001
Location: On top of mount bracket
Quantity: 1
Part number: 203234
Location: On both sides of frame
Quantity: 2
SERIAL NUMBER AND SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS________
Small Brand Decal
Location: On both sides of frame
Quantity: 2
Safety Decals Locations:
The locations of the safety decals are shown. If
these decals are missing, damaged, or painted over
they must be replaced. Call Erskine Attachments
LLC (218-435-4045) for replacement decals.
B
A
C
Part number: 320359
Location: On top of mount bracket
Quantity: 1

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USER’S MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
After the initial set-up assembly is completed, use the following procedure to mount the attachment to the loader
for user operation.
Coupler wedges or pins must extend through holes in attachment. Levers must be fully
down and locked. Failure to secure wedges or pins can allow the attachment to come off and cause injury
or death.
1. Use the step, safety treads, and grab handles to
get on and off the loader and attachment.
2. Sitting in the operator’s seat, lower seat bar (if so
equipped) and fasten the seat belt.
3. Drive the loader to the rear of the attachment. Put
the loader quick attach coupler into theattachment
mounting bracket.
4. Tilt the loader coupler backward a small amount
until it is fully engaged in the attachment mounting
bracket.
5. Stop the engine and engage the park brake.
6. Secure the coupler locking mechanism that
attaches the attachment to the loader.

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USER’S MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
7. Connect the hydraulic quick couplers from the
attachment to the loader.
IMPORTANT: Wipe the ends of the hydraulic
quick couplers (both lead and loader) with a rag
to remove any possible contamination.
Contamination can cause hydraulic components
to fail and is not covered under warranty.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the quick couplers are
fully engaged. If the quick couplers do not fully
engage, check to see that the couplers are the
same size and brand. Do not force the quick
couplers together.
NOTE: See the loader’s operator’s manual for
auxiliary hydraulic specifications and connection
instructions.
NOTE: Attachment is shipped with 8FJX (1/2”
Female JIC Swivel) fittings on the ends of the
lead hoses.
8. Make sure the hoses are properly routed to fit
your specific loader. If the hoses are not routed
correctly, hoses may get pinched or rub on tires.
Be sure to check the hose routing through the full
range of intended motion of the attachment
before operating it.
More than one routing may be acceptable
depending on the loader. Pick the routing that
best suits your loader.
IMPORTANT: Proper hose routing is the
responsibility of the owner and/or operator.
Pinched or stretched hoses are not covered
under warranty.
Mounting is now complete and you are ready to use
the attachment. Use reverse order of above
instructions to dismount the attachment from the
loader.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. With the operator in the seat of the loader, the seat
belt fastened, and the seat bar lowered (if so
equipped), start the engine.
2. Raise the attachment slightly off of the ground.
3. Activate the loader’s auxiliary hydraulics to open
and close the splitting wedge.
4. Position the skid steer and log splitter above the
log to be split. Always split from the end of the log
along the grain.
IMPORTANT: Never split a log across the grain.
This log splitter is not designed for cross-grain
splitting, and doing so may damage the splitter.
5. With the splitting wedge in the fully open position,
lower the splitter over the log, aligning the log in
the center of the wedge track. If the log is angled
or off to one side, the split will be uneven or the
log may slip out of the splitter.
6. Close the splitting wedge to split the log.
7. Open the wedge and move on to the next log to
be split.
NOTE: The inverted log splitter can be equipped
with an optional 4-way splitter wedge. The 4-way
wedge bolts onto the splitter in place of the
standard 2-way wedge.

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Lower the attachment to rest flat on the ground, make sure wedge is in fully open position,
shut down the engine, relieve the hydraulic pressure to the attachment, set the park brake, and wait for
all motion to stop before leaving the operator’s seat to perform service of any kind.
It is the operator’s responsibility to make daily inspections of the loader and attachment for damage, loose bolts,
fluid leaks, or anything else that could cause a potential service or safety problem. Preventive maintenance is
the easiest and least expensive type of maintenance.
IMPORTANT: Bolts can loosen after initial usage. After the first hour of operation check all bolts.
Periodically clean debris and small wood chips off of
the log splitter.
Grease frame slide after every 40 hours of operation.
It is recommended to coat the slide with a light layer
of grease before long periods of storage to prevent
rusting.
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BOLT TORQUE INFORMATION

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ITEM
QTY
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
STOCK NO.
1
1
313154
FRAME LS24 W/A
LS24 ONLY
1
313159
FRAME LS36 W/A
LS36 ONLY
2
1
313155
WEDGE HOLDER LS24/LS36 W/A OBLT
REPLACED BY 312700
1
312700
WEDGE HOLDER LS24/LS36 W/A OBLT
REPLACED BY 312740
3
4
313184
BUSH 1.5 X .78 X 2 Z
LS24 ONLY
4
312711
BUSHING 1.50 X .78 X 3.00 Z
LS36 ONLY
4
1
312752
CYL 4 X 24 WELDED C-C
LS24 ONLY (REPLACED 313113)
1
312750
CYL 4.5 X 36 WELDED C-C
LS36 ONLY (REPLACED 313190)
1
313113
CYLINDER 4 X 24
LS24 ONLY (REPLACED BY 312752)
1
313190
CYLINDER 4.5 X 36
LS36 ONLY (REPLACED BY 312750)
5
1
313157
WEDGE 2‐WAY W/A OBLT
REPLACED BY 312701
1
312701
WEDGE 2‐WAY W/A OBLT
REPLACED BY 312740
6
1
313158
WEDGE 4‐WAY W/A OBLT
REPLACED BY 312702 IN OPT PKG
7
1
312702
WEDGE 4‐WAY W/A OBLT
REPLACED BY 312736 IN OPT PKG
8
1
313183
HOSE 3/8 X 92 6FJX‐8JFX
9
1
201925
ADPT STR 8MB‐6MJ
LS24 ONLY
1
201522
ADPT STR 10MB‐6MJ
LS36 ONLY
10
1
320089
ADPT ELB 8MB‐6MJ‐90
LS24 ONLY
1
103330
ADPT ELB 10MB‐6MJ‐90
LS36 ONLY
11
2
313188
PIN CYLINDER 1 X 3.25 USEABLE
LS24 ONLY
2
313197
PIN CYLINDER 1.25 X 3.25 USEABLE
LS36 ONLY
12
4
65127
PIN COTTER 3/16 X 2
13
4
15207
BOLT HEX 1/2 X 1-1/4 NC GR 8
OBSOLETE (USE WITH 312700)
14
2
13375
BOLT HEX 3/4 X 6 NC GR 5
LS24 ONLY
2
13379
BOLT HEX 3/4 X 8 NC GR 5
LS36 ONLY
15
2
37217
NUT REV LOCK
3/4 NC
16
2
313196
BUSH 1.25 X 1.02 X 1.13
LS24 ONLY
17
1
313185
HOSE 3/8 X 116 6FJX‐8FJX
LS24 ONLY
1
312714
HOSE 3/8 X 128 6FJX‐8FJX
LS36 ONLY
18
1
312740
WEDGE 2-WAY W/A
REPLACED 312700 & 312701
19
1
312736
WEDGE 4-WAY W/A
REPLACED 312702 IN OPT PKG
20
1
313130
HANGER CYLINDER LOG SPLITTER
LS36 ONLY
21
1
313140
PLATE .38 X 3.8 X 3.8 W/H PAINTED
LS36 ONLY
22
1
33022
WASHER FLAT 1”
LS36 ONLY
23
1
37219
NUT REV LOCK 1” NC
LS36 ONLY
PARTS INFORMATION

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PARTS INFORMATION

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
All dimensions are in INCHES.
Model
LS 24
LS 36
Hydraulic Cylinder
4” Bore, 24” Stroke
4.5” Bore, 36” Stroke
Wedge Force @ 2000 PSI
13 ton
15 ton
Wedge Force @ 2500 PSI
16 ton
20 ton
Wedge Force @ 3000 PSI
19 ton
25 ton
Operating Weight
600 lbs.
810 lbs.
Overall Width
45.2”
Overall Length
81.5”
107.5”
Overall Height
24.0”

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Erskine Attachments LLC warrants each new machine manufactured by us to be free from defects
in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) monthsfrom date ofdelivery to the original
purchaser.
Our obligation under this warranty is to replace free of charge, at our factory or authorized
dealership, any part proven defective within the stated warranty time limit.
All parts must be returned freight prepaid and adequately packaged to prevent damage in transit.
This warranty does not cover:
1.
New products which have been operated in excess of rated capacities or negligence
2. Misuse, abuse, accidents or damage due to improperly routed hoses
3.
Machines which have been altered, modified or repaired in any manner not authorized
by our company
4. Previously owned equipment
5.
Any ground engaging tools in which natural wear is involved, i.e. tooth tips, cutting
teeth, etc
6. Normal maintenance
7. Fork tines
8. Hydraulic motors that have been disassembled in any manor
In no event will the Sales Representative, Dealership, Erskine Attachments LLC, or any other
company affiliated with it or them be liable for incidental or consequential damages or injuries,
including but not limited to the loss of profit, rental or substitute equipment or other commercial
loss. Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy being as provided here in above.
Erskine Attachments LLC must receive immediate notification of defect and no allowance will be
made for repairs without our consent or approval.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied by law or otherwise, and there
is no warranty of merchantability or fitness purpose.
No agent, employee, or representative of Erskine Attachments LLC has any authority to bind
Erskine Attachments LLC to any warranty except as specifically set forth herein. Any of these
limitations excluded bylocal law shall be deemed deleted from this warranty; all other terms apply.
This warranty may not be enlarged or modified in any manner except in writing signed by an
executive officer of Erskine Attachments LLC to improve its products whenever it is possible and
practical to do so. Erskine Attachments LLC reserves the right to make changes and or add
improvements at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes or add such
improvements to products previously sold.
Erskine Attachments LLC
P.O. Box 1083 Alexandria, MN 56308
Phone [phone] Fax [phone]

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P/N 300699 Date Printed: 4/3/2018
Erskine Attachments LLC Printed in U.S.A.