Maxim LSM75BVG, LSM55H, LSM80H User manual

Operator's Manual
LSM75BVG, LSM55H, LSM80H
WARNING: READ ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE MACHINE!
If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use and maintain this
machine should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers, and should read the en-
tire manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust, or service this machine.
The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT: 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-COV-
ERED LAND UNLESS THE ENGINE'S EXHAUST SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK ARRESTER
MEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL LAWS (IF ANY). IF A SPARK ARRESTER IS USED, IT SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN EFFECTIVE
WORKING ORDER BY THE OPERATOR. IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, A SPARK ARRESTER IS REQUIRED BY LAW (SEC-
TION 4442 OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE). OTHER STATES MAY HAVE SIMILAR LAWS. FEDERAL LAWS
APPLY ON FEDERAL LANDS. SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR A SPARK ARRESTER.

Important Rules for Your Safety
Before operating this machine read all the instructions for safe operation, as well as,
the instructions governing the engine and other components of this machine.
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ASSUMPTION OF RISK: THE OWNER AND/OR OPERATOR OF THIS LOG SPLITTER ASSUMES ALL THE RISKS
INCIDENT TO AND ARISING OUT OF THE OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE. BEFORE OPERATING THE LOG
SPLITTER, READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS GOVERNING THE ENGINE AND THE SPLITTER.
TRAINING
• Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equip-
ment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the con-
trols quickly.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never al-
low adults to operate the equipment without proper instruc-
tion.
• Operators should be mature enough to understand the
dangers of the equipment.
• Never use your log splitter for any other purpose than
splitting wood. Misuse can cause serious injury or death.
PREPARATION
• Always wear safety shoes. A dropped log can seriously
injure your foot.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particu-
larly small children and pets.
• Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate
outer garments.
• Loose clothing or jewelry may be caught by moving parts
on the machine or by the surrounding environment and
cause serious injury.
• Keep clothing away from all moving parts of your log
splitter. Wear proper head gear to keep hair away from
moving parts.
• Wear safety goggles to protect eyes from any debris or
objects that may be thrown from the splitter.
• Always wear protective hearing devices as needed.
• If you wear gloves, be sure they are tight tting without
loose cuffs or draw strings.
• Handle fuel with care. It is highly ammable.
• Use only an approved fuel container.
• Never add fuel to a running engine or a hot engine.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never ll fuel
tank indoors.
• Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel
before starting.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine
is running (except where specically recommended by
manufacturer).
• Do not operate splitter until you are familiar with all con-
trols and safety symbols.
• Never operate your log splitter on slippery, wet, muddy, or
icy surfaces. Safe footing is essential to safety.
• Operate your log splitter on level ground only. It could tip
over. Rolling logs or poor footing could cause an accident.
• Always block wheels to prevent movement during opera-
tion.
• Never attempt to move the log splitter over hilly or un-
even terrain without a tow vehicle or adequate help.
OPERATION
• Prepare logs properly. Both ends of each log should be
cut as square as possible to help prevent the log from rid-
ing out of the splitter during operation.
• Only operate the log splitter from the operator zone.
• NEVER place hands or feet between log and splitting
wedge or between log and ram during forward or reverse
stroke. To do so may result in crushed or amputated n-
gers, toes, or worse. You could lose an arm or foot.
• Never straddle the log splitter when using it. A slip in any
position could result in a serious injury.
• Never try to split two logs on top of each other. One may
y out and injure you.
• Never allow one person to operate the valve while an-
other is positioning log, as serious injury could result from
starting operation with the hands near the ram or wedge.
• Never operate the splitter indoors where exhaust from
engine can collect. It contains carbon monoxide which is a
tasteless, odorless, poisonous gas.
• Don't step over log splitter when the engine is running.
Walk around.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine
unattended. Stop the engine.
• Never attempt to load your log splitter when the ram is in
motion. You may get caught by the ram and be injured.
• If the splitter should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
• Only use your hand to operate the control lever. Never
use your foot or a rope or any other extension device. This
could result in your inability to stop your log splitter quickly
and cause an injury.
• Do not put hands or feet near moving parts.
• Always keep ngers away from any cracks that open in
the log during splitting operation. They can quickly close
and pinch or amputate your ngers.
• Never move the log splitter while the engine is running.
• Operate equipment only in a well lit area. Do not use
splitter after dark without articial light.
• Never operate equipment when under the inuence of
drugs, alcohol, or prescription drugs which could cause
drowsiness or poor judgement.
• Keep work area clean. Immediately remove split wood
around your log splitter so that you do not stumble on it.
• Split wood with the grain. Do not attempt to split across
the grain.

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MAINTENANCE
• Keep machine in good working condition.
• Do not alter your log splitter in any manner. Such altera-
tions could cause your splitter to be unsafe.
• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting the machine,
shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect spark plug.
• Follow the recommendations for maintenance described
in this manual and the engine literature.
• Store gasoline only in an approved container.
• Never store machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a
building where open ame or spark are present. Allow
engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
• Frequently check all bolts and other connectors for
proper tightness before operating the equipment.
• Replace safety decals as needed.
TOWING SAFETY
• Never tow your splitter at road speeds unless it is
equipped with a suspension package.
• Obey all state and local regulations when towing on pub-
lic roads and highways.
• Before towing, be certain that the splitter is correctly and
securely attached to the vechicle. Attach the safety chain
with slack for turning allowance.
• Don't allow anyone to sit or ride on your log splitter.
They can easily fall off and be seriously injured.
• Before using your log splitter, disconnect it from the tow-
ing vehicle. A log can easily be pushed forward onto the
vehicle.
• Never carry any cargo or wood on your log splitter. It
may fall off and injure bystanders.
PREVENT FIRE
• NEVER operate your log splitter near a ame or spark.
Hydraulic oil and gasoline are ammable and can explode.
• Don't ll the gas tank while the engine is hot or running.
Safety Information continued from page 2
Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
• Never smoke while operating or refueling your log splitter.
Gas fumes can easily explode.
• If gasoline is spilled move machine away from the area of
the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until the
spilled gas has evaporated.
• Take a class B re extinguisher with you when operating
your log splitter in dry areas as a precautionary measure.
• COMPLETELY drain the fuel tank prior to storage. This
guards against accumulation of fuel fumes which could
result in a re hazard.
HYDRAULIC SAFETY
• The hydraulic system of your log splitter requires care-
ful inspection along with the mechanical parts. Be sure
to replace frayed, kinked, cracked or otherwise damaged
hydraulic components.
• Fluid escaping from a very small hole can almost be
invisible. Do not check for leaks with your hand. Escaping
uid under pressure can have sufcient force to penetrate
skin, causing serious personal injury or even death. Leaks
can be located by passing a piece of cardboard or wood
over the suspected leak and look for discoloration.
• If injured by escaping uid, see a doctor at once. Serious
infection or reaction can develop if proper medical treat-
ment is not administered immediately.
• Should it become necessary to loosen or remove any
hydraulic tting or line, be sure to relieve all pressure by
shutting off the engine and moving the control handle back
and forth several times.
• Don't remove the cap from the hydraulic tank or reservoir
while your log splitter is running. Hot oil under pressure
could result in serious injury.
• The pressure relief valve on your log splitter is preset at
the factory. Do not adjust the valve. Only a qualied ser-
vice technician should perform this adjustment.
ASSEMBLY
1. You will need help lifting. Get help before you start.
2. Cut Bands and remove top part of crate.
3. With help lift the reservoir and engine assembly from crate and turn to rest it across the crate.
4. Install wheels. Apply a good grade of wheel bearing grease. Grease is available from any hardware store or auto
parts store.
5. Install tongue using 1/2" x 4 1/2" capscrews (Ref. 52, Figure 2) and 1/2" (Ref. 13, Figure 2) nuts.
6. Lift assembly and put on level concrete or oor.
7. Never attempt to lift Beam assembly unaided. Stand I -Beam on end. Roll reservoir assembly to standing I-
Beam. Attach I-Beam to reservoir assembly using 5/8" x 7 1/2" bolt (Ref. 17) and 5/8" Nylon Lock Nut (Ref. 15).
8. Lift beam into horizontal position and lock in place with lynch pin.
9. Connect hydraulic hoses. Remove 3/4" plug from reservoir. Screw in 3/4" return hose. This hose goes from the
control valve to the reservoir.
10. Remove 1/2" plastic plug from pump. Attach high pressure hose going from control valve to pump.
11. Your log splitter is shipped with only enough uid to prevent damage with accidental starting. There is not enough
uid to split wood. Fill hydraulic reservoir 3/4 full.
12. Fill engine with oil according to engine manual.

Operation
Before Starting Your Log Splitter . . .
1. Check your Log Splitter. Be sure all bolts are tight. After several hours of operating and at periodic maintenance
intervals, check all fasteners and tighten securely as required.
WARNING : YOUR ENGINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL. YOU MUST FILL THE
ENGINE WITH OIL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CRANK YOUR ENGINE.
2. Check oil and ll according to the engine owner's manual.
• Read Engine manual for full instructions and safety warnings.
• Place splitter on level ground.
• Clean around oil ll area.
• Remove dipstick. Wipe with clean cloth.
• Reinsert dipstick and tighten. Remove dipstick and check.
• Oil should be at FULL level.
• If oil is required, add slowly. Recheck level.
• Tighten dipstick and clean around oil ll area before starting.
3. Fill engine with clean unleaded gasoline according to the engine owner's manual.
WARNING: GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE. USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING OR STORING GAS-
OLINE. NEVER FILL THE GAS TANK WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. ALLOW THE
ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE ADDING GAS. CLEAN ANY SPILLED GASOLINE.
4. Check hydraulic ttings and tubing. Do not operate splitter with defective hydraulic assembly.
5. Check hydraulic uid level. Do not operate splitter without hydraulic uid.
6. Check the air cleaner element. Insure that the air lter is clean.
7. Familiarize yourself with all operating controls.
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Operating Controls
1. Throttle --
• To crank engine pull throttle
all the way out to the choke
position.
• To operate engine position
the throttle to the 3/4 out posi-
tion.
• To turn engine off push
throttle all the way in.
2. Operating Handle --
• To split logs push handle
forward towards the front of the
splitter.
• To stop splitting action re-
lease handle.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START OR OPERATE THIS SPLITTER UNTIL YOU ARE COMPLETELY FAMILIAR WITH
LOCATION AND USE OF EACH CONTROL NECESSARY TO OPERATE THIS SPLITTER. YOU MUST KNOW
HOW TO STOP THIS MACHINE BEFORE YOU START IT. EACH TIME PRIOR TO STARTING, CHECK THE
THROTTLE ASSEMBLY TO INSURE IT IS WORKING PROPERLY.
Splitting Wedge
Hitch
Log Cradle
Splitting Ram
Operating Handle
Figure 1
Safety Chain
Tongue
Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir
Hydraulic Fluid Filter
U Bracket and Clevis Pin
Beam Hydraulic Return Hose

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Maintenance
Starting the engine
1. Read engine owner's manual for complete starting instruction. Do not operate this Splitter without reading
the engine owner's manual.
2. Move the throttle control lever out to the START position.
3. Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to overcome compression,
prevent kickback and start engine.
4. Operate engine in the 3/4 throttle position.
Splitting Wood
Logs may be split in either a vertical or horizontal position. To place splitter into the vertical position. Remove
clevis pin from u-bracket on tongue (see Figure 1) and push beam into position. Reattach clevis pin.
1. Always keep hands and feet from the splitting area.
2. To prevent severe injury only one person should operate the log splitter. Any helpers or bystanders should
remain at least 10 feet from the splitter.
3. Place log up to 26" long into log cradle.
4. Standing in the safe splitting zone, push long handle forward or down. When log is split release handle.
5. For best results and safety do not attempt to split across the grain of the wood.
6. Remove pieces and place a safe distance from the splitter.
7. Reload splitter.
There is very little maintenance with your Maxim Log Splitter.
Follow engine manual for taking care of your engine.
Before each use . . .
1. Check oil in engine.
2. Check hydraulic uid.
3. Check to make sure all bolts holding the engine are tight.
4. Check to insure that all hydraulic ttings are tight.
After each use . . .
Clean dust and debris from engine.
After 25 splitting hours . . .
1. Check oil in engine.
2. Check hydraulic uid.
3. Check and clean air lter.
After 100 splitting hours . . .
1. Change hydraulic uid.
Hydraulic Fluid
1. To check uid
• Place splitter on level ground.
• Remove uid check plug (See gure 1).
• Insert clean dowel or other dip stick into hydraulic uid tank. Level should be 1/2 to 3/4 full.
• Add uid, if needed. Use any good universal tractor grade hydraulic uid. You should be able to nd the uid at
any Co-op, tractor supply, and many hardware stores. Do not mix different types of uid.
• Recheck level.
2. To change uid
• Unscrew hydraulic uid lter (See gure 1)
• Drain old oil into an appropriate container. Dispose of properly.
• After the old hydraulic oil is drained, replace lter (Figure 4, #47a) and rell reservoir with any good quality uni
versal tractor grade hydraulic uid.
3. To remove air from the hydraulic line
• Lift rear wheels onto a raised surface.
• Block wheels.
• Start engine.
• Move operating handles forward and backward several times until the hydraulic ram moves smoothly.

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Figure 2

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Refer-
ence Part #
Quan-
tity Description
Refer-
ence Part#
Quan-
tity Description
1358908 2Lower Slide, Wedge 35 600208 1Coupler Spider
2358907 2Spacer, Wedge 36 600203 13/4" ID Coupler
3358906 1Wedge Assembly 600209 11" ID Coupler (8hp)
5400242 4Capscrew, 1/2" x 2 1/2" NC5 37 455040 4Flat Washer 1/4"
7600371 13/4" Street Ell 38 600223 12 Stage Pump
8600220 1Pressure Hose 39 600218 1Elbow Adapter, 45 degree
9600212 1Cylinder w/ Control Valve 40 600372 13/4" x 2" Nipple
600212-A Cylinder Only 41 461486 1Vent Plug
600212-B Control Valve Only 42 358901 1Tank Assembly
461471 Clevis Pin Only 43 359309 2Axle Spacer
461460 Clip Pin Only 44 600257 2Hose Clamp
10 131107 2Spacer (As Required) 45 600314 11" ID x 13" Suction Hose
11 400110 4Capscrew 1/4" x 3/4" NC 46 600219 1Fitting, 45 degree 1" x 3/4"
12 446145 4Lockwasher, 1/2" 47 600222 1Filter and Adapter Assembly
13 443116 8Nut, 1/2" NC 47A 600222-A 1Hydraulic Filter Only
14 600221 1Return Hose 48 162050 2Wheel Assembly with Bearing
15 443815 15/8" NF Nylon Lock Nut 49 140120 2Seal
16 443101 4Nut, 1/4" NC 50 140121 2Dust Cap
17 162049 15/8" x 7 1/2" Bolt, NF 51 461488 1Lynch Pin 1/4"
18 358902 1Beam Assembly 52 400250 4Capscrew, 1/2" x 4 1/2" NC5
19 400304 19/16" x 3" Bolt NC5 53 400283 2Capscrew, 3/8" x 4 1/2" NC5
20 444728 1Nut, 9/16" NC Center Lock 54 443110 23/8" NC Nut
21 140119 4Race 55 358911 1Latch Bracket
22 140118 4Bearing 56 461487 1Stub Pin
23 443125 21" Castle Nut 57 446143 1Lockwasher 5/8"
24 461470 2Cotter Pin 58 443814 1Nut NF, 5/8"
25 446136 12 5/16" Lockwasher 59 461489 1PTO Pin
26 400186 4Capscrew, 5/16" x 1" NC 60 600259 1Safety Chain
27 600204 2Fender 61 358910 1Jack Stand
28 400194 4Capscrew, 5/16" x 1 1/2" NC 62 358909 1Tongue
29 1Engine 63 600205 1Hitch Coupler
30 443106 8Nut, 5/16" NC 64 455051 1Flat Washer, 5/8"
31 400189 4Capscrew, 5/16" x 1" NF
32 446130 4Lockwasher, 1/4"
33 600210 1Pump Mounting Bracket (5.5-7 hp)
600211 1Pump Mounting Bracket (8hp)
34 600206 11/2" ID Coupler

Figure 3
Figure 3 A
LSM with suspension
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Limited Warranty
Maxim Manufacturing Corporation, through its dealers will repair or replace any part, or parts of the
LSM75BVG, LSM55H, or LSM80H frame that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transpor-
tation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this Warranty must be borne by
purchaser. The original sales receipt must be submitted as proof of purchase date. The sales receipt
will be returned. Maxim Manufacturing Corporation assumes no liability for labor charges made in perfor-
mance of this warranty.
The Warranty period is one (1) year.
The Tires and Hydraulic Tubing are not warranted because during normal service they are subject to
normal wear.
The Warranty on the Log Splitter is Void if:
A. Frame is broken or bent due to abuse.
B. Wheels are bent or broken due to impact.
C. Altering of engine or its components has occurred.
All warranties are voided if the Splitter has been altered , rented, used under abnormal condi-
tions, or subject to abuse, misuse, neglect, or improper maintenance.
The Engine is warranted by the engine manufacturer, not by Maxim Manufacturing Corporation. See
Engine Owner's Manual for information regarding engine warranty.
Should you experience problems with your Log Splitter take it back to your authorized Maxim
dealer or distributor to make warranty claims.
Maxim Manufacturing is not liable for any damage claim or liability claim, personal or oth-
erwise, resulting from the operation of this splitter in any way.
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Maxim Manufacturing Corporation • Sebastopol, MS 39359 • www.maximmfg.com • [phone] • 10/2005