SURGEMASTER SL606S User manual

Horizontal and Vertical Splitting
EMB Manufacturing Inc.
4144 Boomer Line · St. Clements, On · N0B 2M0 · Canada
Ph: [phone] · Fax: [phone]
www.surgemaster.ca www.embmfg.com
PRINTED IN CANADA
Rev: 290312
SL606S Woodsplitter
Operator’s Manual

WARRANTY
Effective on products retailed on or after September 1, 2011.
Register your product online at www.surgemaster.ca within 30 days of purchase to activate warranty.
This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, for a period of
from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with the Operating and Maintenance Instructions
supplied with this unit. Warranty is limited to the repair of the product and/or replacement of parts.
This warranty does not cover the following items:
1) Parts lost or damaged during shipment,
2) Normal maintenance or adjustments
3) Normal replacement of service items.
4) Accessory items / parts not supplied by EMB MFG INC.
5) Damages resulting from:
• misuse, negligence, accident, theft or re
• use of improper or insufcient fuel, uids or lubricants
• use of parts or after market accessories other than genuine EMB MFG INC. parts
• modications, alteration, tampering or improper repair performed by parties other than an authorized servicer
• any device or accessories installed by parties other than an authorized EMB servicer
Engines are covered by the manufacturer of the engine and covered by the warranty period specied by that manufacturer.
Engine warranty must be registered at the engine manufactures website. For service contact your local engine dealer.
Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable for any consequential damage or expense of any kind, including loss
of prots. The manufacturer is under no circumstances liable for tow vehicle of any kind. The manufacturer is not liable for
the maintenance of the product.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is not transferable. Warranty is void if repairs are attempted by
anyone other than an authorized service centre.
If a difculty develops with the product, contact EMB MFG INC. Only our authorized service centres may make repairs to
the product or affect the replacement of defective parts, which will be done at no charge within a reasonable time after the
receipt of the product. Unit or parts shall be returned at the customer’s expense to the authorized service centre. Damage
in transit is not covered by warranty. Include the original purchase receipt with any claim (keep a copy of the receipt
for your les).
The distributor’s liability under warranty is limited to the repair of the product and/or replacement of parts and is given to the
purchaser in lieu of all other remedies including incidental and consequential charges. There are no warranties, expressed
or implied, other than those specied herein.
EMB MFG Inc
4144 Boomer Line, St Clements, ON N0B 2M0 Canada
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] : attention to Warranty Dept
Email: [email protected]
WARRANTY IS VOID IF NOT REGISTERED
Three (3) Years for Consumer
One (1) Year for Commercial/Rental
rev.091111

Valuable Information for Your Records
Date of Purchase: __________________________________
Dealer Where Purchased: ___________________________________
___________________________________
Woodsplitter Model Number: ________________________________
Woodsplitter Serial Number: ________________________________
Notes
Safety Instructions
Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from engine and all moving
parts.
Never allow your hands, arms, or legs to come between the
cutting edge of the woodsplitter and the moving block pusher.
Children and pets must be kept away from the area of operation
due to possible injury from falling wood or moving woodsplitter
components.
Conrm that all hydraulic lines, ttings, and couplers are tight
and not leaking before starting machine.
Never try to split wood crosswise. The wood may jump out and
cause serious injury.
Always be careful and concentrate fully while the woodsplitter is
in operation.
When towing, always be sure to use the safety chains and to
secure all safety locks.
Before each use, conrm that the woodsplitter is free of damage
and effects of misuse. Failure to keep the woodsplitter in proper
condition may lead to serious injury.

SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of
your Surge-Master Trailer Woodsplitter. YOU must ensure that you
and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or work around the
Woodsplitter be familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures
and related SAFETY information contained in this manual. This manual
will take you step-by-step through your working day and alerts you to
all good safety practices that should be adhered to while operating the
Woodsplitter.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only
protect you but also the people around you. Make these practices a
working part of your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE op-
erating this equipment is familiar with the recommended operating and
maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Most
accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good
safety practices.
• Woodsplitter owners must give operating instructions to operators or
employees before allowing them to operate the machine, and at least
annually.
• The most important safety feature on this equipment is a SAFE op-
erator. It is the operator’s responsibility to read and understand ALL
Safety and Operating instructions in the manual and to follow these.
Most accidents can be avoided.
• A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety
instructions is not qualied to operate the machine. An untrained
operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury
or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modication
may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the
equipment.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!

Although there are no operational restrictions on the Trailer Woodsplitter
when used for the rst time, it is recommended that the following me-
chanical items be checked:
A. After Operating For 1 and 5 Hours:
1. Check all nuts, bolts and other fasteners. Tighten to their speci-
ed torque level.
2. Check hydraulic system for leaks. Tighten all leaking ttings and
replace any leaking components.
3. Check machine uid levels: Fuel, engine oil, and hydraulic oil
reservoir. Top up as required.
4. Check for entangled material. Remove all entangled material
before resuming work.
5. Check tire pressure. Inate as required.
6. Review your engines instruction manual for specic instruc-
tions / requirements
B. After Operating For 10 Hours:
1. Repeat steps 1 through 5 listed above.
2. Go to the normal servicing and maintenance schedule as dened
in the Maintenance Section.
3. Review your engines instruction manual for specic instruc-
tions / requirements
C. After Operating For 20 Hours:
1. Change engine oil: Review your engines instruction manual
for specic instructions / requirements

Hydraulic Oil ll
tube & dipstick
Hydraulic Valve
Control
Before Starting
Before beginning operation of your woodsplitter be sure to read
and understand operating and safety instructions as outlined in the
woodsplitter and engine operator’s manuals.
Starting Operation
For engine starting instructions, see applicable engine operator’s
manual. Before operating the woodsplitter check hydraulic oil level and
check to make sure wedge slide is free from all obstructions and debris.
Never run woodsplitter inside without adequate ventilation as it will
cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Never permit a minor or incompetent
operator to operate machine.
Woodsplitter Operation
When machine is in desired location, set adjustable back leg (2) to
stabilize machine. To operate in horizontal position, simply start engine
and machine is ready to work. The wedge will move the same
direction as the valve lever (1) is pushed. To split a log, push forward
on the lever to extend cylinder and wedge. When log is split, pull lever
back until you feel it lock into the valve detent and it will return and stop
automatically. Woodsplitter can also be used in the vertical position
by releasing spring latch and lifting it to upright position. Always keep
sliding wedge mechanism free of all foreign material.
(A)
Maintenance
Always keep the oil reservoir lled within the at area on the dipstick
(A). Your woodsplitter comes shipped from the factory with Dexron III
transmission uid installed because it easily handles a wide range of
temperatures. Change oil if it becomes discoloured or every 500 hours
of use. The oil lter should be changed at least every 500 hours of
operation. Oil capacity of the reservoir is approximately 13 litres. Keep
wheel bearings well greased.

No pressurized
hydraulic oil. Oil filter plugged. Change filter. Ensure machine is off and cooled down.
No pressurized
hydraulic oil Low hydraulic oil level, top up Ensure machine is off and cooled down
Wood jammed around
wedge.
Shut machine off and safely remove
wood. Ensure machine is off
Not enough pressure. Call technician, system relief setting
may be low (below 2750 psi).
Ensure machine is off and call
hydraulic technician.
Low engine speed. Check that choke is off, check
throttle is set to maximum.
Detent set too tight.
Call technician, adjustment required
with detent on valve.
Ensure machine is off and call
hydraulic technician.
Hydrualic fluid too
cold. Allow machine to warm up.
Hydrualic fluid is too
old or contaminated. Change hydraulic fluid and filter Ensure machine is off and cooled down.
CAUTION
Cylinder rod moves slowly or
doesn't move.
Control handle doesn't go to
neutral after rod is fully
retracted.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Control handle goes to
neutral before rod is fully
retracted.
Detent set too loose.
Call technician, adjustment required
with detent on valve.
Ensure machine is off and call
hydraulic technician.
Control handle does't go to
neutral when released.
Control may be
damaged.
Call technician, control may need
service or be replaced.
Ensure machine is off and call
hydraulic technician.
Cylinder stops on contact
with wood.
Second stage on pump
not functioning.
Call technician, pump may need
service or be replaced.
Ensure machine is off and call
hydraulic technician.
Wedge jumps. Wedge frame
jamming. Lubricate wedge frame wear plates. Ensure machine is off.
Leaking hydraulic hose. Hose worn or
damaged. Replace hose. Ensure machine is off and cooled down.
Leaking cylinder. Seals worn. Call technician, seal replacement
may be required.
Ensure machine is off and call
hydraulic technician.
Engine related issues. Refer to your engine instruction manual for specific trouble shooting instructions / requirements.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
The Surge-Master Trailer Woodsplitter uses hydraulic power to move a
hydraulic cylinder to split wood or logs. It is a simple and reliable system
that requires minimal maintenance.
In the following chart, we have listed many of the problems, causes and
solutions to the problems that you may encounter.
If you encounter a problem that is difcult to solve, even after having
read through this trouble shooting section, please call your local dealer,
distributor or Surge-Master. Before you call, please have this Operator's
Manual and the serial number from your Woodsplitter ready.

Product Specications
Surgemaster Model SL606S 25 Ton Woodsplitter
• Powered by 5.7 hp Subaru EX17 engine
• Two stage hydraulic pump producing 11 gpm ow
• 4.5” bore, 24” stroke cylinder
• 3 position, auto return valve
• 50,000 lb. splitting capacity
• Heavy-duty tubular frame construction
• Splits wood in either horizontal or vertical position
• Comes with 2” ball hitch, safety chains, signal lights, and 4.80 x
8 highway towable wheels
• Measures 80” long, 48’ wide, and 40” high.
• Each unit comes lled with oil and is fully tested at factory before
delivery.
• Optional 4 way Splitter availalble