Swisher LS5-24 User manual

LOG
SPLITTER
OWNER’S
MANUAL
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 PHONE [phone]
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MODEL NO.
LS5-24
LS5-24S
Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts
Made In The
USA
REV 04-196
Read and follow all Safety
Precautions and Instructions
before operating this
equipment.
IMPORTANT
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The operation of any cutter can produce foreign objects to be thrown into the eyes, resulting in
severe eye damage. Always wear certified safety glasses or wide-vision safety goggles for over
spectacles before staring any cutting machine and while operating such a machine.
CAUTION!
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them
The operation of any cutter produces sound waves that are damaging to the human ear. Ear
protection is recommended.
CAUTION!
Chock wheels
when parking on a
hillside.
Only a qualified mechanic
should be used for any
adjustments, disassembly or
other kind of repairs
Read and follow all
Safety Precautions
and Instructions
before operating this
equipment.

This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this
manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that
follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury.
Read this manual completely. This machine can amputate hands, feet, and throw
objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•Read the manual. Learn to operate this equipment in a safe manner.
•Do not under any circumstances alter this log splitter. This equipment was designed
and engineered in accordance with operating instructions. Altering this equipment,
or using this equipment in such a way as to circumvent its design capabilities and
capacities, could result in serious injury or fatality and WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY.
•Allow only responsible adults who have read this manual to operate this machine.
Never allow children to operate this machine.
•Never use splitter for any other purpose than splitting wood. Any other use can
result in injury. Your splitter is a precision piece of power equipment, not a toy.
Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times.
•Only a single operator is to load and operate the log splitter. Keep all others,
including pets and children, a minimum of 20 feet away from your work area. More
accidents occur when more than one person operates the log splitter than any other
time.
•Always wear protective gear such as safety goggles, protective hearing device, steel-
toed shoes, and tight-fitting gloves without drawstrings or loose cuffs.
•Never wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught by moving parts of the
splitter and pull you into it. Keep hair away from moving parts.
WARNING: The engine exhaust from products contains chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER: Your log splitter was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in
this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the
operator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious
injury to yourself or others.

•Familiarize yourself with all of the controls in a safe environment before starting to work with this
machine.
•Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible. Do not check for leaks with your
hand. Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate skin, causing serious
personal injury. Leaks can be located by passing a piece of cardboard or wood over the suspected
leak and looking for discoloration. IF injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor at once. Serious
infection or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not administered
immediately.
•Split only one log at a time. Never attempt to split two logs on top of each other.
•Do not straddle or reach across the splitting area while operating the splitter.
•Do not step over splitter when the engine is running. You may trip or accidentally activate the
splitting wedge. Walk around to get to the other side.
•Never place hands or feet between log and splitting wedge or between log and ram during forward
or reverse stroke.
•Never attempt to load splitter while splitting wedge is in motion. When loading log splitter, place
hands on the sides of the log, not the ends.
•Only use your hands to operate the control lever. Never use foot, knee, rope or any extension
device.
•Always keep fingers clear of splits that open in log during splitter operation.
•When splitter is in the return mode, keep hands off the machine.
•Only operate splitter on level ground, not on the side of a hill. It could tip or rolling logs, poor
footing, etc. could cause an accident.
•Never operate or allow someone to operate this equipment while under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
•Always block the wheels to prevent movement while using splitter.
•Never operate your splitter on wet, muddy, or icy surfaces. Safe footing is essential in preventing
accidents.
•

•Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
•Never attempt to split woods across the grain. Some types of wood may burst or fly out of your
splitter and result in injury.
•Both ends of the log should be cut as squarely as possible to prevent the log from riding out of the
splitter during operation. Log length should be kept to 24” or less.
MOVING SAFETY
• Do not allow persons to ride on splitter. Do not carry any cargo or wood on your splitter.
•Be sure the Kick Stand is up and out of the way before transporting. Retract kickstand by
removing pin , rotating up, and replacing the pin
•Never exceed 5 MPH with your splitter. Be cautious when traveling over rough terrain.
•Be aware of the extra width of the splitter while turning, parking , and all driving situations.
Safety Decals
Replace decals immediately if damaged
OD08 Operator Instruction Decal
OD21 Danger Decal

OPERATION
Intended use: This log splitter is intended and designed to only split wood. NEVER use for any
other purposes. Doing so can cause injury or VOID THE WARRANTY.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
This log splitter has been assembled at the factory. Refer to the drawings and part lists should it
become necessary to disassemble the unit for repair or replacement of parts. Inspect all components
for damage.
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without hydraulic oil, after cycling the splitter wedge several
times to purge the air, check the oil reservoir and bring to a safe level.
WARNING: Exercise extreme caution, as parts are very heavy. Sufficient persons or mechanical
handling equipment should be used.
•General Assembly: Remove top, sides and ends of crate. Cut all retaining straps and remove the
lag bolt that secures the kickstand to the pallet. Attach splitter to skid steer and lift off of the
pallet.
•Check both the horizontal and vertical positions for any “kinks” in the hoses. Note: Always make
sure beam is locked securely into place.
See OPERATING POSITIONS for Horizontal to Vertical Splitting
START UP
OPERATION
•Set up the log splitter in a clear, level area.
•Place a log on the beam, against the foot plate. Make sure the log is securely on the foot plate
and up against the beam.
•Depress the valve lever so that the cylinder will drive the wedge into the log. Extend the
cylinder until the log splits or to the end of its stroke. If the log has not completely split after the
cylinder has reached the end of its extension, retract the cylinder. NOTE: Leaving the valve in
the “actuate” position at the end of the stroke may damage the pump.
OPERATING POSITIONS
Changing Splitting Positions
The Splitter has 2 operating positions: Horizontal to Vertical positioning. With ample height to
allow kickstand to clear ground, rotate the splitter assembly to position the pivot tube to a
horizontal position. Lift the pin from below the beam to disengage. Rotate beam into the vertical
position and engage the pin to lock the beam in place.
CAUTION When rotating the beam from Vertical to horizontal, be sure that the hydraulic hose
does not get pinched.
WARNING: THE LOG SPLITTER BEAM IS HEAVY AND CAN PINCH HANDS/FING
ERS IF
CARE IS NOT TAKEN.

Raise pin to disengage beam lock
Vertical Position
Horizontal Position
When preparing logs, cut ends as square as possible. The maximum length of any logs should be
only 24”.
READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
WARNING: Disconnect spark plug before performing any maintenance or making adjustments.
RESERVOIR FLUID
Check the hydraulic fluid level in the reservoir tank before each use. Operating without an adequate
oil supply will cause severe damage to the pump. Change the hydraulic fluid in the reservoir Per
manufactures recommendations.
Be aware of the environment when disposing of used petroleum products. Please dispose of used
hydraulic fluid, engine oil and any by products from the maintenance of your log splitter at
approved recycling centers.
Should it become necessary to loosen or remove any hydraulic fitting or line, be sure to remove all
pressure by shutting off the engine and moving the control handle back and forth several times.
NEVER remove the cap from the hydraulic tank or reservoir while your unit is running. Hot oil
under pressure will cause injury.
Always store gasoline in an approved, tightly sealed container. Store container in a dry, cool place.
Keep fuel away from gas appliances where fumes could contact open flame, pilot lights or sparks.
Do not operate your splitter in poor mechanical condition or when needing repair. Repair and replace
worn or broken parts immediately.
Periodically tighten nuts, bolts, and hydraulic fittings.
The hydraulic system of your log splitter requires careful inspection, along with the mechanical parts.
Be sure to replace frayed, kinked, or otherwise damaged hydraulic components.
The pressure relief valve on the splitter is preset at the factory. Do not adjust valve. Only a qualified
service technician should perform this adjustment.
If the wedge becomes dull or nicked, it can be removed and sharpened. The wedge is heavy and may
still have sharp edges, wear gloves while handling the wedge.
REPAIR PARTS
Your Swisher Log Splitter has been produced with components designed specifically to this machine.
Although standard springs, hardware, etc. may look familiar to parts used on other machinery, they
may in some cases be made of a different construction and/or materials.

Assembly Detail
LS 5-24 Skid Steer Splitter
SEE DETAIL SHEET

SERVICE PARTS
Please have Model and Serial Numbers ready when ordering parts.
ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
1 Mounting Plate 7599TK
2 Beam Weldment 7600C
3 Kick Stand 7386TK
4 Stand Plate Assembly 7603TK
5 3/8 - 16 X 3 Grade 5 Bolt NB164
6 3/8-16 Nylock Nut NB182
7 Saftey Hitch Pin H-10
8 3/8 - 16 X 1 1/4 Grade 5 Bolt NB618
9 3/8-16 Nylock Nut NB182
10 Grease Fitting NB704
11 5/16-18 X 4 1/2 Grade 5 Bolt NB513
12 5/16-18Lock Nut NB558
13 1/8 X 1 1/4 Roll Pin NB187
14 1/2 "lat Washer NB555
15 Spring - Compression 7429
16 Lock Pin 7595TK
17 Hydraulic Pressure Hose 7613
18 Flat Face Coupling Male 7609
19 Flat Face Coupling Female 7610
20 Hose Sleeve ( Not Shown) 7611
21 Sleeve Clamps ( Not Shown ) NB656
22 3/8 Washer NB271