Yardmax Yu2566 User manual

YARDMAX~

Q5

Gas Log Splitter

Operator's Manual

MODEL NUMBER

D YU2566

D YU2866

D YU3066

D YU3566

SERIAL

NUMBER

PURCHASE

DATE

Both model number and serial

number may be found on the

main label.

You

should record

both

of

them in asafe place

for

future

use.

FOR

YOUR

SAFETY

Save

This Manual

for

Future Reference

READ

AND

UNDERSTAND

THE

ENTIRE

MANUAL

BEFORE

OPERATING

MACHINE

Tame

the

Great

Outdoors·

Your

new

YARDMAX® gas log

splitter

offers

quality

construction,

and is easy and safe

to

operate.

With

proper

use

and

care,

it

is

designed

to

give you manyyears

of

dependable service.

Prepare

to

experience the durability

to

take on any

job-

with

the

ease,

portability, and convenience

of

clean,

gas

splitting!

Discover

the YARDMAXAdvantage

At

YARDMAX,

we

understand

that

land

ownership

definitely

has

its

privileges,

but

it

also comes

with

a

great

deal

of

responsibility.

When

duty

calls and you

need

to

respond, will you have what

it

takes

to

tame the

greatoutdoors?

When looking

for

outdoorpowerequipment

(OPE)

to

get

the job done right, at the right price, YARDMAXdelivers

the perfect combination

of

performance

and

practicality.

YARDMAX

has

asolution that's right

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you.

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TABLE

OF

CONTENTS

Introduction 1

Know

Your

Machine

16

Specifications

3 Operation 18

Symbols

5

Transporting

21

Safety

6 Maintenance 22

Unpacking

the Container 10

Storage

23

Contents

Supplied

11

Troubleshooting

24

Assembly

12

Parts

Diagram

25

1 I

Introduction

YU2566PM02- 1703

Carefully

read

through this entire operator's manual

before using your new unit.

Pay

attention to

all

cautions

and

warnings.

This unit

is

agasoline engine driven hydraulic log splitter.

It

is

designed

to

split wood

logs

for

use

as

firewood

for

a stove

or

fireplace. This log splitter will only split

logs

lengthwise with the grain.

ENGINE

MANUAL

The Engine Manufacturer

is

responsible

for

all

engine-

related issues

with

regards

to

performance,

power

rating, specifications, warranty

and

service.

Please

refer

to

the Engine Manufacturer'sowner/operator's

manual,

packed

separatelywith your unit, for more information.

EMISSION CONTROLSYSTEM

This equipment

or

its engine may include exhaust

and

evaporative

emission

control

system

components

required

to

meet

U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA)

and/or California

Air

Resources Board (CARB)

regulations. Tampering

with

emission

controls

and

components by

unauthorized

personnel may

result

in severe fines

or

penalties. Emission

controls

and

components can

only

be

adjusted by

an

authorized

engine manufacturer's service center.

CALIFORNIAPROPOSITION

65

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some

of

its constituents and certain

product components contain oremit chemicals known to

the state

of

California

to

cause

cancer

and

birth defects

orother reproductive harm. For more information,

go

to

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Recycle

unwanted materials instead

of

disposing of

0

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them

as

waste.

All

tools,

hoses,

and

packaging

should

W

be

resorted,

taken to

the

local recycling center and

disposed

of

in

an

environmentally

safe

way.

YU2566PM02 · 1703

Gas

Log Splitter » Operator's Manual

MODEL

AND

SERIAL NUMBERS

Record

the

model and serial number

as

well

as

date

and

place

of

purchase

for

future

reference. Have this

information available when ordering parts

or

optional

accessories and when making technical

or

warranty

inquiries.

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DISCLAIMER

YARDMAX reserves the right

to

discontinue, change,

and improve its products

at

any time

without

notice

or

obligation

to

the

purchaser. The descriptions and

specifications contained

in

this manual were

in

effect at

printing. Equipment described within this

manual

may

be

optional.

Some

illustrations

may

not

be

applicable

to

your

unit.

Introduction I 2

SUPPORT

Have

questions aboutyour

YARD

MAXequipment?

Call

us

at 847-327-0566

or

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5

PEC

IF

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CAT/

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Model#

YU2566 YU2866

SplittingForce*

25ton 28ton

Log

Capacity 26" 26"

Engine Briggs &Stratton

Displacement

208cc

GrossTorque@ 2600rpm 9.5

ft-lb

Fuel

Capacity 0.80Gallon

Engine Oil Capacity 0.16Gallon

StartingSystem Recoil

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YU3066 YU3566

30ton

35ton

26" 26.5"

Briggs & Stratton

306cc

14.5ft-lb

1.40Gallon

0.29Gallon

Control Valve

Auto

Return

with

Adjustable Detent

3 I Introduction &

Specifications

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Gas

Log Splitter » Operator's Manual

Model#

YU2566 YU2866 I YU3066 YU3566

Pump

Size

14GPM 14GPM

I

17GPM 17GPM

HydraulicCylinder Bore

4"

4.5" I 4.5" 5"

HydraulicCylinderStroke 24" 24" I 24" 24"

Hydraulic

Rod

Diameter 1.75" 1.75" I 1.75" 2"

CylinderCycle Time* 9.7seconds 13.2seconds I 10.9seconds 12.8seconds

HydraulicCapacity 4.2Gallon 4.5Gallon I 4.5Gallon 6.0Gallon

HydraulicOil Included Pre-filled

with

premium hydraulicfluid

Replacement Filters Built-in,Sealed, Return Filter, Suction Screen

Hoses High pressure

w/wire

braid; Coil-wrapped

Beam Heavy

duty

U-shapeformed construction

Wedge

Size

7.50"

Wedge Style 2-way

Rear Wheels 4.80-8, DOTApproved 16"O.D.

Road

Tires

Hitch Coupler 2" Ball

with

SafetyChains

SafetyChains Standard

MaxTowing

Speed

45mph

Hitch Handle Standard

HorizontaiNerticalSplitting Standard

Open OperatingZone Standard

Log

Cradle Standard

Log

Table Optional

Weight(lbs) I 517.01bs 530.51bs 572.0 lbs 636.0 lbs

Dimensions (LxWxH) Inches 100"x48"x37"

*Splitting

force

and cycle times may

vary

dependingon mechanical and environmental conditions.

Specifications

I 4

SYMBOLS

The

rating

plate

on

your

machine

may

show

symbols.

These

represent

important information about

the

product or instructions

on

its

use.

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Symbols

Read

these instructions carefully.

Weareye protection.

Wear hearing protection.

Wear protective gloves.

Wearsafetyfootwear.

Do

not

remove

or

tamper

with

the

protection

and

safetydevices.

Don'tstand

or

siton the log splitter.

Operate the log splitter

on

level surfaces.

Stay

off

slopes

and

slipperysurfaces.

Do

not

touch

parts

that

are

hot

from

operation. Serious burns may result.

Nosmoking, sparks,

or

flames.

Properlydispose

of

waste oil!

Keep children and bystanders

off

and

away.

Be

sure the engine's switch

is

off

before

transporting the machine

or

performing

any maintenance.

Keep hands and fingers away

from

all

pinch points.

Never remove partially split wood

from

the wedge with your hands. Fingers may

become trapped between the splitwood.

Keep

hands

and

feet

away

from

moving parts. Moving parts

can

crush

or

cut.

Keep

hands awayfrom the log stripper.

Always keep body

and

hands away from

pin holes

or

nozzles

that

eject hydraulic

fluid under pressure. Escaping hydraulic

fluid

can

puncture skin

and

cause blood

poisoning.

Thrown objects.

Check

and

fill hydraulic oil.

Follow the direction indicated

to

use

the

control lever.

For logs

that

are

not

cut

square,

the

longest

portion

of

the

log should be

rotated down

and

the most square end

placed toward the

end

plate.

Do nottransportwith objects

on

the machine.

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Log Splitter » Operator's Manual

SAFETY

GENERAL

SAFETY

RULES

UNDERSTAND

YOUR

MACHINE

Read

this manual

and

labels affixed

to

the machine

to

understand

its limitations

and

potential hazards.

Be

thoroughly

familiar

with

the

controls

and

their

proper

operation. Know

how

to

stop

the

machine and disengage

the

controls quickly.

Make sure

to

read

and

understand all the instructions

and

safety

precautions

as

outlined in

the

Engine

Manufacturer's

manual

packed

separately

with

your unit. Do not attempt

to

operate the

machine until you fully understand how

to

properly operate

and

maintain the engine

and

how

to

avoid accidental injuries and/or

propertydamage.

If

the unit

is

to

be

used

by someone otherthan original purchaser

or

loaned, rented,

or

sold, always provide this manual

and

any

needed safety training before operation. The user

can

prevent

and

is

responsible

for

accidents

or

injuries

that

may occur

to

themselves, otherpeople,

and

property.

Do

not

force

the

machine. Use

the

correct

machine

for

your

application. The correct machine will do the

job

more efficiently

and

saferatthe rate

it

was designed.

PERSONAL

SAFETY

Do notpermitchildren

to

operatethis machine at anytime.

Keep children, pets,

and

other

people

not

using

the

unit

away

from the

work

area.

Be

alert

and

shut

off

unit

if

anyone enters

work

area.

Keep

children underthewatchful care

of

aresponsible

adult.

Do not operate the machine while under the influence

of

drugs,

alcohol,

or

any medication that could affectyour ability

to

use

it

properly.

Dress properly. Wear heavy long pants, boots,

and

gloves. Do not

wear loose clothing, short pants,

or

jewelry

of

any kind. Secure

long hair

so

it

is

above shoulder level. Keep your hair, clothing,

and

gloves away

from

moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry,

or

long hair

can

be

caught in moving parts.

Protect eyes, face,

and

head from objects

that

may

be

thrown

from the unit. Always wear safety goggles

or

safety

glasses

with

side shields when operating.

YU2566PM02- 1703

Wearappropriate hearing protection.

Always keep hands

and

feet

away from all moving parts during

operation. Movingparts

can

cut

or

crush body parts.

Always

keep

hands

and

feet awayfrom all pinch points.

Do nottouch parts that might

be

hotfrom operation. Allow parts

to

cool before attempting

to

maintain, adjust,

or

service.

Stay alert, watch

what

you are doing, and use common sense

when operatingthe machine.

Do

not

overreach. Do

not

operate

the

machine while barefoot

or

when wearing sandals

or

similar lightweight footwear. Wear

protective

footwear

that

will

protect

your

feet

and improve

your

footing

on

slippery

surfaces. Keep

proper

footing

and

balance atall times. This enables better control

of

the machine in

unexpected situations.

INSPECT

YOUR

MACHINE

Check your machine before starting it.

Keep

guards in place

and

in

working

order. Make sure all nuts, bolts, etc., are securely

tightened.

Never operate the machine when

it

is

in need

of

repair

or

is

in

poor mechanical condition. Replace damaged, missing,

or

failed

parts before using it. Check

for

fuel leaks. Keep

the

machine in

safeworkingcondition.

Do not

use

the machine

if

the engine's switch does

not

turn

it

on

or

off.

Any

gasoline powered machine

that

can't

be

controlled

with

the engine switch

is

dangerous

and

must

be

replaced.

Regularly check

to

see

that

keys and adjusting wrenches are

removed from the machine area before starting it. A wrench

or

a key

that

is

left

attached

to

a rotating part

of

the machine may

result in personal injury.

Avoid accidental starting.

Be

sure the engine's switch

is

off

before

transporting

the

machine

or

performing

any maintenance

or

service on the unit. Transporting

or

performing maintenance

or

service on amachine

with

itsswitch

on

invites accidents.

If

the

machine should

start

to

vibrate

abnormally,

stop

the

engine (motor)

and

check immediately

for

the

cause.

Vibration

is

generallyawarningsign

of

trouble.

Safety I 6

ENGINE

SAFETY

This machine

is

equipped

with

an internal combustion engine.

Do

not

use

on

or

near any unimproved, forest covered,

or

brush

covered land unless the exhaust system

is

equipped

with

aspark

arrestermeeting applicable local, state,

or

federal laws.

In

the

state

of

California, a spark

arrester

is

required

by

law.

Other

states have similar laws. A spark arrester,

if

used, must

be

maintained in effectiveworking

order

bytheoperator.

Never

start

or

run

the

engine inside a closed area. The exhaust

fumes are dangerous, containing carbon monoxide, an odorless

and

deadly

gas.

Operate

this

unit

only

in

a

well-ventilated

outdoorarea.

Do

not

tamper

with

the engine

to

run

it

at

excessive speeds. The

maximum engine speed

is

preset

by

the

manufacturer

and is

within

safetylimits.

See

engine manual.

Keep a Class Bfire extinguisher on hand when operating this log

splitter

in

dry

areas

as

aprecautionary measure.

FUEL

SAFETY

Fuel

is

highly flammable, and

its

vapors can explode

if

ignited.

Take precautions when using

to

reduce

the

chance

of

serious

personal injury.

When

refilling

or

draining

the

fuel tank, use an approved fuel

storage container while in a clean, well-ventilated

outdoor

area.

Do

not

smoke,

or

allow sparks, open flames,

or

other

sources

of

ignition

near

the

area

while

adding fuel

or

operating

the

unit.

Neverfill

the

fuel tankindoors.

Keep grounded

conductive

objects, such

as

tools, away

from

exposed, live electrical parts and connections

to

avoid sparking

or

arcing. These events could ignitefumes

or

vapors.

Always stop

the

engine and allow

it

to

cool before filling the fuel

tank. Never remove the

cap

of

the fuel tank

or

add fuel while the

engine

is

running

or

when

the

engine

is

hot. Do

not

operate the

machine

with

known leaks in thefuel system.

Loosen thefuel tank

cap

slowly

to

relieve anypressure in thetank.

Never overfill

the

fuel tank. Fill

the

tank

to

no more than

1/2"

belowthe bottom

of

thefiller neck

to

provide space

for

expansion

as

the

heat

of

the

engine

can

cause fuel

to

expand.

Replace

all fuel tank

and

container

caps

securely

and

wipeup spilled

fuel. Neveroperatetheunit

without

thefuel

cap

securelyin

place.

7 I Safety

Avoid creatingasource

of

ignition

for

spilled fuel.

If

fuel

is

spilled,

do

not

attempt

to

start

the

engine

but

move

the

machine away

from thearea

of

spillage and avoid creating any source

of

ignition

until fuel vapors have dissipated.

When fuel

is

spilled on yourself

or

your

clothes, wash

your

skin

and change clothes immediately.

Store fuel in containers specifically designed and approved

for

this purpose.

Storefuel in acool, well-ventilated area, safely away

from

sparks,

open flames,

or

other

sources

of

ignition.

Never

store

fuel

or

a machine

with

fuel

in

the

tank

inside a

buildingwherefumes may reach aspark, open flame,

or

any

other

source

of

ignition, such

as

a

water

heater, furnace,

or

clothes

dryer.

Allow

theengine

to

cool beforestoring in anyenclosure.

HYDRAULIC

SYSTEM

SAFETY

The hydraulic system

of

the machine requires careful inspection

along

with

the mechanical parts.

Be

sure

to

replacefrayed, kinked,

cracked,

or

otherwise

damaged

hydraulic

hoses

or

hydraulic

components.

Hydraulicfluid can result in severe burns. Fluid in the hydraulic

system

can

penetrate skin and result in serious

injury

or

death.

Be

sure

to

stop the engine and relieve hydraulic pressure before

doingany

work

on hydraulicparts.

Keep body and hands away

from

pin holes

or

nozzles

that

expel

hydraulicfluid when under pressure.

Use

paper

or

cardboard,

not

hands,

to

search

for

leaks.

Ensure all hydraulic fluid connections are

tight

and all hydraulic

hoses and lines are in good condition before applying pressure

to

the

system.

Do

not

remove

the

cap

from

the

hydraulictank

or

reservoir while

the

machine is running. The

tank

could

contain

hot

oil

under

pressure, which could result inserious injury.

Do

not

adjust

the

pressure

setting

on

the

hydraulic

pump

or

valve.

If

injured byescaping fluid, no

matter

how

small thewound

is,

see

a doctor

at

once. A typical injection injury may

be

a small wound

that

does

not

lookserious. However, severe infection

or

reaction

can

result

if

proper

medical

treatment

is

not

administered

immediatelyby adoctor

who

is

familiar

with

injection injuries.

YU2566PM02 · 1703

Gas

Log Splitter » Operator's Manual

SPECIFIC

SAFETY

RULES

PREPARATION

OF

THE

LOG

Both

ends

of

the

log should be

cut

as

square

as

possible

to

preventthe logfrom rotating

out

of

thesplitterduringoperation.

Neversplitlogs greaterthanthespecified logcapacity.

Do

not

operate

the

log

splitter

on icy, wet, muddy,

or

slippery

ground. Onlyoperateyour logsplitteron level ground.

Operating

on

a

slope

could

cause

the

log

splitter

to

roll

over

or

logs

to

fall off

the

equipment,

which

could

result

in

injury.

Do not move the log splitter over hilly

or

uneven terrain

without

a

tow

vehicle

or

adequate help.

Keep

the

work

area

free

of

clutter.

Remove

split

wood

from

around

the

log

splitter

immediately

after

each use

to

avoid

potential tripping.

OPERATOR

ZONE

This unit

is

designed

to

be

operated by one person located in the

operatorzone

as

shown in thefollowingdiagrams.

Operatethe

unit

onlywhen standing in the operatorzone.

Always

stop

the

unit

and

allow

moving

parts

to

stop

before

leavingoperation zone. Do notleave arunning

unit

unattended.

Many

accidents

occur

when

more

than

one

person

operates

the

log

splitter.

The

adult

who

loads

and

stabilizes

the

log

must

be

the

person

who

operates

the

control

handle.

HORIZONTAL

OPERATING

POSITION

VERTICAL

OPERATING

POSITION

MACHINE

USE

AND

CARE

Neveroperate the machine

without

good visibility

or

light.

Never attempt

to

splitwood across the grain. The log splitterwas

notdesigned

for

cross-grain splitting.

Always

block

the

front

and back

of

both

wheels

to

prevent

unintended movement.

Hold

the

bark

side

of

the

logs

when

loading

or

positioning,

never the ends. Never place your hands

or

any part

of

your body

between a log

and

anypart

of

the logsplitter.

Do notstraddle

or

stepoverthe logsplitterduringoperation.

Do notreach

or

bend overthe logsplitter

to

pick upalog.

When stabilizingalog

with

the

left

hand, remove yourhand when

thewedge contacts the log

or

serious injurymay occur.

Neverattempt

to

split morethan one log

at

atime.

Do

not

attempt

to

load your logsplitterwhen the ram

or

wedge

is

in motion.

Use

your hand

to

operate the control lever on the valve. Do not

use

yourfoot, arope,

or

anyextension device.

Do notmove the logsplitterwhile the engine

is

running.

Safety I 8

TOWING

SAFETY

Check all local and state regulations regarding towing, licensing,

and lights before

towing

yourlog splitter.

Beforetowingthe logsplitter, checktires

for

excessive wear, cuts,

or

damage. Check

for

proper

tire

inflation. Add

air

as

required.

Do

not

overinflatetires. Serious injury

can

result

if

tires explode.

Check before towing

to

make surethe logsplitter

is

correctlyand

securely attached

to

the

towing

vehicle and

the

safetychains are

secured

to

the

hitch

or

bumper

of

the vehicle

with

enough slack

to

allowturning. Always

use

aclass

I,

2" ball

with

this logsplitter.

Make

sure

thecoupler

is

tightbeforetowing

and

aftertowing50

miles.

Nevertransportcargo on

the

logsplitter.

9 I Safety

Neverallowanyone

to

ride

or

sit

on the logsplitter.

Always stop the engine, lockthe beam in the horizontal position,

and close thefuel shut-offvalvewhen transportingthe unit.

Use extra care when

towing

the

log splitter. Do

not

exceed 45

mph.Towing

the

logsplitter at aspeed

greaterthan45

mph could

result in loss

of

control, damage

to

the equipment, serious injury,

or

death.

Avoid sharp turns and steep angles. Avoid large holes

or

ditches

when

towing

the

equipment. Always be careful when backing

up

with

your

log

splitter

when

towing;

it

could jackknife. Use

caution when backing up; a

spotter

outside the vehicle

is

highly

recommended.

Disconnect

the

log

splitter

from

the

towing

vehicle beforeoperating it.

YU2566PM02- 1703

Gas

Log

Splitter • Operator'sManual

UNPACKINGTHE CONTAINER

Use

thescrewdriver

and

hammer

to

open

all the

side

locks.

Remove

all

the

polywood

plates.

Remove

allthe

loose

parts

on

the bottom

pallets.

Use

scissors

or

aknife

to

cutallthe

straps.

(See

Ramfd)

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Unpacking

theContainer I

10

CONTENTSSUPPLIED

Your

YARDMAX

log

splitter

comes

partially

assembled andcontains

the

following:

Heavy

lifting

required.

Some

of

the

components

in

these

assembly

instructions

are

heavy

and

mn'tbelifted

by

one

person

safely.

Please

plan

to

assemble

this

product

when

another

person

can

be

available

to

help.

1. Beam

with

Cylinder

2. Reservoir

with

Engine

3.

Beam LockBracket

4. PivotBracket

5.

Log Cradle(Left)

6. Log Cradle(Right)

7.

Wheels

8.

Tow

Bar

9. ManualTube

10.

Operator's

Manual and Engine Manual

11.

Tools

for

SparkplugAssembly(YU2566 and

YU2866

only)

12.

Engine

Oil

13.

LogTable (Optional)

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Log Splitter » Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY

This logsplitterwas partiallyassembled atthe factory.

To

assembleyourmachinefollowthe below instructions.

WHEELS

1.

At

least

two

people are needed

to

move the reservoiroutside

of

the pallet.

Place

the engine atthe end corner

of

thepallet.

Reservoir

with

Engine

Figure2a

2.

Remove the

two

anti-dustsleeves from the wheel axle.

Anti-dustSleeve(x2)

Figure2b

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3.

Assistant holds the engine, while the other person assembles

thewheel opposite

of

theengine first.

Cotter

Pin(x1)

I

Anti-dust

Washertx1l

Figure2c

M22

4XSO

X2

4. Slide the wheel

with

the valve stem facing

out

to

the wheel

axle

and

the

other

roller bearing, then putthe wheel washer

against the bearing.

Use

a 32mm socket

to

tighten the axle

nutcompletely.

5.

Spin

the

wheel clockwise

or

counterclockwise

to

ensure

properbearingseating.

6.

Loosen

the axle

nut

until

it

is

loose enough

to

turn

thewheel

with

yourfingers.

7.

Retighten the axle

nut

until "fingertight:•

Assembly

I 12

8.

Insertthe cotter pin through the hole in the axle.

Bend

open

and

spread the prongs in opposite directions

so

the axle nut

will notcome

off

(make

sure the

tire

spins freely).

Installation

of

the

cotter

is

important

and

required.

Failure

to

install

the

cotter

can

result

in

loss

of

wheel

retention. Always

assemble

using

a

new

cotter

pin.

Do

not

reuse.

9.

Use

a soft-faced hammer

to

tap the anti-dust washer in the

rightposition.

10. Align the wheel

cap

against the wheel hub.

Use

a soft-faced

hammer

to

tapthewheel

cap

ontothe wheel hub properly.

11. Follow

the

same procedure

to

assemble

the

other

wheel

(followsteps

3-

10underwheel

assembly.)

BEAM

1.

Hold

and

pull the beam until

the

log cradle mount and

the

beam

is

against thewooden blockin-pallet.

Log

Cradle

Mount

Wooden

Block

Figure3a

2.

Slowly

lift

thetop

of

the

beam

and

stand the

beam

on the

end

plate in thevertical position.

13 I

Assembly

Figure3b

TOW

BAR

Afterthe

beam

and cylinder

assembly

is

in

the

vertical position, a helper

is

needed

to

prevent

the

beam

from

tipping

over

until

it

is

secured

on

the hydraulic tank

assembly

with the hitch pin

and

R-clip.

The

beam

assembly

is

heavy

and

has

a

small

foot

print.

When

in

the

vertical

position,

the

beam

may

fall, causing

damage

to

the machine

and

could

result

in

personal

injury.

Insert the

tow

bar into the tank pivot mount. Align the holes in

the

tow

bar with the holes in the tank pivot mount. Connect

and

tighten the

tow

bar

to

the tank by using the

M12x90

bolts,

flat

washers, springwasher,

and

nuts.

(See

fisure 4)

Tank

Pivot Mount

2

M12x90(x2)

.

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SUPPORT

LEG

Lift

the

tow

bar

slightly. Pull

out

the

lock lever and

put

the

support leg in

the

DOWN

position, then release

the

lever and

make

sure the leg

is

secured.

Remove

the bottom pallet.

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PIVOT

BRACKET

Align the holes in the pivot bracket

with

the holes on the beam

and

insert

and

tighten bolts, springwashers,

and

flatwashers.

The

beam

can

be

very heavy and

dangerous

if

that

it

tips

over

and

may

cause

personal

injury.

Beam

Figure6

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X4

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BEAM

TO

RESERVOIR

1.

Make sure a helper holds on

to

the

beam

to

keep

it

from

falling. Reposition the

beam

and

reservoir

so

the back

of

the

tank

is

facingthevertical

beam

as

shown in

Fipre

7a.

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Gas

Log Splitter » Operator's Manual

2.

Align the pivot bracket on

the

beam assembly

to

the

pivot

mount on the tank weldment

and

insert the

beam

pivot pin

and

washer.

(See

Flpre

7b)

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Figure7b

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Bridge

X1

11

X1

3.

Insertthe bridge pin through the hole in the

beam

pivotpin.

BEAM

LOCK

BRACKET

1.

When mountingthe lock latch

assembly,

make

sure the latch

rod side

of

the

bracket

is

on

the

same side

as

the

engine.

Install the

beam

lock bracket

to

the

beam

by using the

beam

lock

M10x25

bolts, spring washer, and

flat

washers.

(See

FipreSa)

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Assembly

I

14

2.

Hold the liftinghandle and slowly lower

the

beam.

It

will lock

automatically. Double check

to

make sure the beam bracket

is

locked

onto

the beam.

~

Do

not let

the

beam

suddenly

drop.

Keep

hands

and

~

fingers

clear

of

pinch or

crush

points

at

all

times.

Beam

Lock

Bracket

FigureSb

MANUAL

TUBE

1.

Remove the

cap

from

the

manual tube. Align

the

holes in the

manual tube

with

the holes in

the

tow

bar.

Insert and tighten

boltsand washers.

(See

Fipre

9)

Cap

Manual

Tube

Figure9

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X2

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2.

Reattach the

cap.

LOG

CRADLES

1.

Align the holes on the right log cradle

to

the

inside and lower

holes on the beam mounts. Insert

the

M12x35 bolts,

flat

washers, and nuts and securelytighten.

15 I

Assembly

2.

Followstep 1

to

assemble the leftlog cradI

e.

(See

Fisure 10)

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LOG

TABLE

(OPTIONAL)

Refer

to

Fipres

10

and 11

to

install the

work

table. Remove

the bolts,

flat

washers, and nuts

from

the inside holes. Move

the log cradle from

the

incline position

to

the horizontal

position. Align the holes

on

the log cradle

with

the

outside

holes on the beam mount. Reinstall

the

bolts,

flat

washers,

and nuts.

Place the

work

tableoverthe holes in the log cradle and align

the 4 holes from

the

work

table plate and log cradle. Insert

and tighten the M10x25 bolts, springwashers,

flat

washers,

and nuts.

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Log

Cradle

(Right)

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Gas

Log Splitter » Operator's Manual

KNOW

YOUR MACHINE

FEATURES

AND

CONTROLS

LogTable (Optional)

LogSpinnerFootPlate

2-Position LogCradle

Log

Stripper

Beam LockBracket

Beam Assembly

SupportLeg

®ffl§3M

HydraulicPump

Control

Valve

Split

Control

Handle

YU2566PM02- 1703

Know

Your

Machine

I

16

Recoil

Starter

Handle

LOG

SPINNER

FOOT

PLATE

\.\. The

foot

plate holds

the

log in place while

the

wedge

//

splitsthe log.

The

foot

plate allows the operator

to

easily spin a log

in prep

for

splittingand allows the log

to

rotate when

))

splitting instead

of

causing unnecessary stress on

the

beam.

))

It

is

easy

to

replace when thegripteeth are damaged.

Norepairwelding

is

required.

2-POSITION

LOG

CRADLE

))

The

log

cradles

are

designed

to

catchthelogafter

it

is

split

2-position

function

-The

first

positon

is

to

center

))

logs on the beam. The second position provides a

flat

surface and worktableon which

to

put

logs.

SPLIT

CONTROL

HANDLE

The

control

handle is used

to

move

the

wedge up

and down

to

split

logs. The control handle

has

three

))

positions: Forward,

Neutral,

and Reverse.

See

the

"operation"section

for

instruction.

MANUAL

TUBE

))

Keep manuals safelyin

the

tube.

BEAM

LOCK

BRACKET

))

The beam lock bracket

is

used

to

secure

the

beam in

the

horizontal position.

17

I

Know

Your

Machine

LIFTING

HANDLE

))

The lifting handle

is

included

for

easy transition from

horizontal

to

vertical.

2•

BALL

HITCH

COUPLER

The

coupler

hitch

is

at

the

end

of

the

tow

bar

and

))

attaches

to

a

tow

ball

for

transportation purposes.

LOG

STRIPPER

The log

stripper

is

designed

to

remove any partially

))

split

wood

from

the

wedge. This may

occur

while

splitting large diameterwood

or

freshlycutwood.

BEAM

ASSEMBLY

))

The U-beam structural design

is

significantlystronger

than atypicall-beam design.

LOG

TABLE

(OPTIONAL)

\.\. A logtable/platform

can

be

mounted on the logcradle

//

directly.

ENGINE

ON/OFFSWITCH

))

The engineswitch

has

two

positions.

OFF-

engine will

not

start

or

run.

ON

-engine

will

start

and run.

RECOIL

STARTER

HANDLE

))

The handle

is

used

to

start

theengine.

YU2566PM02- 1703

FUELSHUT-OFFVALVE

The fuel

shut

-

off

has

two

position. CLOSED

(It))

))

-use

this

position

to

service,

transport,

or

store

the

unit.

))

OPEN

(Hi\)-

use this position

to

run

the

unit.

CHOKECONTROL

» The choke control is used

to

choke

the

carburetor

and

assist in starting

the

engine. The choke control slides

between

the

CHOKECLOSED

l"-1

and CHOKEOPEN

IfIpositions.

Gas

Log Splitter » Operator's Manual

THROTILE

CONTROL

The

throttle

control regulates

the

speed

of

the

engine

))

and

will

shut

off

the

engine

when

it

is moved

to

the

STOP position. The

throttle

control

moves between

FAST

...

SLOW

...

and STOP positions.

OPERATION

Many accidents occur

when

more

than

one

person

operates

the

log

splitter.

If

a

helper

is

assisting

in

loading

logs

to

be

split,

never

operate

the

controls until

the

helper

is

clear

of

the

area.

The

engine

is

shipped

without

oil.

Do

notstart

the

engine

before

adding

oil.

ADD

OIL

TO ENGINE

1. Makesure

the

log

splitter

is on aflat, level surface.

2. Remove

the

oil fill cap/dipstick

to

add oil.

3. Using a funnel, add oil up

to

the

FULL mark on

the

dipstick.

(See

engine manual

for

oil capacity, oil recommendation, and

location

of

fill cap.)

.A\

DO

NOT

OVERFILL.

Check

engine

oil

level

daily

and

~

add

as

needed.

ADD

GASOLINETO ENGINE

Gasoline

is

highly

flammable

and

explosive.

You

can

be

burned or seriously injured

when

handling

fuel.

Use

extreme

care

when

handling

gasoline.

Fill

the

fuel tank outdoors,

never

indoors.

Gasoline

vapors

can

ignite

if

they collect

inside

an

enclosure.

Explosion

can

result.

1. Theenginemustbe

off

and allowed

to

cool

at

leasttwo

minutes

before addingfuel.

2. Remove

the

fuel filler cap and fill the tank.

(See

engine manual

for

fuel capacity,fuel recommendation,and location

of

fuel

cap.)

IMPORTANT:

DO

NOT

OVERFILL!

This equipment and/or its engine may include

evaporative

emissions

control

system

components,

required

to

meet

EPA

and/or

CARB

regulations,

that

will only function properly

when

the fuel tank

has

been

filled to the

recommended

level.

Overfilling

may cause permanent damage

to

evaporative

emissions

control

system

components.

Filling to

the

recommended

level

ensures

a

vapor

gap

required

to

allow (or fuel

expansion.

Pay

close

attention while

filling

the

fuel

tank to

ensure

that

the

recommended

fuel/eve/ inside the tank

is

not

exceeded.

Use

a

portable gasoline container with

an

appropriately

sized

dispensing

spout

when

filling

the

tank.

Do

not

use

a

funnel

or other

device

that obstructs

the

view

of

the

tank filling

process.

3. Reinstall

the

fuel cap and tighten.Always clean upspilled fuel.

Know

Your

Machine

&Operation I 18

STARTING

ENGINE

1.

Makesure thecontrol lever

is

in

the

neutral position.

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3.

Open

the

fuel shut-offvalve.

4. Move the choke lever

to

the

CLOSED

position.

»

If

the

engine is

hot,

closing

the

choke

is

not

necessary.

5.

Movethethrottleleverslightly

to

the

FAST

speed.

6.

Pull the recoil starter until engine compression

has

become

difficult

to

pull. Let

the

recoil return

to

the home position,

then pull quickly

to

start

the engine. Repeat steps

as

needed.

Fullyopen thechoke and setthe

throttle

to

the

FAST

position,

before operating

the

unit.

19 I Operation

Rapid

retraction

of

the

starter

cord

(kickback)

will pull

your

handand

arm

toward

the

engine

faster

than

you

can

let

go.

Broken

bones,

fractures,

bruises,

or

sprains

could

result.

STOP

ENGINE

Return the cylinder

to

fully

retracted position

or

home position.

Move the Throttle lever

to

SLOW

(~).

Move the engine switch

to

OFF.

Close thefuel shut-offvalve

dBI)).

Sudden

stopping ata

high

speed

under

a

heavy

load

is

not

recommended.

Engine

damage

may

result.

SPLIT

CONTROL HANDLE

Forward position -Move

the

lever in this direction

to

extend the

cylindertoward thespinner

foot

plate. Keep pressureon

the

lever

until the logsplits.The leverdoes

not

lockinthis position.

Release

as

soon

as

the log

is

split

or

the cylinder

is

fully

extended.

(See

Fipre

12aand fisure 12b).

»

Never

operate

through

the

relief

valve

for

more

than

Sseconds.

The

splitter

wedge

is

designed

to

reach

the

full

extension

before

contacting

the

foot

plate.

To

extend the life of the hydraulic cylinder, avoid

"bottoming out" the

wedge

plate to the

foot

piece.

To

conform with industry safety recommendations, the

wedge

stops

1.5

inches

from

the

end

of

the

stroke.

Cracks

in

logs

can

close

quickly and pinch

fmgers.

Keep

fingers away

from

any cracks

that

open in

partiallysplit

logs.

Neutral position -In this position the cylinder does

not

move

even though theengine

is

running.

Reverse

position -Move the lever

in

this position

to

retract the

cylinder.

Push

theleverfully

in

thisdirection

to

lock

it

return

mode.

The

leverwillautomaticallyreturn

to

theneutral position oncethecylinder

fullyretracts.

~

Keep

hands

and

fingers

away

from

the

splitter

wedge

Lll

and

log

stripperduringcylinderretraction.

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