Troy-Bilt LS 27 TB Manual Del Operador página 6

16. Lift and slide the cylinder up to the top of beam
and into the weld brackets. See Figure 3-6.
Cylinder
Weld Brackets
Figure 3-6
17. Attach the dislodger over the wedge
assembly and secure it to the weld brackets
with the previously removed hardware. See
Figure 3-4.
NOTE: Lift up on the cylinder when installing
the hex screws.
NOTE: Once the six hex screws are tightened,
there may be a slight gap between the
dislodger and the weld brackets. This gap is
normal.
18. Reattach the log tray to the side of the beam
with the control valve, aligning the holes
in the tray with the holes in the beam. See
Figure 3-7.
Beam
Log Tray
Hex Washer
Screw
Figure 3-7
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19. Check for and remove any staples on the
bottom of the crate that may puncture the
tires.
20. Cut the metal strap securing the log splitter
to the bottom of the crate and remove the
wood under the engine and/or any other
wood, then roll the log splitter off the
bottom of the shipping crate.
21. The control handle is shipped hanging from
the valve on the handle link.
22. Remove the clevis pin and bow-tie cotter pin
from the control handle. See Figure 3-8.
Bow-Tie
Cotter
Pin
23. Rotate the control handle into the operating
position and secure with the clevis pin and
bow-tie cotter pin removed in step 1. See
Figure 3-8.
Set-Up
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
in the engine manual packed with your log splitter.
Read the instructions carefully.
WARNING!
when handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors
are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or
running.
NOTE: Your log splitter may be shipped with motor
oil in the engine. You MUST check the oil level
before operating. Be careful not to overfill. Gasoline
can be added to the engine when the log splitter
is in either the horizontal or vertical position.
However, it may be easier when the splitter is in the
vertical position.
Tire Pressure
The max recommended operating pressure is 30
psi. Under any circumstances do not exceed the
manufacturer's recommended psi. Maintain equal
pressure on all tires.
WARNING!
when seating beads may cause tire/
rim assembly to burst with force
sufficient to cause serious injury.
Preparing the Log Splitter
1. Lubricate the beam area (where the splitting
wedge will slide) with engine oil. Do not use
grease.
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Control Handle
Clevis
Pin
Figure 3-8
Use extreme care
Excessive pressure
2. Remove the vented reservoir dipstick, which
is located in front of the engine on top of the
reservoir tank. See Figure 3-9.
Dipstick
Figure 3-9
NOTE: The log splitter is filled to the proper
operating level from the manufacturer
with Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid.
However, you MUST check the fluid level
before operating. If not filled, proceed with
the following steps:
WARNING!
Much of the original
fluid has been drawn into the cylinder
and hoses. Make certain to refill the
reservoir to prevent damage to the
hydraulic pump.
3. Check the fluid level using the dipstick. See
Figure 3-9. Do not overfill.
NOTE: Approved fluids include Shell Tellus®
S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III/Mercon®
automatic transmission fluid, Pro-Select™ AW-
32 Hydraulic Oil or 10WAW-ISO viscosity grade
32 hydraulic oil. It is not recommended that
fluids be mixed, to top off the reservoir tank
during initial set-up use Shell Tellus® S2 M 32
Hydraulic Fluid only.
4. Replace the vented dipstick securely,
tightening it until the top of the threads are
flush with top of the pipe.
5. Disconnect the spark plug and prime the
pump by pulling the recoil starter as far as it
will go. Repeat approximately 10 times.
6. Reconnect the spark plug wire and start the
engine following instructions in the Engine
Operator's manual.
7. Use the control handle to engage the wedge
to the farthest extended position. Then
retract the wedge.
8. Refill the tank as specified on the dipstick if
necessary.
NOTE: Failure to refill the tank will void the
splitter's warranty.
9. Extend and retract the wedge 12 complete
cycles to remove any trapped air in the
system (the system is "self-bleeding").
10. Refill the reservoir within the range marked
on the dipstick if necessary.
NOTE: Some fluid may overflow from the
vent plug as the system builds heat and the
fluid expands and seeks a balanced level.
Reservoir
Tank