Operating Tips - Troy-Bilt LS 27 TB Manual Del Operador

Using the Control Handle
The control handle has three positions. See Figure
4-5.
Neutral
(To stop wedge)
Forward
(To split wood)
Figure 4-5
• FORWARD — Move the control handle to
the FORWARD position to move wedge
toward the log to split.
NOTE: The control handle will return to the
NEUTRAL position as soon as the handle is
released (FORWARD position only).
• NEUTRAL — Release the control handle or
move the lever to the NEUTRAL position to
stop the wedge movement.
• REVERSE — Move the control handle to the
REVERSE position to return the wedge toward
the cylinder. The control handle stays in the
REVERSE position and returns to the NEUTRAL
position automatically when fully retracted. Do
not hold the handle in the REVERSE position
when fully retracted.
NOTE: The REVERSE position may also
be moved back to the NEUTRAL position
manually, if necessary.
WARNING! If the control handle on
your log splitter is not functioning
properly, STOP USE IMMEDIATELY and
contact an authorized service dealer.
WARNING! Do not attempt to
service, repair or replace control
valve. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
WARNING! Do not attempt to adjust
or modify the control valve or the
hydraulic system from its original
settings or manufacture in any way.
Splitting the Wood
1. Start the engine as instructed in the Engine
Operator's manual included with the log
splitter.
2. Place the log against the end plate and only
split the wood in the direction of the grain.
3. To stabilize the log, place your left hand on
the side of the log opposite the beam as
shown in Figure 4-2.
WARNING! Never place a hand on
the ends of the log, between the log
and the end plate, or the log and the
splitting wedge.
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4. Move the control handle to the forward
Reverse
position to split the wood.
(To return wedge)
5. Remove left hand from the side of the log
once wedge just contacts the log. Continue
moving control handle forward to split the
log.
6. Release the control handle to stop the
wedge movement.
7. Move the control handle to the reverse
position to return the wedge.
8. To remove partially split wood from wedge,
move the control handle to the REVERSE
position until the wedge is fully retracted to
allow split wood portion to contact the log
dislodger.
9. Once removed from the wedge with the log
dislodger, split the wood from the opposite
end or in another location.
Transporting the Log Splitter
1. Lower the beam to its horizontal position.
Make certain the beam is locked securely
with the horizontal beam lock.
2. Remove the spring clip and clevis pin from
the jack stand.
3. Support the tongue and pivot the jack stand
up against the tongue. See Figure 4-6.
Clevis Pin
4. Secure with the spring clip and clevis pin
previously removed. See Figure 4-6.
5. Attach the coupler hitch to a class I or higher
2" ball on the towing vehicle; latch securely.
a.
& o
peration
WARNING! Only one operator
permitted. The adult who loads and
stabilizes the log, must be the person
who operates the control handle.
WARNING! Never remove partially
split wood from the wedge with your
hands. Fingers may become trapped
between the split wood.
WARNING! Do not tow faster than
45mph and check the local, state and
federal requirements before towing
on any public road.
Spring Clip
Jack Stand
Figure 4-6
If the coupler hitch does not fit on
the ball, turn the adjustment nut one
turn counter-clockwise.
b. If the coupler hitch is too loose on
the ball, turn the adjustment nut one
turn clockwise. Then recheck and
adjust accordingly.
6. Connect the safety chains to the towing
vehicle.
NOTE: Use caution when backing up, a
spotter outside the vehicle is recommended.

Operating Tips

Always:
1. Use clean fluid and check the fluid level
regularly.
2. Use an approved hydraulic fluid. 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.
NOTE: It is recommended that fluids not be
mixed.
3. Use a filter (clean or replace regularly).
4. Use a breather cap on fluid reservoir.
5. Make sure the pump is mounted and aligned
properly.
6. Use a flexible "spider" type coupling
between the engine and pump drive shafts.
7. Keep the hoses clear and unblocked.
8. Bleed the air out of the hoses before
operating.
9. Flush and clean the hydraulic system before
restarting after servicing.
10. Use pipe dope only on tapered pipe threads.
11. Allow time for the engine to warm up before
splitting wood.
12. Prime the pump before the initial start-up by
turning over the engine with the spark plug
disconnected (if not already done at factory).
13. Split wood along the grain (lengthwise) only.
Never:
1. Use when fluid is below 20° F or above 150° F.
2. Use a solid engine/pump coupling.
3. Operate through relief valve for more than
5 seconds.
4. Attempt to adjust the unloading or relief
valve settings.
5. Operate with air in hydraulic system.
6. Use Teflon tape on hydraulic fittings.
7. Attempt to cut wood across the grain.
8. Attempt to remove partially split wood from
the wedge with your hands. Instead, fully
retract the wedge to dislodge wood with log
dislodger.