22 TON VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL LOG SPLITTER MODEL NO. 40123300 & 401233CA Owner’s Manual ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages in this manual. Failure to follow this important safety information may result in serious injury or death. LS126-811-1209 Rev.
Table of Contents Page(s) Important Safety Information................................................................................................................. 1-6 Intended Use ......................................................................................................................... 1 Personal Protective Equipment ............................................................................................... 1 Safety Decals .......................................................
WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before assembling or operating this log splitter. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to operate this log splitter who has not read this manual. As with all power equipment, a log splitter can be dangerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate this log splitter if you have doubts or questions concerning safe operation.
PART NUMBER: 52055200 LOCATION: BOTH STRIPPER PLATES AND CYLINDER PART NUMBER: 52023200 LOCATION: HYDRAULIC TANK LOWER TANK, RIGHT CORNER PART NUMBER: 51018900 LOCATION: TOP OF HYDRAULIC CYLINDER Page 2
GENERAL SAFETY Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death. ALWAYSEread the operator’s manual before operation. It is located in the plastic canister on the tongue. EVER NEVER allow children to operate this log splitter. NEVER allow adults lacking proper instructions and understanding to operate this log splitter. KEEP all people and pets a minimum of 10 feet away from your work area when operating this log splitter. Only the operator is to be near the log splitter during use.
KNOW how to stop the log splitter and disengage the controls before operating it. NEVER place hands or feet between the log and splitting wedge during forward or reverse stroke. Serious injury or death could result. NEVER straddle or step over the log splitter during operation. NEVER reach or bend over the log splitter to pick up a log. NEVER try to split two logs on top of each other. NEVER try to cross split a log. NEVER attempt to load your log splitter when the ram or wedge is in motion.
HYDRAULIC SAFETY The hydraulic system of your log splitter requires careful inspection along with the mechanical parts. Be sure to replace frayed, kinked, cracked or otherwise damaged hydraulic hoses or hydraulic components. NEVER check for leaks of hydraulic fluid with your hand. Fluid escaping from a small hole can be almost invisible. Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate skin causing serious personal injury or even death.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This log splitter is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in efffective working order by the operator. In the state of California a spark arrester is required by law. Other states have similar laws.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: This log splitter was partially assembled at the factory. Refer to the drawings and parts list should it become necessary to disassemble the unit for repair or replacement of parts 1 2 3 4 401613R0 401102R22 401102RC22 400312B0 40126300 40115500 Beam Assembly Tank/Engine Assembly Tank/Engine Assembly (CA) Tire and Wheel assembly Tongue Assembly Hardware Kit 1 1 1 2 1 1 NOTE: This log splitter was partially assembled at the factory.
STEP 3: Attach the tongue assembly (5) to the tank assembly (4) using two 1/2” NC x 4-1/2” hex cap bolts (1), two 1/2” lock washers (2) and two and two 1/2” hex nuts. Tighten. (3).Tighten. 4 5 ITEM NO PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 2 3 4 O/L O/L O/L 401102R22 401102RC22 40126300 1/2”NC x 4-1/2” Bolt 1/2” Lock Washer 1/2” NC Hex Nut Tank Assembly Tank Assembly (CA) Tongue Assembly 2 2 2 1 1 1 5 O/L- Obtain locally. Common fasteners available through hardware and farm stores.
STEP 5: Connect the end of the 1/2” ID x 44” hydraulic pressure hose (1) coming from the fitting on the pump to the fitting on the valve . See illustrations below. STEP 6: Slide one hose clamp on the end of the 3/4” x 44” hydraulic return hose (3) that comes from the fitting on the filter. Then connect the hose to the fitting on the valve. See illustrations below. ITEM NO. PART NO.
BEAM ASSEMBLY BREAKDOWN ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 O/L O/L O/L 401411R0 40141700 390118BC 07073100 390406SC 39034700 39034300 39032000 39039000 39034600 1/2” X 3-1/4” GR 5 Hex Cap Bolt 1/2” Regular Lock Washer 1/2” Hex Nut Beam Wedge 4” Cylinder Cylinder Pin Valve 1/2” Pipe to Steel To Steel Tube 1/2” NPT Nipple 3/4” NPT x 3/4” Tube Fitting 45° Fitting, 3/4” Male, 1/2” Female 1/2” Steel Tube O/L- Obtain locally.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before operating this log splitter. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to operate this log splitter who has not read this manual. As with all power equipment, a log splitter can be dangerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate this log splitter if you have doubts or questions concerning safe operation.
NOTE: The engine maximum governed speed is preset at the factory at 3600 RPM no load speed. When splitting wood the throttle should be set at the maximum speed to develop the horsepower required for the pump. OPERATION WARNING: See safety information related to operation of the log splitter on page 3 and 4 of this manual. Make sure that you have the recommended personal protective equipment described on page 1. 1) Set up the log splitter in a clear, level area and block the wheels.
IMPORTANT NOTICE We, the manufacturer, reserve the right to change the product and/or specifications in this manual without notification. The manual is for information usage only and the pictures and drawings depicted herein are for reference only. NOTES Warranty Repair and Service Do not return this product to the store for warranty issues or repair. Call 1-800-525-8322 for the location of the nearest service center. Record the information below for future reference. Model No.
SPECIFICATIONS MOD E L N O. 40123300 & 401233C A MAX IMU M S P LITTIN G FOR C E E N GIN E C YLIN D E R VALVE P U MP MAX IMU M LOG LE N GTH C YC LE TIME * WH E E LS WE D GE B E AM S IZE TOTAL H YD R AU LIC C APAC ITY 22 Tons 190cc 650 S eri es B ri ggs & Stratton E ngi ne 4" D i ameter X 24" Stroke A uto-Return Two-Stage 11 gpm 26" 13 S econds 4.
