OWNER'S MANUAL LS21 - 21 TON - 190cc SUBARU LS27 - 27 TON - 210cc SUBARU Manual P/N 77201-00 Rev.
Before You Begin DEAR ECHO BEAR CAT CUSTOMER Thank you for purchasing a ECHO Bear Cat product. The ECHO Bear Cat line is designed, tested, and manufactured to give years of dependable performance. To keep your machine operating at peak efficiency, it is necessary to adjust it correctly and make regular inspections. The following pages will assist you in the operation and maintenance of your machine. Please read and understand this manual before operating your machine.
LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty applies to all AG and Outdoor Power Equipment manufactured by Crary Industries. THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO CRARY INDUSTRIES WITHIN 10 DAYS OF DELIVERY OF THE PRODUCT TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER OR THE WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. In the event of a failure, return the product, at your cost, along with proof of purchase to the selling Crary Industries dealer.
TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE SAFETY................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL......................................................................................1 EMISSION INFORMATION.....................................................................................1 BEFORE OPERATING............................................................................................
1 Section SAFETY The Owner/Operator’s manual uses this symbol to alert you of potential hazards. Whenever you see this symbol, read and obey the safety message that follows it. Failure to obey the safety message could result in personal injury, death or property damage. DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
SAFETY 7. Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of bystanders. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children. It is recommended that bystanders keep at least 50 feet (15 meters) away from the area of operation. 8. Do not allow children to operate this equipment. Allow only adults to operate the log splitter. No one under the age of 18 should be allowed to operate the log splitter. 9. Use only in daylight or good artificial light. 10.
SAFETY 21. When the ram of the log splitter is in the return mode, keep your hands off the machine—the log splitter is designed to automatically stop the ram when the cylinder is fully retracted. 1. Ensure the log splitter is locked in the horizontal position before towing. 22. Do not step across the log splitter while the engine is running. 2. Extend log splitter ram all the way before towing to help maintain stability (see picture below). 23.
SAFETY 1.7 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operational decals on the machine and the associated hazards. See the engine owner’s manual or contact the engine manufacturer for engine safety instructions and decals. Make certain that all safety and operating decals on this machine are kept clean and in good condition. Decals that need replacement must be applied to their original locations. 1 3 PN 12174 DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE WITHOUT SHIELDS IN PLACE.
2 Section ASSEMBLY 2.1 FILLING HYDRAULIC FLUID LS27 Hydraulic Fluid Fill Location ATTENTION NOTE LOG SPLITTERS ARE NOT SHIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC FLUID IN THE SYSTEM. FILLING THE MACHINE WITH THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF HYDRAULIC FLUID IS NECESSARY BEFORE USE. AN IN-DEPTH SET OF ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IS AVAILABLE AT THE END OF THIS MANUAL. Your log splitter will need to be filled with hydraulic fluid before in can be operated.
2.2 ATTACHING THE HITCH 3 5 8 6 7 5 3 1 9 2 4 10 1. Place coupler(8) on end of hitch pole(9), insert two 1/2 x 3" bolts(6) through the coupler holes and Secure with 1/2 centerlock nuts. 2. Position a safety chain(2) on each side of the hitch in the hole behind the coupler(8). Insert 3/8 x 3-1/4" bolt(7) with washers and nylock nuts through the top link of the safety chains and hole behind the coupler. 3. Attach lanyard(1) to jack stand with 1/4 x 3/4" bolt(4), washer, and nut.
3 Section FEATURES & CONTROLS 3.1 CONTROLS 1. Hitch safety chains: Safety chains are used during towing to prevent the machine from completely separating from the tow vehicle in the event the coupler detaches from the tow vehicle. Cross the safety chains under the hitch and connect to the towing vehicle. 2. Hitch jack: Always have in UP position and clear from the ground when machine is moving. When machine is in use, place in DOWN position on a level surface. 3.
FEATURES & CONTROLS 3.2 ENGINE CONTROLS NOTE FOR THE SPECIFIC STARTING, OPERATING AND SERVICE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO YOUR EXACT ENGINE MODEL, ALWAYS CONSULT THE ENGINE OWNER'S MANUAL FIRST. 1. Engine choke: Use when starting a cold engine. To use, push the lever to the left. Gradually turn off as the engine warms. Full choke may not be necessary when starting a warm engine. In this case, partial or no choke may work best. 2. Fuel cut-off switch: Push lever to the ON position to start and run engine.
4 Section OPERATION WARNING Move machine to a clear, level area outdoors before starting. Do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders. 4.2 STARTING MACHINE NOTE FOR THE SPECIFIC STARTING, OPERATING AND SERVICE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO YOUR EXACT ENGINE MODEL, ALWAYS CONSULT THE ENGINE OWNER'S MANUAL FIRST. Move the machine to a clear, level area outdoors before starting. Do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders. 4.1 FILL THE FUEL TANK 1.
OPERATION 4. Stand behind the splitting area on the control lever side of the log splitter. 4.4 OPERATING THE LOG SPLITTER WARNING Read and follow all safety instructions in this manual. Failure to operate the machine in accordance with the safety instructions MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY! WARNING Keep all body parts away from the splitting area while the splitting wedge is in motion. 1. Ensure the engine is running at full RPM before attempting to split wood. 5.
OPERATION Depending upon the type of wood being split, a log may not always break into two pieces and fall to the ground. If a log sticks to the wedge and starts to return with the wedge during reverse, stop the cylinder retraction and remove the wood. Care should be taken to prevent the wood piece from falling on parts of your body. 4.5 VERTICAL OPERATION The main beam of the log splitter can be flipped vertically to split wood. Perform the following steps for vertical operation: 1.
When splitting logs in the vertical position, stablize the log before engaging the control. Split as follows: 1. Place log on the end plate and turn until it leans against the beam and is stable. 2. When splitting extra large or uneven logs, the log must be stablized with wooden shims or split wood between the log and end plate or ground. 4.6 STORAGE MODE The log splitter can be adjusted for storing in tight spaces. Perform the following steps to transform the machine into storage mode: 1.
5 Section SERVICE & MAINTENANCE 5.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 5.3 FILLING HYDRAULIC FLUID The hydraulic tank is located in the back of the machine. Check the fluid level with the dipstick before each use. Check the fluid on level ground with the jack stand in the down position. The hydraulic pump requires premium hydraulic fluids containing high quality rust, oxidation, and foam inhibitors.
6 Section TROUBLESHOOTING Before performing any of the corrections in this troubleshooting chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this manual for the correct safety precautions and operating or maintenance procedures. Contact your dealer or the factory for service problems with the machine. POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY Improper control settings. Use proper settings. Lack of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Spark plug disconnected. Connect spark plug. Dirty, stale or contaminated gas.
7 Section SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION OVERALL SIZE LS21 English 39" x 83.5" x 39.75" 99.1cm x 212.1cm x 101cm 430 lbs. 195 kg. STARTER Recoil Recoil DRIVE TYPE Direct Direct 4.8"-8" Pneumatic 12 cm-20 cm Pneumatic 189cc SUBARU 189cc SUBARU 0.22 gallons 0.85 liters 4 gallons 15.1 liters 2 stage, 14 gal./min. 2 stage, 63.6 L/min. HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FORCE 21 ton 19 metric ton MAX. LOG LENGTH 24 in.
SPECIFICATIONS BOLT TORQUE The tables below are for reference purposes only and their use by anyone is entirely voluntary, unless otherwise noted. Reliance on their content for any purpose is at the sole risk of that person and any loss or damage resulting from the use of this information is the responsibility of that person. SAE - 2 BOLT DIAMETER SAE - 8 SAE - 5 A ENGLISH SAE Grade and Head Markings ENGLISH BOLT TORQUE * BOLT DIAMETER (A) SAE 2 SAE 5 SAE 8 N.m Ft-lb. N.m Ft-lb. N.
8 Section OPTIONS For complete details on options available for your machine, consult your nearest authorized ECHO Bear Cat dealer PART NUMBER 18 DESCRIPTION 75896-00 Quick Split Kit 75899-00 Throttle Down Kit 77189-00 Log Splitter Cradles Kit 77196-00 Cylinder Brace Kit 77200-00 Fenders and Tail Lights Kit 77204-00 4-way Wedge and Stripper Plate Kit 77211-00 Log Stripper Plate Kit 77380-00 Cast Wedge Kit 31957-00 Kit, Seal Log Splitter Valve LOG SPLITTER
LS21 LS27 Assembly instructions Log splitter ASSEMBLY
1. Crate with log splitter should arrive undamaged and look as shown at right. Fig. 1 Log Splitter new in crate 2. Remove plastic shrink wrap Fig 2. Plastic removal 3. Use a hammer to disassemble the side and top of shipping crate Fig.
4. Be sure not to damage machine when disassembling the crate Fig. 4 Crate removal 5. Leave log splitter on the bottom pallet of the crate for assembly purposes. Fig. 5 What delivered log splitter should look like with crating sides and top removed.
6. Remove bolt securing hitch pole to pallet. Fig. 6 Hitch pole removal 7. Remove second bolt securing hitch pole to pallet and remove the hitch pole Fig. 7 Hitch pole removal 8. Remove top bolt of plate securing machine at hitch pole installation location Fig.
9. Remove bottom bolts of the same plate. Remove plate and discard Fig. 9 Shipping plate removal 10. Place hitch pole into installation location on frame. Place 3/8 x 3" bolt into front hole location and secure using 3/8" lock nut. Fig. 10 Hitch pole installation at machine end 11. Insert copper colored hitch pin into other hole location and insert cotter pin to secure Fig.
12. Attach jack stand to the hitch pole at the 4th hole location from end of hitch pole. Secure to hitch pole with 3/8 x 3" bolt and lock nut. Insert hitch pin into the flange hole of the jack stand and secure with cotter pin. Fig. 12 Jack stand 13. Attach nylon lanyard to the hitch pin as shown at right and secure the other end to the jack stand with 1/4 x 3/4" bolt, washer and nut. Fig. 13 Jack stand hitch pin and lanyard 14.
15. Attach coupler to hitch pole at the two remaining larger holes at the end of the hitch pole. Secure using two 1/2 x 3" bolts and nylock nuts as shown in Fig. 15. Fig. 15 Coupler installed 16. Remove bolt from metal strap securing beam to pallet. Fig. 16 Steel shipping strap removal 17. Remove remaining bolt securing metal strap to pallet. Fig.
18. Lift beam and cylinder assembly into horizontal position and lock into place. It is recommended that two people be involved in this process. Fig. 18 Two people to position beam to horizontal 19. Figure 19 shows beam and cylinder assembly in horizontal locked position. Fig. 19 Beam locked in horizontal position 20. Remove large nylon strap securing cylinder end against wood block used for shipping purposes. Fig.
21. Remove wood block Fig. 21 Wood shipping block to be discarded 22. Remove metal shipping strap. Fig. 22 Steel shipping strap to be discarded 23. Remove large nylon strap securing cylinder to beam.. Fig.
24. Remove left side 5/16 x 1" bolt holding the cylinder cradle in place for shipping. Fig. 24 Cylinder cradle removal 25. Remove right side 5/16 x 1" bolt from cylinder cradle. Fig. 25 Cylinder cradle removal 26. The cylinder should now be free to be positioned into its mounting location. Fig.
27. Carefully slide cylinder until completely into the mounting location as shown in Fig 27 & 28. Fig. 27 Cylinder to be moved into mounting position Fig. 28 Cylinder to be moved into mounting position 28. Replace the cylinder cradle as shown in Fig. 29 & 30. Fig.
Fig. 24 Cylinder cradle reinstalled into mounting position 29. Secure the cylinder cradle back into position as shown in Fig 25 and secure into place using the two 5/16 x 1" bolts removed earlier along with four other 5/16 x 1" bolts from the Owner's kit. All six bolts will require washers and nuts included in the Owner's kit. Fig. 25 Cylinder cradle reinstalled into mounting position 30. Fig's 25 & 26 show the location of bolts on completed cylinder brace assembly. Fig.
31. With the assistance of another person, the log splitter can now be rolled off of the shipping pallet. Fig. 27 Remove splitter from shipping pallet Fig. 28 Remove splitter from shipping pallet 32. If storing in a confined area, the beam can now be put back into the vertical position. Fig.
33. Release the spring loaded locking pin under the beam to move into vertical position. Make sure the log splitter is either attached to towing vehicle or someone is holding the hitch against the ground. Fig. 30 Secure machine before lifting beam to vertical 34. Without holding the machine in place while positioning the beam to vertical, the machine is at risk of tipping over. Fig. 31 Secure machine before lifting beam to vertical 35.
36. Re-insert hitch pin into hole located at the pivot point of the hitch pole. Fig. 33 Hitch pole to storage position 37. Collapse jack stand by removing hitch pin and reinserting into adjacent hole. Fig. 34 Collapsible jack stand 38. Assembly is now complete. Fig.
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