Log Splitter Operator’s Manual Manuel du Utilisateur Models 917031 – 27-Ton Log Splitter (SN 017000 +) 917032 – 34-Ton Log Splitter (SN 017000 +) E10 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS 05105800 • 1/17 Printed in USA
TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Practices & Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emission Control System. . . . . . . . . . . . Required Operator Training . . . . . . . . . . Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Decals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operator Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Rules. . . .
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WARNING: This splitting machine is capable of crushing or amputating body parts. Failure to observe the safety instructions in the manuals and on decals could result in serious injury or death. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Stop engine and allow moving parts to stop before leaving operator’s position. SAFETY Read these safety rules and follow them closely.
4. Notice NOTICE: Indicates information or procedures that are considered important but not hazard related. If not followed, property damage could result. ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety decals. Replacement decal information is in the parts manual for your unit. Decals can be ordered from your dealer. See Figure 2 for safety decal locations. 5. Important IMPORTANT: Indicates general reference information worthy of special attention.
Safety Decal Descriptions 1. DANGER! Always wear eye and hearing protection. DANGER! Never place hands or any part of the body between a log and any part of the log splitter. Hold logs on sides when loading. Keep hands and feet away from cylinder, wedge, and partially split logs. Do not split logs against the grain. Split logs end to end in the direction of the grain only. Keep hands away from moving parts. Moving parts can crush or cut. 2.
OPERATOR ZONE High fluid pressures are developed in hydraulic log splitters. Pressurize hydraulic fluid escaping through a pin hole opening can puncture skin and cause severe blood poisoning. Therefore, the following instructions should be heeded at all times. (a) Do not operate the unit with frayed, kinked, cracked or damaged hoses, fittings, or tubing. (b) Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system pressure before changing or adjusting fittings, hoses, tubing, or other system components.
Always keep hands and feet clear of moving parts. When loading a ram-type log splitter, place your hands on the sides of the log not at the ends. Never place your hands or any part of your body between a log and any part of the log splitter. On ram-type log splitters, never attempt to split more than one (1) log at a time unless the ram has been full extended and a second log is needed to complete the separation of the first log.
Hydraulic fluid can result in severe burns. Fluid in hydraulic system can penetrate skin and result in serious injury or death. • Be sure to stop the engine and relieve hydraulic pressure before doing any work on hydraulic parts. • Keep body and hands away from pin holes or nozzles which expel hydraulic fluid when under pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not hands, to search for leaks.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Check Tire Pressure WARNING: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly: • Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. • Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. • Do not stand in front or over the tire assembly when inflating.
CONTROLS & FEATURES 5 1 22 2 6 19 20 15 4 14 3 16 21 18 17 Model 917031 Model 917032 13 24 9 23 9 10 8 12 13 11 23 11 7 8 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Control Lever Splitter Wedge End Plate / Grip Beam Hydraulic Cylinder Stripper Plate (2) Oil Drain Plug Oil Fill / Dipstick Fuel Tank and Cap Recoil Starter Handle Fuel Valve Choke Control Lever 7 Figure 4 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. EN - 9 12 Air Filter Front Jack Stand Hitch Coupler – 5.1 cm (2.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER Model 917032 See Figure 7. Controls engine speed. See Figure 4 for all controls and features locations. Slow Fast ENGINE SWITCH See Figure 5. The engine switch has two positions: • OFF – Engine will not start or run • ON – Engine will start and run. Model 917031 Model 917032 Figure 7 On FUEL VALVE See Figure 8. Controls fuel flow to the engine.
CONTROL LEVER Horizontal Operating Position See Figure 9. The control lever is used to move the splitting wedge in or out when operating in the horizontal position or up and down when operating in the vertical position. 3 1 Out / Down 2 Move lever in this direction to extend cylinder toward end plate. Keep pressure on lever until log is split. Lever does not lock in this position. Release as soon as log is split or cylinder is fully extended.
BEAM LOCK FRONT JACK STAND See Figure 10. Locks the beam in the horizontal operating position. See Figure 12. Front jack stand must be locked in the down position whenever the unit is in use and in the transport position when moving or towing the unit. Figure 10 Figure 12 STRIPPER PLATES See Figure 11. The stripper plates are designed to remove a log that has partially split but remains stuck on the wedge. REAR STABILIZER See Figure 13.
Operating Position BEFORE OPERATION 2 1. Check fuel level and add fuel if needed. IMPORTANT: Use fresh unleaded fuel with an octane rating of at least 87. DO NOT use E85 blended fuels; the engine is not E20 / E30 / E85 compatible. The maximum recommended ethanol content is 10%. Ariens recommends using a quality fuel stabilizer in all fuel. See Short-Term Storage on page 22. 2. Check engine oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to engine manual. 3. Check hydraulic oil level.
LOWER JACK STAND See Figure 15. 1. Remove hair pin from clevis pin and remove clevis pin from tongue bracket. 2. Rotate jack stand down until the top of the handle aligns with the lower notch in tongue bracket. 3. Insert clevis pin into tongue bracket and insert hairpin. 4 1 Figure 16 2 3. Lift beam until it rotates to vertical position. See Figure 17. 3 1. 2. 3. 4.
Horizontal Operating Position 1. Carefully rotate beam down until seated on lock bracket. 2. Turn beam lock until pin lines up with hole in lock bracket and release. 3. Ensure that beam lock pin fully engages in bracket. 4. Rotate rear stabilizer to operating position. See Figure 18. Figure 18 WARM UP UNIT When using the unit in temperatures of 20° C (68° F) or lower, the hydraulic system should be cycled before splitting logs.
See Figure 19. 4. Using only your hand, push the control lever toward the log. 5. Hold the lever in the out position until log is split. 8. Move split logs as necessary to ensure that all tripping hazards have been eliminated from the operator zone. REMOVE LOGS FROM WEDGE IMPORTANT: Splitter wedge is designed to reach full extension and stop between 25 and 50 mm (1 and 2") before contacting end plate. NOTICE: When cylinder is fully extended do not hold lever in out position. Pump damage will result.
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE CAUTION: Jack stand must be locked in the transport position before towing the unit. 5. Move front jack stand to transport position and lock in place. See Figure 20. IMPORTANT: Tow vehicles with low ball heights will require the jack stand to be stored before attaching the hitch coupler to the ball. • Ensure that logs to be split are cut as square as possible. • Split dry, cured logs. Wet or recently cut logs will be more difficult to split. • Split logs with straight grain.
HYDRAULIC OIL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Check Hydraulic System WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The Maintenance Schedule on Page 18 shows the recommended service schedule. Your Ariens dealer can provide service and adjustments to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Contact an authorized engine manufacturer’s service center for engine service.
Change Hydraulic Oil and Filter NOTICE: Change the hydraulic oil and oil filter every season or 100 hours. See Figure 22. 1. Clean area around hydraulic supply hose. 2. Place container under oil filter and hydraulic supply hose to catch oil. 3. Remove hose clamp and disconnect hose from hydraulic tank. 1 4 2 3 8. Spin new oil filter onto filter housing until it makes contact. Tighten oil filter another 1/2 turn. 9. Add hydraulic oil. 10. Check hydraulic oil level. 11. Properly dispose of waste oil.
LUBRICATE UNIT SERVICE PARTS Use the following key for all lubrication procedures. See your Ariens dealer to purchase service parts for your unit. Description Oil Drive Coupler Alignment Tool 1. Apply oil to all pivot points and pin connections. See Figure 24. Qty. Part No.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine will not start. Engine overheats. Cylinder does not extend or retract when control lever is moved. Probable Cause Correction Engine switch in off position. Move switch to on position. See Engine Switch on page 10. Fuel valve is closed. Open the fuel valve. See Fuel Valve on page 10. Fuel tank is empty. Fill fuel tank. See Before Operation on page 13. Spark plug disconnected. Connect spark plug. Faulty spark plug. Replace spark plug.
START-OF-SEASON FUEL PREPARATION STORAGE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Before opening the fuel valve for the first time after long-term storage, add fresh, stabilizertreated fuel to fuel tank and any fuel containers with remaining fuel. ACCESSORIES SHORT-TERM STORAGE IMPORTANT: NEVER wash unit with highpressure water or store outdoors. See your Ariens dealer for a complete list of compatible accessories and attachments for your unit. 1.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number Model 917031 917032 27-Ton Log Splitter 34-Ton Log Splitter Subaru EA190V – CARB Subaru SP210 – CARB 189 (11.5) 211 (12.9) Engine Engine Model Displacement – cm3 (in3) Maximum RPM – No Load. 3750 ± 150 Oil Capacity – L (Pt.) 0.6 (1.3) Fuel Tank Capacity – L (Qt.) 1.1 (1.2) Fuel Octane Rating 3.6 (3.8) Refer to Engine Manual Hydraulic System Tank Capacity – L (gal) 17 (4.
Sno-Thro®, Sno-Tek® and Chore Performing Equipment Limited Warranty Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely, Parker, and Countax ® ® brand chore performing equipment (including Sno-Thro and Sno-Tek equipment) purchased on or after 1/1/2016 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below.
Exceptions and Limitations The chart below details special exceptions to this warranty: Warranty Code Warranty Period Use 1 Year All None Commercial These components are not covered when used commercially. Maximum 2 Years All Warranty is limited to 2 years for consumer use. (1 year for warranty code "PD".) Except as noted above, these components are covered for defect, not for wear. Maximum 2 Years All Warranty is limited on idlers to 2 years for consumer use.
Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Gravely, Parker or Countax service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the warranty. • Damages resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory, or attachment which is not approved by the Ariens Company for use with product(s) identified herein are not covered by this warranty.
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