VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL LOG SPLITTERS MODEL NO. LS401221 22 TON MODEL NO. LS401216 25 TON Owner’s Manual ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODEL NO. LS401213 28 TON MODEL NO. LS401224 34 TON 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.
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: DL51-1-57 LOCATION: TOP, FORWARD SECTION OF HYDRAULIC CYLINDER PART NUMBER: DL51-1-86 LOCATION: CLEVIS END OF BEAM NEAR TILT LOCKING PIN 28 TON AND 34 TON MODELS ONLY PART NUMBER: DL51-1-32 LOCATION: TOP OF HYDRAULIC CYLINDER Page 2 PART NUMBER: DL52-2-14 LOCATION: TOP, FRONT END OF TONGUE
GENERAL SAFETY Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death. EVER NEVER allow children or 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. If a helper is assisting in loading logs, NEVER actuate the control until the helper is clear of the work area.
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 second log. NEVER allow one person to operate the valve while another is positioning the log.
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 hose and 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 forestcovered, 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 EMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The following instructions pertain to four SpeeCo log splitters, the 22 ton (LS401221), 25 ton (LS401216), 28 ton (LS401213) and the 34 ton (LS401224). The four models share most of the component parts. Any differences are noted in the parts list and assembly instructions. NOTE: This log splitter was partially assembled at the factory. Refer to the drawing and parts list should it become necessary to disassemble the unit for repair or replacement of parts.
STEP 2: The hydraulic reservoir should be filled with an SAE 20 hydraulic oil. If hydraulic oil is difficult to obtain, automatic transmission fluid can be substituted and should be used instead of hydraulic oil when temperatures are below 32 degrees F. Use only clean oil and take care to prevent dirt from entering the hydraulic reservoir. CAUTION: WHEN TIGHTENING THE BREATHER CAP ON THE TANK, POINT THE HOLE AWAY FROM THE ENGINE AND THE OPERATOR ZONE.
STEP 3: 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 setting to develop the horsepower required for the pump. STEP 4: TOWING The log splitter is equipped with pneumatic tires, a Class I coupler (2 in. diameter ball required) and safety chains. Before towing, the safety chains must be secured to the hitch or bumper of the vehicle.
PARTS BREAKDOWN FOR LS401221, LS401216, LS401213 AND LS401224 LOG SPLITTERS R E FE R E N C E NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 Page 10 PART NO.
R E FE R E N C E NO. 34 35 36 37 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 PART NO.
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SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NO. LS401221 MODEL NO. LS401216 MODEL NO. LS401213 MODEL NO. LS401224 22 To ns 25 To ns 28 To ns 34 To ns ENGINE 6.5 H.P. Brig g s & Stratto n 10.5 H.P. Brig g s & Stratto n Ind ustrial/Co mme rcial 10.5 H.P. Brig g s & Stratto n Ind ustrial/Co mme rcial 10.5 H.P.