22-Ton, 27-Ton and 28-Ton Vertical/Horizontal Log Splitters MODEL #’s 100171 (22-Ton), 100408 (27-Ton), 100342 (28-Ton) Operation Manual ! 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.
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information ......................................................4 Intended Use ...............................................................................4 Personal Protective Equipment ...................................................4 Safety Decals ...............................................................................5 General Safety .............................................................................6 Preparation of the Log ....................
Important Safety Information ! WARNING WARNING: Read and understand the complete Operation Manual before assembling or using this product! Failure to comprehend and comply with warnings, cautions and instructions for assembly and operation could result in serious injury or death. Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time. Do not permit others that have not read and understood the complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment. Operation of power equipment can be dangerous.
Important Safety Information SAFETY DECALS Make sure all safety warning decals are attached and in readable condition. Replace missing or defaced decals. Contact Dirty Hand Tools at 1-877-487-8275 for replacement decals.
Important Safety Information ! DANGER GENERAL SAFETY Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation instructions in the Operation Manual may result in serious injury or death. Read the Operation Manual before operation. • Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time. Do not permit others that have not read and understood the complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.
Important Safety Information OPERATION OF THE LOG SPLITTER Operate the log splitter from within the operation zone as shown in the diagrams below. The operator has the safest and most efficient access to the control valve and the beam in these locations. ! DANGER Failure to operate the log splitter in this position can result in serious injury or death. ! DANGER •M ake sure the operator knows how to stop and disengage the controls before operating.
Important Safety Information REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE ! WARNING • Do not operate the log splitter when it is in poor mechanical condition or in need of repair. Frequently check that all nuts, bolts, screws, hydraulic fittings and hose clamps are tight. • Do not alter the log splitter in any manner. Any alteration will void the warranty and could cause the log splitter to be unsafe to operate. Perform all recommended maintenance procedures before using the log splitter.
Important Safety Information FIRE PREVENTION ! CAUTION •D o not operate the log splitter near an open flame or spark. Hydraulic oil and gasoline are flammable and can explode. •D o not fill the gas tank while the engine is hot or running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. •D o not smoke while operating or refueling the log splitter. Gas fumes can easily explode. • Refuel the log splitter in a clear area with no gas fumes or spilled gas. Use an approved fuel container.
Important Safety Information ! CAUTION TOWING SAFETY • Check all local and state regulations regarding towing, licensing, and lights before towing your log splitter. • Check before towing to make sure that the log splitter is correctly and securely attached to the towing vehicle and that the safety chains are secured to the hitch or bumper of the vehicle with enough slack to allow turning. Always use a Class I, 2” ball with this log splitter. • Do not carry any cargo or wood on the log splitter.
1. Assembly Overview List of tools needed for assembly: • Hammer • Needle nose pliers • Box cutters • #2 Phillips screw driver • 6mm hex key wrench • 8mm driver • 13mm wrench or socket wrench • 17mm wrench or socket wrench • 19mm wrench or socket wrench • 22mm and 24mm wrenches or cresent wrench • 28mm socket wrench Item # Part # 1 100104 100391 3 100025 100471 100379 2 4 5 6 7 100065 100062 100150 100087 100173 Description Tank & Engine Assembly Tank & Engine Assembly (28-Ton) Qty.
2. Unpacking the Container Step 1: Remove top and sides of crate Use a #2 phillips head and 8mm driver to remove hardware from the plywood shipping crate (shown above). Due to the use of wood staples, it may be necessary to use a hammer and/or a crow bar to fully remove the packaging top and sides. Step 2: Remove the log catcher box, wheels and hardware box from the crate. Then remove the Tongue & Stand Assembly from the crate.
2. Unpacking the Container (continued) Step 3: Remove restraining bolts (tee nut bolts) from the beam. Use a 13mm wrench or socket to remove the two hex bolts that are securing the beam to the crate bottom (as shown below). Please note that the two hex bolts are located diagonally opposed to each other.
2. Unpacking the Container (continued) Step 4: Use a 13mm wrench or socket to remove the single hex bolt that is securing the tank assembly to the crate bottom (as shown below).
2. Unpacking the Container (continued) For 28 Ton: Use a 13mm wrench or socket to remove the two hex bolts that secure the Kohler engine to the crate bottom (as shown below). Step 5: Remove Tank & Engine Assembly from crate, then remove the Beam & Cylinder Assembly. Lift Beam & Cylinder Assembly to its vertical position standing on the footplate.
3. Tank and Wheel Assembly For 28 Ton: Installing the engine: 1. Remove Engine Bolts 5 from tank. 2. Place Engine 2 on tank. 3. Secure Engine on Tank 1 with Hex Bolt, M8 x 45mm, G8.8 5, Flat Washer, M8 6 and Hex Nut, Nylock, M8 x 1.25, G8.8 7. 4. Attach Suction Line Tube 3 to Pump. 5. Fasten the Suction Line Tube to the Pump Assembly with Hose Clamp 4. Item # Part # 1 Tank Assembly, No Engine, 28-Ton Qty. 1 2 100392 Kohler Engine, 17.5 GPM Pump 1 4 100138 Hose Clamp, 15/16 in. to 1-1/4 in.
3. Tank and Wheel Assembly Installing the wheels: 1. Remove disposable spindle covers and wheel bearing covers. 2. Slide Wheel/Tire Assembly 2 on to the spindle with valve stem of tire facing outwards. 3. Install the Flat Washer, 3/4 in. 3 onto the spindle. 4. Thread the slotted Castle Nut, ¾ in. 4 onto the spindle. The slotted nut should be driven down with a 28mm socket only tightly enough to eliminate the free-play of the wheel assembly and not tighter. Make sure that the wheels can freely rotate.
4. Tank & Tongue Assembly 1. Attach the Tongue & Stand Assembly 1 to the Tank & Cylinder Assembly 2 with Hex Bolt, M12 x 1.75 x 1.10mm 3; Flat Washer, M12 4; Lock Washer, M12 5; and Hex Nut, M12 x 1.75 6 in two places. Tighten securely using 19mm socket wrenches. Item # Part # Description 2 Tongue & Stand Assembly Tongue & Stand Assembly (28-Ton) 1 100104 100391 3 100200 4 5 6 18 100065 100379 100181 100023 100022 Tank & Engine Assembly Tank & Engine Assembly (28-Ton) Hex Bolt M12 x 1.
5. Beam Bracket Assembly 1. Attach the Beam Lock Bracket 2 to the Beam & Cylinder Assembly 1 with Hex Bolt, M12 x 1.75 x 35mm 4; Flat Washer, M12 5; Lock Washer, M12 6; and Hex Nut, M12 x 1.75 7 in two places. Tighten securely using 19mm socket wrenches. 2. Attach the Pivot Bracket 3 to the Beam & Cylinder Assembly 1 using the four bottom holes with Hex Bolt, M12 x 1.75 x 35mm 4; Flat Washer, M12 5; Lock Washer, M12 6; and Hex Nut, M12 x 1.75 7 in four places. Tighten securely using 19mm socket wrenches.
6. Beam & Tank Assembly 1. Rotate the Jack Stand attached to the side of the Tongue Assembly downwards into position by releasing the pin and then securing the release pin. 2. Remove the Retaining Clip, 1/8 in. 2 and Hitch Pin, 5/8 in. x 6-1/4 in. 1 from the assembled unit (as shown below). 3. Slowly back the assembled unit up to the Beam & Cylinder Assembly. Align the Tongue Bracket of the assembled unit to the Pivot Bracket of the Beam Assembly. 4.
7. Hydraulic Line Connection 1. Apply teflon tape or pipe sealant on to the hose fitting threads. Install the ends of the two Hydraulic Hoses 1 and 2 to the Valve (as shown in detail drawing). Securely tighten the fitting connections using 22mm and 24mm wrenches. Item # Part # 1 2 100136 100137 Description Hydraulic Hose, 1/2 in. x 56 in. Hydraulic Hose, 1/2 in. x 38 in. Qty.
8. Log Catcher Installation 1. Rotate Beam & Cylinder Assembly down from upright position and lock in place with the release pin. 2. Install the Log Catcher Assembly 1 with Hex Bolts, M10 x 1.5 x 30mm 2; Flat Washer, M10 3; Lock Washer, M10 4; Hex Nut, M10 x 1.5 5; and Button Screw, M10 x 1.5 x 30mm 6; in 2 places. Tighten hex nuts securely with a 17mm socket wrench and tighten button screws with 6mm hex key wrench.
Operating Instructions ! DANGER WARNING: Read and understand the complete Operation Manual before assembling or using this product! Failure to comprehend and comply with warnings, cautions and instructions for assembly and operation could result in serious injury or death. Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time. Do not permit others that have not read and understood the complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment. Operation of power equipment can be dangerous.
Operating Instructions Step 2: After the hydraulic reservoir and the engine crankcase are filled with oil, start the engine. The hydraulic pump is self-priming. With the engine running, move the hydraulic valve lever toward the foot plate. This will cause the cylinder to extend and expel air. When the cylinder is fully extended, retract it. Repeat this procedure several times. An erratic movement of the cylinder indicates that there is still air in the system. Add about 1.0 to 1.
Operating Instructions ! CAUTION CAUTION: Turn Fuel Shut Off Valve to the “Off ” position before towing to avoid flooding the engine. NOTE: The engine‘s maximum speed is factory preset at 3600 RPM as the no load speed. The throttle should be set at the maximum speed for wood splitting to reach the horsepower required for the pump. ! WARNING WARNING: Review safety information related to operation of the log splitter on pages 3-6 of this manual.
Operating Instructions NOTE: For operation in wooded areas, obtain a spark arrestor for the exhaust system. See the engine operating and maintenance manual and check with your authorized service center. See also Fire Prevention on page 5 of this manual. IMPORTANT: To extend the life of the hydraulic cylinder avoid bottoming out the wedge plate to the foot piece. To conform with industry safety recommendations the wedge stops 1/2 inches from the end of the stroke.
Tank & Engine Assembly Item # Part # Description 2 100121 100390 Engine, Kohler SH265 Engine, Kohler CH395 (28-Ton) 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 100103 100129 100130 100128 100105 100111 100112 100117 100118 100116 100448 100138 100135 100137 100136 100131 100132 100110 Tank with Decals Hex Bolt, M8 x 1.25 x 45MM, G8.8 Flat Washer, M8 Hex Nut, Nylock, M8 x 1.25, G8.8 Suction Filter Fitting, 3/4 NPT to 1 in.
Pump & Engine Assembly Item # Part # Description 2 Bar, Key Stock, SQ 3/16 in. x 1-1/2 in. 1 Bar, Key Stock, SQ 1/4 in. x 2 in. (28-Ton) 1 1 100121 100390 3 100127 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 28 100159 100483 100486 100126 100128 100158 100479 100397 100016 100393 100124 100398 100482 Engine, Kohler SH265 Engine, Kohler CH395 (28-Ton) Qty. 1 1 Lock Washer, M8 4 Hex Bolt, M8 x 1.25 x 30mm, G8.8 4 Hex Bolt, 5/16 in.-24 x 1.25 in., Z5 Hex Nut, Nylock, M8 x 1.25, G8.
Beam Assembly Item # Part # Description Qty. 1 100018 Beam 3 100035 Wedge 1 5 100034 Valve, Adjustable Detent, 3400 PSI 1 2 100026 100217 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 100030 100029 100028 100033 100041 100021 100181 100023 100022 100043 100042 100205 100206 1 Cylinder Assembly, 4 in., F 1/2 NPT 1 Cylinder Assembly, 4-1/2 in., F 1/2 NPT 1 (27-Ton/28-Ton) Nipple, 1/2 NPT, 1/2 NPT Elbow, 1/2 NPT, 1/2 Flare Tube Tube, 1/2 OD, Flared, 3/4-16 in. Nuts Clevis Pin Assembly, 1 in.
Tongue Assembly Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 30 Part # 100050 100061 100123 100080 100378 100084 100085 100445 100070 100069 100066 100161 100068 100067 100077 100047 Description Qty. Tongue (22/27-Ton) 1 Ball Coupler Assembly, 2 in. 1 Jaw Coupler (28-Ton), 1 in. bore 1 Tongue Stand 1 Tongue Stand with Jack (28-Ton) 1 Manual Canister 1 Hex Bolt, M6 x 1.0 x 20mm, G8.8 3 Fender Washer, M6 3 SHIM, OD 75mm, ID 64mm x 1mm 1 Retaining Ring, External, 63mm Shaft 1 Hex Bolt, M10 x 1.
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Warranty & Specifications 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. Warranty Repair and Service Do not return this product to the store for warranty issues or repair. Call our customer service department at 720-287-5182, 1-877-487-8275, or visit www.dirtyhandtools.
