Operator's Manual Original Operating Instructions Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitter W1265 Series Includes Models: W1265V: 4-cycle 196cc Viper W1265CV: 4-Cycle 212cc Viper 50-State W1265B: 4-Cycle 205cc Briggs and Stratton W1265VCE: 4-Cycle 196cc Viper (European) W1265BCE: 4-Cycle Briggs and Stratton (European) Get parts online at www.getearthquake.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your investment in quality. Thank you for purchasing a log splitter from Earthquake. We have worked to ensure that the log splitter meets the highest standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your splitter will provide many years of service. Please read this entire manual before installation and use.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters Warnings and Safety Precautions Operator’s RESPONSIBILITY Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the machine is the operator’s responsibility. • Read and follow all safety instructions. • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the machine according to directions and schedule included in this Earthquake operator’s manual.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters General Safety Rules • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s). Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. Use this equipment for its intended purpose only. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments or accessories.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters • Never attempt to load your log splitter when the cylinder wedge is in motion. • Only use your hand to operate the control lever. Never use your foot or a rope or any other extension device. • Always keep fingers away from any cracks that open in the log during splitting operation. • Never move the log splitter while the engine is running. • Never leave your log splitter unattended with the engine running.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters Engine Safety Precautions Warning Warning Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide may be present even if you do not smell or see any engine exhaust. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death, in addition to drowsiness, dizziness and confusion. Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters • • • • If engine is equipped with a gas cap vent screw, screw down gas cap vent screw tightly during storage. Never pour fuel from engine fuel tank. Never siphon fuel by mouth to drain fuel tank. Always have an adult fill the fuel tank and never allow children to fill the engine. Never allow an adult or anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol to fill engine.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters SAFETY DECALS This log splitter has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effectively.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters HYDRAULICS Hydraulic Fluid Handling INSTRUCTIONS Health Hazards/Precautionary Measures: • Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical Hazards/precautionary Measures: • Keep away from all sources of ignition.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters Hydraulic Flow Diagram 10 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters Hydraulic System Port Identification W1265VCE and W1265BCE Log Splitters W1265V0700ACE - Direction Control Valve (Front Valve) 1A Connects via elbow fitting and return hose to T-fitting that is attached to port 1B which in turn connects to the return port 2T on the tank. 2A Connects via high pressure hose to port 3B. 3A Connects via rigid hydraulic pipe to front of hydraulic cylinder port 1C.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters Assembly Tools needed - one 16mm combination wrench, one 17mm combination wrench, two 13mm wrenches, one flat screwdriver, one pair of pliers, one 10” adjustable wrench, one snap ring tool, one pipe wrench and one rubber mallet. NOTE: Each log splitter was partially assembled at the factory. Refer to the parts diagram for detailed assembly. 1. Remove locking pin from outer telescopic tongue axle assembly.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters 3. Mount axle assembly to the telescopic tongue. Assemble using (4) bolts - 76mm in length and locknuts. Tighten with 16mm and 17mm wrenches. SEE FIGURE 3. Note: Make sure bolt is installed through spacer on outside bolt. There is only one spacer per unit. SEE FIGURE 4. Figure 3 spacer Figure 4 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters 4. Mount ram/beam assembly onto uprights using 82mm bolts. Tighten, but do not over tighten the lock nut as the ram/beam assembly will use the bolt as a hinge. Note: Holes in rear upright are elongated to assist in lining up the upright holes during assembly. Tighten these fasteners securely. SEE FIGURE 5. 5. Place wheel onto axle, valve stem out. Place washer onto axle and secure with snap ring. Repeat for the other axle. SEE FIGURE 6. 6.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters (European Version) Slide ram assembly, including flow valve mount support, to rear bracket and attach with (4) 20mm bolts, lock nuts, and (2) retainer plates. SEE FIGURE 9. 8. (U.S. Version) Install hydraulic valve control lever. Secure with pin and cotter key. SEE FIGURE 10. (European Version) Install both hydraulic valve control levers. Secure with pin and cotter key. SEE FIGURE 10. 9. (U.S.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters 2A 1A 2B 4A 1B 2C 2T 1T 1P 2P Figure 12 2A 2B 2C 3A 1C 4A 3B 2T 1T 1P Figure 13 16 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters supply hose high pressure line Figure 14 Figure 15 log cradle mounting points Figure 17 Figure 16 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters Alternate Assembly* Your log splitter can be assembled without the telescopic tongue assembly for even greater portability depending on your specific needs. Follow the alternate instructions to assemble your splitter in this manner. *Alternate assembly will not work in conjunction with optional log cradle. 1. Remove fasteners holding engine from base plate and remove engine. Set aside fasteners for later use. 2.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters return line high pressure line Figure 20 Figure 22 Figure 21 Figure 23 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters OPERATION Warning Hydraulic Filling Instructions: 1. Open the air bleeder valve by turning counter clockwise approximately four turns. Failure to open vent will cause “air locking”, making filling of the hydraulic tank reservoir difficult. SEE FIGURE 24. 2. Remove filler cap. SEE FIGURE 24. 3. Using a funnel in the fill spout pour 3 quarts of SAE10 hydraulic oil.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters 5. Move control lever forward to extend the hydraulic cylinder all the way. (It is normal for the cylinder to not move smoothly as it purges the air from the system.) SEE FIGURE 25. For European models with two valves, while holding the (rear) Flow Control valve lever in the rearward position with one hand, use the other hand to move the (front) Direction Control valve lever forward to extend the hydraulic cylinder all the way. SEE FIGURE 26.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters 1. The hydraulic reservoir should be filled with an SAE 10 hydraulic oil. If hydraulic oil is difficult to obtain, automatic transmission fluid can be substituted. Use only clean oil and take care to prevent dirt from entering the hydraulic reservoir. Do not mix hydraulic oil and transmission fluid. ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS: Important The engine and hydraulic reservoir are shipped without oil.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters TOWING: 1. The W1265V is designed for OFF ROAD USE ONLY. It is designed to be pulled behind a lawn tractor, garden tractor or ATV only. Do not exceed 15 mph when towing the W1265V log splitter. 2. The log splitter is equipped with a telescopic tongue which is designed to extend to accommodate ATV racks, extensions, or anything currently protruding from back of an ATV. DO NOT over extend the telescopic tongue as personal injury may result.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters Ball Hitch Conversion Kit Assembly Instructions (SEE FIGURE 31) Important 1. Remove the pin style hitch assembly that came mounted to the tongue of your log splitter. 2. Slide Adapter Tube onto the log splitter tongue until both holes in the Adapter Tube align with the two matching holes in the tongue. (See illustration on parts explosion, page 30). 3.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters Operating the Splitter (European Models): 1. Set up the log splitter on a clear, level area and block the wheels. 2. Place a log on the beam against the wedge. Make sure that the log is placed securely on the wedge and against the beam. 3.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters MAINTENANCE and STORAGE Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and troublefree operation. It will also help reduce air pollution. To help you properly care for your engine, this manual includes maintenance tips, routine inspection procedures, and simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters TROUBLESHOOTING (engine) Problem Possible cause Remedy/Action Engine will not start 1. Power switch off 1. Flip switch to on position 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug 3. Out of fuel 3. Refuel 4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly gapped 4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug 5. Throttle control not held open 5. Hold throttle control open when pulling recoil handle 6.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters Parts Breakdown W1265V, W1265B, W1265CV PARTS DIAGRAM 30 25 37 25b 37 34 41 36 24 44 31 11 13 45 37 13 6 10 42 14 23 61 15 42 9 38 46 35 35 32 60 40 40 38 43 4 60 2 1 43 60 28 29 27 62 40 39 7 26 49 35 46 63 57 1 60 33 2 1 8 60 60 42 60 42 60 42 28 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters W1265V, W1265B, W1265CV PARTS DIAGRAM (CONT.) 54 53 20 17 59 5 47 18 58 50 3 47 47 12 52 45 55 56 52 22 45 47 45 5 5 47 18 51 45 16 51 45 59 45 45 19 48 59 58 21 3 50 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters W1265V, W1265B, W1265CV PARTS LISTING KEY # 1 2 3 4 4 PART # 504 810 4159 31320 31338 4 31350** 4 60501* 4 60501CE 5 HAIR5 6 W1265V0100 7 W1265V0110 8 W1265V0205 9 W1265V0209 10 W1265V0210A 11 400024 WASHER FLAT M8 X 16 X 1.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters W1265V BALL HITCH CONVERSION KIT 44 22 55 11 66 33 + W1265V BALL HITCH CONVERSION KIT (W1265V1102) PARTS LISTING KEY # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Part # 4386 W1265V0902 W1265V0903 W1265V1101 WF38 719 DESCRIPTION 2" BALL HITCH COUPLER BOLT, M10 X 70 NUT, M10 ADAPTER TUBE FLAT WASHER SPRING LOCK WASHER QTY 1 2 2 1 2 2 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters W1265VCE, W1265BCE PARTS DIAGRAM 32 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters W1265VCE, W1265BCE PARTS LISTING KEY # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 PART # 2109 3316 400021 W1265V0221CE W1265v0700ace W1265V0700bce W1265V0805CE W1265V0806 W1265V0806CE W1265V0807BCE W1265V0807CCE W1265V0810 W1265V0811 W1265V0812 W1265V0813 W1265V0814 W1265V0900 W1265V0903 W1265V0904 W1265V0913 W1265V1001CE W1265V1002CE W1265V100201CE W1265V2101* W1265V0812CE DESCRIPTION Bolt M10 x 90 HHCS Zinc Grade 8.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters dP0959 ce dECLARATION 34 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
Operator's Manual Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters Trail warrior QUICK SPLIT 12 Ton LOG SPLITTER 1-YEAR Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions Ardisam, Inc., a manufacturing company, warrants this Earthquake® trail warrior QUICK SPLIT 12 TON log splitter to be free from defects in the material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
Earthquake®, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 8th Avenue, P , O Box 666 Cumberland, WI 54829 800-345-6007 | Fax 715-822-2223 E-mail: info@ardisam.com All weights, specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. Items used for props not included. Some assembly may be required. Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
