Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference. Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
Table of Contents Safety Specifications.............................................. 2 Safety ��������������������������������������������������������� 3 Setup........................................................... 7 Operationr��������������������������������������������������� 11 Maintenances���������������������������������������������� 18 Troubleshooting.......................................... 22 Warranties.................................................. 24 Parts Lists and Diagrams...........
WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Safety Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Set Up Precautions 1. Gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable, and potentially explosive. Use proper fuel storage and handling procedures. Do not store fuel or other flammable materials nearby. Safety 2. Have multiple ABC class fire extinguishers nearby. 3. Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements. 4.
Operating Precautions (continued) 25. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating this piece of equipment. Do not use while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. 26. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the equipment in unexpected situations. 27. Use this equipment with both hands only. Using equipment with only one hand can easily result in loss of control. 28. Dress properly.
Service Precautions (continued) Refueling: Safety 1. Do not smoke, or allow sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition around the equipment, especially when refuelling. 2. Do not refill the fuel tank while the engine is running or hot. 3. Do not fill fuel tank to the top. Leave a little room for the fuel to expand as needed. TO PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE AND FIRE HAZARD, do not fill fuel above the bottom of fuel strainer. Max Fuel DO NOT OVERFILL! 4. Refuel in a well-ventilated area only. 5.
Set Up Washer (8) Tow Bar (42) Lock Nut (5) Assembly 1. Use Bolt (15) and Lock Pin (16) to attach the Support Leg (14) underneath the Tow Bar (42). Secure the Bolt using Washer (8) and Lock Nut (5) and secure the Lock Pin using its clip. Lock pin (16) Support Leg (14) SAFETY Read the ENTIRE IMpORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Bolt (15) 2.
R-pin (23) Beam (21) asm. 5. Beam Assembly: SAFETY a. Place Beam (21) assembly on top of the Fluid Tank and Tow Bar. b. Line up the bracket underneath the Beam with the tube at the top of the Fluid Tank, and insert the Hinge Pin (41). Secure the Hinge Pin with the R-Pin (23). Lock Nut (4) Hose (35) Washer (3) Hinge pin (41) O-Ring (34) c. Secure the brackets at the front of the Tow Bar together using Bolts (11), Washers (3), and Lock Nuts (4). d.
High Altitude Operation Above 3000 feet NOTICE: Warranty void if necessary adjustments are not made for high altitude use. At high altitudes, the engine’s carburetor, governor (if so equipped), and any other parts that control the fuel-air ratio will need to be adjusted by a qualified mechanic to allow efficient high-altitude use and to prevent damage to the engine and any other devices used with this product. The fuel system on this engine may be influenced by operation at higher altitudes.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Operate only with proper spark arrestor installed. Safety Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.
Operation Workpiece and Work Area Set Up 1. Designate a work area that is clean and well‑lit. The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent distraction and injury. 2. There must not be objects, such as utility lines, nearby that will present a hazard while working. 3. Maximum log size for this Log Splitter is 23.6" long and 8" in diameter. Attempting to cut logs that exceed those measurements is dangerous and may damage the Log Splitter. 4.
Engine and Equipment Pre-Start Checks (continued) Checking and Filling Hydraulic Fluid Safety NOTICE: Your Warranty is VOID if the Log Splitter’s hydraulic fluid tank is not properly filled with fluid before each use. BEFORE FIRST USE, FLUID TANK MUST BE FILLED WITH HYDRAULIC FLUID (NOT INCLUDED). Before each use thereafter, check the hydraulic fluid level of the Log Splitter when fluid is cold. Operating without sufficient fluid in the reservoir can badly damage the pump. 1. Fluid Tank comes empty.
3. Slide the Throttle or Speed Control Lever to 1/3 away from the SLOW position (the “turtle”). Safety 2 2. Open the Fuel Valve. O 4. Turn the Engine Switch on. 5. Grip the Starter Handle of the Engine loosely and pull it slowly several times to allow the gasoline to flow into the Engine’s carburetor. Then pull the Starter Handle gently until resistance is felt. Allow Cable to retract fully and then pull it quickly. Repeat until the engine starts.
Starting the Engine (continued) Break-in Period: a. Breaking-in the engine will help to ensure proper equipment and engine operation. b. The operational break-in period will last about 3 hours of use. During this period: Safety • Do not apply a heavy load to the equipment. • Do not operate the engine at its maximum speed. c. The maintenance break-in period will last about 20 hours of use. • Change the engine oil after this period.
Stopping the Engine OFF I Safety 1. To stop the engine in an emergency, turn the Engine Switch off. O 2. Under normal conditions, use the following procedure: a. Slide the Throttle or Speed Control Lever to SLOW (the “turtle”). Setup b. Turn the Engine Switch off. c. Close the Fuel Valve. d. Stay clear of Cutting Wedge while moving Control Handle back and forth to relieve hydraulic pressure. NOTICE Maintenance Operation See Long-Term Storage on page 21 for complete storage instructions.
Towing Safety DO NOT TRANSPORT THE LOG SPLITTER ON PUBLIC ROADS. The Log Splitter is not certified by the Department of Transportation for use on public roads. WARNING! The Support Leg must always be secured in the horizontal position for towing and returned to the down position before use. 1. Check tire condition and air pressure. 5. Make sure the hitch (not included) is compatible with the Hitch Coupler. The Coupler will accept a 2 inch hitch ball. 2.
Tire Care (continued) 1. Locate the recommended tire pressure on the vehicle’s tire information placard, certification label, or in the owner’s manual. This Log Splitter has 60 PSI recommended cold tire inflation pressure. 4. If the tire pressure is too low, note the difference between the measured tire pressure and the correct tire pressure. These “missing” pounds of pressure are what you will need to add. 2. Measure and record the tire pressure of all tires. 5.
Maintenance WARNING Safety TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING: Turn the Power Switch of the equipment to its “OFF” position, wait for the engine to cool, disconnect the spark plug cap, and move the Control Handle forward and back to relieve hydraulic system pressure before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM EQUIPMENT FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment.
Change the hydraulic fluid in the Log Splitter after every 100 hours of use. 1. Allow hydraulic fluid to cool completely before changing. Place an appropriate three gallon or greater capacity container under the Fluid Tank. 2. Remove the Fluid Drain Plug and drain the fluid reservoir. Dispose of the old hydraulic fluid in accordance with local regulations. 3. Replace the Fluid Drain Plug, remove the Fluid Fill Plug and fill the Fluid Tank with 2.25 gallons (8.
Maintenance (continued) Engine Oil Change CAUTION! Oil is very hot during operation and can cause burns. Wait for engine to cool before changing oil. Safety 1. Make sure the engine is stopped and is level. 2. Close the Fuel Valve. 7. Add the appropriate type of oil until the oil level is at the full level. SAE 10W‑30 oil is recommended for general use. The SAE Viscosity Grade chart shows other viscosities to use in different average temperatures. 3.
Tires 2. Underinflation reduces the load-carrying capacity of your tow vehicle or trailer, may cause sway and control problems, and may result in overheating, causing blowouts or other tire failure. Long-Term Storage When the equipment is to remain idle for longer than 20 days, prepare the Engine for storage as follows: c. Replace spark plug, but leave spark plug cap disconnected. 1. CLEANING: Wait for Engine to cool, then clean Engine with dry cloth. NOTICE: Do not clean using water.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Engine will not start FUEL RELATED: Safety Setup Operation Maintenance Engine misfires Page 22 Probable Solutions FUEL RELATED: 1. No fuel in tank or fuel valve closed. 1. Fill fuel tank and open fuel valve. 2. Choke not in CHOKE position, cold engine. 2. Move Choke to CHOKE position. 3. Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol used. (E15, E20, E85, etc.) 3. Clean out ethanol rich gasoline from fuel system. Replace components damaged by ethanol.
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh 87+ octane unleaded gasoline. Do not use gasoline with more than 10% ethanol (E15, E20, E85, etc.). 2. Low oil shutdown. 2. Fill engine oil to proper level. Check engine oil before EVERY use. 3. Defective fuel tank cap creating vacuum, preventing proper fuel flow. 3. Test/replace fuel tank cap. 4. Faulty magneto. 4. Have qualified technician service magneto. 5. Disconnected or improperly connected spark plug cap. 5. Secure spark plug cap.
Warranties Safety Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.
HFT warrants to a first retail purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failure of warranted parts for a period of two (2) years after the date of delivery to the first retail purchaser. 2. No Charge Repair or Replacement Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner if the work is performed through a warranty station authorized by HFT.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY Safety THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT.
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Parts Lists and Diagrams Main Parts List Safety Part 1 Setup Operation 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Description 2" Hitch Coupler Bolt M12 x 80 Flat Washer Ø12 Lock Nut M12 Lock Nut M10 Big Flat Washer Ø12 Hook Chain Flat Washer Ø10 Front Tow Bar Bolt M12 x 90 Bolt M12 x 35 Big Flat Washer Ø10 Composite Washer Support Leg Bolt M10 x 75 Lock Pin Fluid Connector Engine Flat Key Inner Hex Screw M8 x 165 Cylinder Guide Bushing Beam Exte
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Engine Parts List Part Safety Setup Operation Maintenance 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 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 Page 30 Description Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Subassembly, Cylinder Head Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Tube, Breather Bolt Stud Stud Stud Pin Bolt, Cylinder Head Plug, Spark Head Subassembly, Cylinder Crankcase Subassembly Sensor, Engine Oil Gear Assy, Governor Arm, Governor Bolt, Drain Plug Washer Beari
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