swisherinc.com OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. LS722H Model LS12534H Shown STARTING SERIAL #: L206-010001 LS728H STARTING SERIAL #: L206-010001 LS10528H STARTING SERIAL #: L206-010001 LS12534H STARTING SERIAL #: L206-010001 LS12534H12V LOG SPLITTER STARTING SERIAL #: L206-010001 IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions before operating this equipment. Rev.
LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer’s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) year from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found to be defective due to materials or workmanship.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury. Read this manual completely. This machine can amputate hands, feet, and throw objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
• NEVER operate your splitter near a flame or spark. Hydraulic oil and gasoline are flammable and can explode. • NEVER fill gas tank while the engine is hot or running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. • This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, 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).
TOWING SAFETY • Do not allow persons to ride on splitter. Do not carry any cargo or wood on your splitter. It may fall off and endanger vehicles that are following you. • Be sure support leg is in the travel position and coupling secure. This must also be retracted so not to interfere while towing. Retract support leg by removing pin, pivoting up, and replacing pin. • Never exceed 45 MPH while towing your splitter. Be extra cautious when traveling over rough terrain, especially over railroad tracks.
ASSEMBLY This log splitter has been partially assembled at the factory. Refer to the drawings and part lists should it become necessary to disassemble the unit for repair or replacement of parts. Inspect all components for damage. If you believe you have a damaged part please contact customer service immediately at 1-800-222-8183. WARNING: Exercise extreme caution, as parts are very heavy. Sufficient persons or mechanical handling equipment should be used.
COLD WEATHER START UP The Cold Weather Clutch enables the engine to be started without having to pull through cold, thickened hydraulic fluid. Simply pull the handle out into locked position. Start engine, let it warm up, and release Cold Weather Clutch. After starting, assure that the lever has reengaged. SPLITTER OPERATION 1. 2. 3. Set up the log splitter in a clear, level area and block the wheels. The suction port on the tank should always be on the lower side of the log splitter.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE WARNING: DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE. Consult the operating and maintenance instructions of the engine manufacturer for engine care. Always check the oil level of the hydraulic reservoir before operation. Operating without an adequate oil supply will cause severe damage to the pump. Change the hydraulic fluid in the reservoir after every 100 hours of operation.
SAFETY DECALS Replace decals immediately if damaged.
B A A ASSEMBLY DETAIL LS7522H, LS728H, LS10528H & LS12534B MODELS 10
SERVICE PARTS Please have Model and Serial Numbers ready when ordering parts. Color cannot be guaranteed upon service parts.
Beam Weldment 12399TC Shown BEAM DETAIL - ALL MODELS NOT ALL PARTS ARE ON ALL MODELS ITEM NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 DESCRIPTION Beam Weldment - Model LS722H, LS728H & LS10528H Beam Weldment - Model LS12534H & LS12534H12V Wedge Weldment Thick GIB Plate Thin GIB Plate (LS12534H & LS12534H12V Only) Bottom GIB Plate 1/2-13 X 2 1/2 GR5 Carriage Bolt 1/2 Lock Washer 1/2-13 Nut 1/2-13 X 3 1/2 GR5 ZP Washer Nut 1/2-13 Nyloc Jam Ram Cylinder - Model LS722H Ram Cylinder - Mo
TONGUE DETAIL ALL MODELS ITEM NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 DESCRIPTION Tongue Weldment 2" Ball Coupler Folding Support Leg Safety Chain w/Hook Bolt 3/8-16 X 4 GR5 Bolt 3/8-16 X 3 1/2 GR5 Bolt 3/8-16 X 3 GR5 Latch Pin Guide Bushing Washer Fender 3/8 Washer SAE 3/8 Nut 3/8-16 Nyloc 1/2 X 3 Bent Pin w/Hair Pin 1/2 Bent Locking Pin Compression Spring Cotter Pin 1/8 X 1 13 PART NUMBER 12353TK 7365 11494TK 7366 NB645 NB649 NB150 7840Z 10177 NB272 NB182 NB606 12345 12364 NB126
1 ENGINE DETAIL 2 MODEL LS10528H & LS12534H ITEM # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 NOTSHOWN NOTSHOWN DESCRIPTION Engine Bolt 5/16-18 X 1 1/4 Serr. Flange PART # N/A NB253 NB515 NB170 689S BB105 689L TR150W 699 NB452N 9031 7414 6FLC Bolt 5/16-18 X 1 3/4 Serr. Flange (One Per - 12 Volt Engines) Nut 5/16-18 Serr.
12 Volt Accessories 4 BATTERY 3 2 5 1 6 10 7 8 ITEM # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 NOTSHOWN 9 NOTSHOWN 10 NOTSHOWN NOTSHOWN NOTSHOWN DESCRIPTION Throttle & Key Switch Bracket Throttle Cable Throttle Knob Battery Hold Down Strap Nut 3/8-16 Nyloc Bolt 3/8-16 X 7 Solenoid Bracket Bolt 5/16-18 X 3/4 Nut 5/16-18 Serr Flange Bolt 1/4-20 Serr Flange Nut 1/4-20 Serr Flange Key Switch Wiring Harness Solenoid Assembly Nut M6-1.
Idler Pulley Pump Pulley Engine Pulley BELT ROUTING DIAGRAM (VIEWED FROM UNDERSIDE OF SPLITTER) TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine fails to start. Engine is hard to start or runs erratic. Cause 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Fuel tank not full enough or stale fuel. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct starting position. 4. Choke not in CHOKE position. 5. Engine not primed properly. 6. Fuel valve not ON or blocked fuel line. 7. Faulty spark plug. 1. Spark plug wire loose. 2. Unit running on CHOKE.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED Problem Leaking Cylinder Cause 1. Broken seals. 2. Scored cylinder. Remedy 1. See authorized service center. 2. See authorized service center. 12 Volt Units Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Battery will not charge 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Weak or dead battery. Blown fuse. Corroded battery terminals. Loose or damaged wiring. Faulty ignition switch. Faulty solenoid. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Recharge or replace battery. Replace fuse. Clean battery terminals.
SPECIFICATIONS Models LS10528H LS722H LS728H Splitting Force 22 Tons 28 Tons 28 Tons 34 Tons Engine 6.5 HP Briggs and Stratton Quantum 7 HP Briggs and Stratton INTEK 10.5 HP Briggs and Stratton I/C 12.
SWISHER HISTORY Back before electricity came to rural Missouri Max Swisher was producing lawn mowers from his mother’s chicken house. Max never liked to mow grass. He installed a gearbox on his family’s lawn mower creating a self-propelled unit. By tying one end of a rope to the mower and the other end to a tree in the center of the yard the mower circled the tree, shortening the rope and guiding the mower in concentric circles. Max enjoyed relaxing under a shade tree while his invention did all the work.
LOG SPLITTER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. LS722H LS728H LS10528H LS12534H LS12534H12V HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS: Each Log Splitter has its own serial number. Each engine has its own serial number. The serial number for the Log Splitter will be found on the right hand side of the hydraulic oil reservoir. The serial number for the engine will be found on the top of the blower fan housing. All Log Splitter parts listed herein may be ordered directly from Swisher Mower & Machine Co. Inc.