
EMBLYINSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: ThefollowinginstructionspertaintofourSpeeCologsplitters,the22ton(LS401221), 25ton(LS401216),28ton(LS401213)
andthe34ton(LS401224).Thefourmodelssharemostofthecomponentparts.Anydifferencesarenotedinthepartslistandassembly
instructions.
NOTE: Thislogsplitterwaspartiallyassembledatthefactory.Refertothedrawingandpartslistshoulditbecomenecessarytodisassemblethe
unitforrepairorreplacementofparts.
STEP 1: Remove all the components from the crate. Inspect each piece for shipping damage. If any part is damaged, contact your dealer or
delivering carrier.
STEP 2: Attach the tongue (3) to the tank/axle (2) as shown in the diagram using the two 1/2 in. NC x 4-1/2 in. hex cap screws (48), 1/2 in.
lockwashers(47)and1/2in.NChexnuts(46)fromthehardwarekit.Tighten.Makesurethegroundstand(24)isintheverticalposition.
NOTE:Flatwashersareincludedinthehardwarekitshoulditbenecessarytousethemasspacers.Thiswilleliminateplaybetweenthe
tongueandthetank/tonguemountingplate.
STEP 3:
STEP 4: Standthebeam(1)uponend.NOTE:Atleasttwopeoplearerequiredtoraisethebeamforthe28tonand34tonmodelstoinsure
safety and prevent injury. Make sure that the beam is stable. Remove the pivot pin (52) and the clip pin (53) from the tank/axle (2). Roll
the axle/tongue assembly into position between the two tabs on the beam (1). Slide the pivot pin (52) through the holes and lock in place
with the clip pin (53).
STEP 5: Connecttheendofthe1/2in.I.D.x44in.(28&34tonmodels)or1/2in.I.D.x42in.(22&25tonmodels)hydraulichose(21)coming
fromthefitting(20)onthepump(9)tothefitting(75)onthevalve(5).
STEP 6: Slideonehoseclamp(50)ontheendofthe3/4in.I.D.x37in.(28tonand 34tonmodels)or3/4in.I.D.x32-1/2in.
(22 & 25 ton models) hydraulic hose (49) that comes from the fitting on the tank/axle (2). Then connect the hose to the fitting (69) on the
valve(5).Tightenthehoseclamp.
STEP 7: Iftheoptionalfenderkit(standardonthe34tonmodel)waspurchased,attachthefenders(44)tothetank/axle(2)usingthe1/4in.NC
x3/4in.hexcapscrews(43),1/4in.flatwashers(42),1/4in.lockwashers(41)and1/4in.hexnuts(40).Tighten.
IMPORTANT: Theengineandhydraulictankareshippedwithoutoil.Seetheengineoperatingandmaintenanceinstructionsmanualpackedwith
yourlogsplitterforthe typeofcrankcaseoil,fuel,etc.Theenginemanufacturerrecommendslead-freegasolineonly.
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ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS
Removetherubbercoveringfromthetwospindlesonthetank/axle(2).Thewheelbearingcups,bearingcones,greasesealsand
hubcapsarealreadyassembled.Bearingconeshavebeengreasedatthefactory.Removetheblue,plasticprotectivecoveringfrom
thewheelhubs.Mountthewheels(54)tothespindlesonthetank/axle(2)usingthe3/4in.lightflatwasher(59)and3/4in.slottednut(60)
fromthehardwarekit.Therearetwotypesoflightflatwashers(59).Usetheonesthatbestallowthewheeltorotatefreelyafterthe3/4in.
slottednut(60)istighteneddownandbearingplayisremoved. Installthecotterpin(61)andthehubcap(62)fromthehardwarekit.
Repeatstep4fortheotherwheel.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before 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 it
isassembled or usedimproperly.Do notoperatethis log splitterifyou havedoubtsor questions concerning
safeoperation.Callourcustomer servicedepartment at1-800-525-8322toaddressthese concerns.
Si no entiende ingles, se prefiere que busque alguien que interprete las instrucciones para usted.
CAUTION: DO NOT START OR RUN THE ENGINE WITHOUT OIL INTHE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIRAND ENGINE.