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- Page 1 Log Splitter Operator’s Manual Manuel du Utilisateur Models 917031 – 27-Ton Log Splitter (SN 017000 +) 917032 – 34-Ton Log Splitter (SN 017000 +) ENGLISH • 05105800 1/17 FRANÇAIS Printed in USA...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME ..... . 1 Start-of-Season Fuel Preparation ..22 ACCESSORIES....22 SAFETY. -
Page 3: Welcome
WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the Ariens family! Every machine in the Ariens lineup is designed for long-lasting and unsurpassed performance. We are confident your machine will be part of your family for many years to come. -
Page 4: Safety
When you see this symbol: penalties. Emission controls and components • BECOME ALERT! can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company • OBEY THE MESSAGE! dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center. Contact your... -
Page 5: Safety Decals
4. Notice ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety decals. Replacement decal information is in NOTICE: Indicates information or procedures the parts manual for your unit. Decals can be that are considered important but not hazard ordered from your dealer. related. If not followed, property damage See Figure 2 for safety decal locations. - Page 6 Safety Decal Descriptions 1. DANGER! Always wear eye and hearing protection. DANGER! Never place hands or any part of the body between a log and any part of the log splitter. Hold logs on sides when loading. Keep hands and feet away from cylinder, wedge, and partially split Keep hands away from...
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Page 7: Operator Zone
OPERATOR ZONE High fluid pressures are developed in hydraulic log splitters. Pressurize hydraulic This unit is designed to be operated by one fluid escaping through a pin hole opening person located in the operator zone. See can puncture skin and cause severe blood Figure 3. - Page 8 Always keep hands and feet clear of moving Keep fingers and hands away from cracks in parts. logs while splitting. These can quickly close and pinch or crush body parts. When loading a ram-type log splitter, place your hands on the sides of the log not at the Maintenance and Storage ends.
- Page 9 Keep children, people, and pets away. Be alert and shut off unit if anyone enters work Accessories area. Keep children under watchful care of a Use only Ariens Company-recommended responsible adult. attachments that are appropriate to your use and can be used safely in your application.
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Page 10: Assembly
ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Check Tire Pressure WARNING: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly: • Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. -
Page 11: Controls & Features
CONTROLS & FEATURES Model 917031 Model 917032 Figure 4 1. Control Lever 13. Air Filter 2. Splitter Wedge 14. Front Jack Stand 3. End Plate / Grip 15. Hitch Coupler – 5.1 cm (2.0") Ball 4. Beam 16. Safety Chains (2) 5. -
Page 12: Engine Switch
The engine switch has two positions: • OFF – Engine will not start or run • ON – Engine will start and run. Model 917032 Model 917031 Figure 7 FUEL VALVE See Figure 8. Controls fuel flow to the engine. -
Page 13: Control Lever
CONTROL LEVER Horizontal Operating Position See Figure 9. The control lever is used to move the splitting wedge in or out when operating in the horizontal position or up and down when operating in the vertical position. Out / Down Move lever in this direction to extend cylinder toward end plate. -
Page 14: Beam Lock
BEAM LOCK FRONT JACK STAND See Figure 10. See Figure 12. Locks the beam in the horizontal operating Front jack stand must be locked in the down position whenever the unit is in use and in the position. transport position when moving or towing the unit. -
Page 15: Before Operation
87. DO NOT use E85 blended fuels; the engine is not E20 / E30 / E85 compatible. The maximum recommended ethanol content is 10%. Ariens recommends using a quality fuel stabilizer in all fuel. See Short-Term Storage on page 22. -
Page 16: Lower Jack Stand
LOWER JACK STAND See Figure 15. 1. Remove hair pin from clevis pin and remove clevis pin from tongue bracket. 2. Rotate jack stand down until the top of the handle aligns with the lower notch in tongue bracket. 3. Insert clevis pin into tongue bracket and insert hairpin. -
Page 17: Warm Up Unit
Horizontal Operating Position OPERATION 1. Carefully rotate beam down until seated on lock bracket. 2. Turn beam lock until pin lines up with hole WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read in lock bracket and release. and understand the entire Safety 3. Ensure that beam lock pin fully engages section before proceeding. -
Page 18: Remove Logs From Wedge
See Figure 19. 8. Move split logs as necessary to ensure that all tripping hazards have been 4. Using only your hand, push the control eliminated from the operator zone. lever toward the log. 5. Hold the lever in the out position until log REMOVE LOGS FROM WEDGE is split. -
Page 19: For Best Performance
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE CAUTION: Jack stand must be • Ensure that logs to be split are cut as locked in the transport position square as possible. before towing the unit. • Split dry, cured logs. Wet or recently cut logs will be more difficult to split. 5. -
Page 20: Maintenance
NOTICE: ADD OIL BEFORE OPERATING! shows the recommended service schedule. Add hydraulic oil to operating level before Your Ariens dealer can provide service and use. Do not overfill. adjustments to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Contact an authorized engine To check the hydraulic oil level: manufacturer’s service center for engine... -
Page 21: Check Tire Pressure
Change Hydraulic Oil and Filter 8. Spin new oil filter onto filter housing until it makes contact. Tighten oil filter another NOTICE: Change the hydraulic oil and oil 1/2 turn. filter every season or 100 hours. 9. Add hydraulic oil. See Figure 22. -
Page 22: Lubricate Unit
LUBRICATE UNIT SERVICE PARTS Use the following key for all lubrication See your Ariens dealer to purchase service procedures. parts for your unit. Description Qty. Part No. Drive Coupler Alignment 04651900 Tool Hydraulic Oil Filter 04975800 1. Apply oil to all pivot points and pin... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Replace spark plug. Choke lever in wrong Adjust choke lever position. See Choke Control position. Lever on page 10. Faulty engine. See your Ariens Dealer. Engine Debris accumulated on Clean debris from engine and cooling fins. overheats. engine and cooling fins. -
Page 24: Storage
ACCESSORIES SHORT-TERM STORAGE IMPORTANT: NEVER wash unit with high- See your Ariens dealer for a complete list of pressure water or store outdoors. compatible accessories and attachments for 1. Allow unit to cool and clean with mild your unit. - Page 25 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 917031 917032 Model 27-Ton Log Splitter 34-Ton Log Splitter Engine Engine Model Subaru EA190V – Subaru SP210 – CARB CARB 189 (11.5) 211 (12.9) Displacement – cm Maximum RPM – No Load. 3750 ± 150 Oil Capacity – L (Pt.) 0.6 (1.3)
- Page 26 , Sno-Tek ® and Chore Performing Equipment Limited Warranty Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely, Parker, and Countax ® ® brand chore performing equipment (including Sno-Thro and Sno-Tek equipment) purchased on or after 1/1/2016 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below.
- Page 27 Register the product immediately at the time of sale. If the dealer does not register the product, the customer must complete the product registration card in the literature package and return it to Ariens Company, or register the unit online at www.ariens.com, www.gravely.com, www.countax.com or www.parkersweeper.com.
- Page 28 Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Gravely, Parker or Countax service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the warranty. • Damages resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory, or attachment which is not approved by the Ariens Company for use with product(s) identified herein are not covered by this warranty.
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