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OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. LS722X STARTING SERIAL #: L206-010001 IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions before operating this equipment. Rev. 06-010 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945 11624 SPLITTER...
Should you have any questions concerning this warranty, please contact us toll-free at 1-800-222-8183. The model number, serial number, date of purchase, and the name of the authorized Swisher dealer from whom you purchased the splitter will be needed before any warranty claim can be processed.
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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.
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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 •...
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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.
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POSITIONING THE CYLINDER Remove lock pins from the cylinder retention clips and rotate clips down exposing the open slots on the cylinder retention bracket (reference Figure 2). Slide the Cylinder forward until the rear trunnions clear the slots then lift the back side of the cylinder until the rear trunnions clear the cylinder retention bracket and slide cylinder back until the front cylinder trunnions slide into the open slots of the cylinder retention bracket (reference arrow in Figure 2).
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WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE SPLITTER WITH THE CYLINDER IN THE STORED POSITION. SPLITTER OPERATION 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. Place a log on the beam, against the foot plate.
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Exercise extreme caution, as some parts are very heavy and will require sufficient persons or mechanical handling equipment. Your Swisher Log Splitter has been produced with components designed specifically to this machine. Although standard springs, hardware and ect may look similar to parts used on other machinery, they may in some cases be made of a different construction and/or materials.
Nut 3/8-16 Serr Flange Bolt 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flange Nut 5/16-18 Serr Flange #16 Hose Clamp 20" Suction Hose Hydraulic Pump-LS722X Pressure Line Fitting Motor Base Weldment Tongue Support Weldment 3/8 X 2 1/2 Safety Hitch Pin Bolt 3/8-16 X 2 1/2 GR 5...
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ITEM NUMBER Bolt 5/16-18 X 1 1/4 HCC GR5 W asher 17/32 X 1 1/4 X 16GA BEAM DETAIL DESCRIPTION Beam W eldment W edge W eldment W edge GIB Angle Bolt 3/8-16 X 1 1/4 Carriage Nut 3/8-16 Nyloc Nut 1/2-13 Nyloc Jam 1/2-13 X 3 1/2 GR5 ZP Ram Cylinder...
SPECIFICATIONS Models LS722X Splitting 22 Tons Force 7 HP Briggs and Engine Stratton Intek Splitting Horizontal/Vertical Positions Cylinder 4" X 24" Size 2 Stage with Heavy Pump Duty Bearings Pump 11 Gallons Per Minute Specs Valve Auto Return Belt Drive with...
All Log Splitter parts listed herein may be ordered directly from Swisher Mower & Machine Co. Inc., your nearest Swisher dealer, or from our website. All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the engine supplied with your log splitter without notice.