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- Page 1 3-POINT LOG SPLITTER Assembly, Parts & Operator's Manual For Model LS20E August 2004 Form: LS20ELogsplit.pm7...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE Introduction............. 1 Serial Number Location ........2 Safety ............... 3 General Safety ............4 Equipment Safety Guidelines ....... 5 Safety Training ............. 6 Safety Signs ............6 Preparation ............7 Hydraulic Safety ........... 7 Operating Safety ........... -
Page 3: Introduction
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discrimi- nating buyer for the efficient splitting of logs. The Gearmore 3-point, PTO driven Log Splitter is the latest compact designed splitter. The Log Splitter can be used in the vertical or horizontal position. -
Page 4: Serial Number Location
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Always give your dealer the serial number of your 3 Point Hitch Log Splitter when ordering parts or requesting service or other information. The serial number plate is located where indicated. Please mark the number in the space provided for easy reference. -
Page 5: Safety
The Safety Alert symbol identifies ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! important safety messages on the YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Gearmore Log Splitter and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the instruc- tions in the safety message. -
Page 6: General Safety
SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and 1. Read and understand the maintenance of your 3 Point Hitch Log Splitter. Operator’s Manual and all YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is safety signs before operating, going to operate, maintain or work around the Log maintaining, adjusting or Splitter be familiar with the operating and mainte-... -
Page 7: Equipment Safety Guidelines
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES 1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of 6. This equipment is dangerous to children and the main concerns in designing and developing persons unfamiliar with its operation. The a machine. However, every year many acci- operator should be a responsible, properly dents occur which could have been avoided by trained and physically able person familiar with... -
Page 8: Safety Training
SAFETY TRAINING SAFETY SIGNS 1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and 1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, times. our efforts to provide safe equipment can be 2. Replace safety signs that are missing or have wiped out by a single careless act of an operator or bystander. -
Page 9: Preparation
PREPARATION 5. Clear working area of stones, branches or 1. Never operate the tractor and machine until hidden obstacles that might be hooked or you have read and completely understand snagged, causing injury or damage. this manual, the Tractor Operator's Manual, and each of the Safety Messages found on the 6. -
Page 10: Operating Safety
OPERATING SAFETY 1. Please remember it is important that you 11. Always load logs by holding on the sides, not read and heed the safety signs on the Log the top and bottom. Splitter. Clean or replace all safety signs if they cannot be clearly read and understood. -
Page 11: Transport Safety
TRANSPORT SAFETY 2.10 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Comply with state and local laws governing 1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. highway safety and movement of machinery on Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. public roads. 2. Follow good shop practices. 2. -
Page 12: Safety Sign Locations
SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and the area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. ALWAYS REPLACE MISSING OR WARNING... -
Page 13: Operation
OPERATION TO THE NEW OPERATOR OPERATING SAFETY OR OWNER 1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before operating, servic- The 3 Point Hitch Log Splitter is designed to split ing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging. any kind of wood or log. Be familiar with the machine before starting. -
Page 14: Assembly
ASSEMBLY The machine is shipped from the factory in a Step 9: IMPORTANT - The tractor must be partially disassembled form that allows for easy able to handle Cat. I or II 3-point hitch and convenient shipping. Refer to the drawing implements and be equipped with a four-way and parts list should it become necessary to valve (for double acting cylinders) and hydraulic... -
Page 15: Pre-Operation Checklist
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Although there are no operational restrictions on Efficient and safe operation of the Log Splitter the Log Splitter when used for the first time, it is requires that each operator reads and understands recommended that the following mechanical the operating procedures and all related safety items be checked: precautions outlined in this section. -
Page 16: Field Operation
FIELD OPERATION OPERATING SAFETY 1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual 8. Clear the area of bystanders, especially and all safety signs before operating, servic- small children, before starting. ing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging. 9. Do not operate on slopes or sidehills. 2. - Page 17 IMPORTANT b. Frame Angle: Use the turnbuckle on the top link to set Use the remote circuit of the tractor that the frame angle. Normally the frame is designed with a detent. The circuit can should be set parallel to the ground or then be turned on and stay on while the vertical depending on the configuration.
- Page 18 IMPORTANT If the parking brakes don't hold the tractor, 11. Log Stripper: chock the wheels front and rear. Each machine is designed with a log stripper located next to the wedge when it is in its b. Place the throttle in its mid-range retracted position.
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Page 19: Vertical To Horizontal Conversion
VERTICAL TO HORIZONTAL CONVERSION 10. Remove the 2, 3 point hitch mounting pins and move to their new position at the lower part of the legs. Tighten fasteners to their specified torque. 11. Turn the Log Splitter over so the cylinder is on top. -
Page 20: Transporting
TRANSPORTING STORAGE TRANSPORT SAFETY STORAGE SAFETY 1. Make sure you are in compliance with all 1. Store the unit in an area away from human local regulations regarding transporting activity. equipment on public roads and highways. 2. Do not permit children to play on or around 2. -
Page 21: Service And Maintenance
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE MAINTENANCE SAFETY 5.1.1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS 1. Follow ALL the operating, maintenance and safety information in the manual. 1. Grease: 2. Support the machine with blocks or safety Use an SAE multi-purpose high stands when working beneath it. temperature grease with extreme pressure (EP) performance. -
Page 22: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE By following a good maintenance program, your equipment will last for many years. With normal use the Log Splitter will not require any regular maintenance other than checking for loose bolts and the inspection of hoses and fittings. If the wedge becomes dull or nicked, it can be removed and sharpened. -
Page 23: Premature Kick-Out
PREMATURE KICK-OUT Since the kick-out operates from hydraulic 11. Place the o-ring (Item #14), back-up washer pressure (approx. 750 - 1250 PSI), you may (Item #12), and seal retainer (Item #8) onto experience the valve kicking out at start-up when the handle end of the spool. -
Page 24: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING The 3 Point Hitch Mounted Log Splitter uses tractor hydraulic power to move wedge on the end of a cylinder to split wood or logs. It is a simple and reliable system that requires minimal maintenance. In the following section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions to the problems that you may encounter. -
Page 25: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL Tractor Categories: I & II Maximum Splitting Force Depends on tractor* Cycle Time: Depends on tractor* Maximum Log Length: 26" Cylinder: 4" diameter x 24" stroke Valve: Auto-return Beam Size: 6" x 6" Wedge: 7" High with spreader wings Hitch: Tractor 3-point Height:... -
Page 26: Bolt Torque
BOLT TORQUE CHECKING BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt. ENGLISH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Bolt Bolt Torque *... -
Page 27: Parts Breakdown
PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG SPLITTER... - Page 28 REF # QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION LS401182 Beam LS401136 Wedge Bolt " x 3" Lock Washer, " Nut, " HC390118 Cylinder P7910A Hair Pin P7712A FW17316 Washer HC390347 Fitting HC390346 Tube HC390343 Nipple " x " HC390311 Reducer " - "...
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Page 29: Hydraulic Valve Assembly
HYDRAULIC VALVE ASSEMBLY REF # QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION C-737 Control Valve Body B-4773 Kickoff Valve Spool A-2851 Control Lever Assembly 82515 Set Screw, - 20 UNF A-6033 Relief Valve Spring A-386 Valve Spool Stop A-5771 Valve Spool Spring A-4912 Seal Retainer A-1208 Spring Cover... -
Page 30: Conversion-Open To Closed Center Valve
CONVERTING OPEN CENTER TO CLOSED CENTER VALVE Instructions For Converting Open Center Log Splitter Valve To Closed Center Valve 1. Place the valve with the handle end down in a vice. 2. Remove two - 20 UNC slotted screws (13), which hold the spring cover (9). 3. -
Page 31: Limited Warranty
Our obligation shall be limited to repairing or replacement of any part, provided that such part is returned within thirty (30) days from date of failure to Gearmore through the dealer from whom the purchase was made, transportation charges prepaid.