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Boss Industrial 3PT22T25 Owner's Manual

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HORIZONTAL / VERTICAL
3-POINT HITCH
22 TON
LOG SPLITTER
MODEL NO.
3PT22T25
Owner's Manual
ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Purchase Date_________Model NO. __________ _ Serial NO.______________
Dealer_____________________________________
____________________
Boss Industrial, Inc. · 123 Ambassador Drive, Suite 123 · Naperville, IL 60540 · USA
Phone: (800) 780-BOSS (2677) · Fax (331) 472-2976
Rev. 1

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Purchase Date_________Model NO. __________ _ Serial NO.______________ Dealer_____________________________________ ____________________ Boss Industrial, Inc. · 123 Ambassador Drive, Suite 123 · Naperville, IL 60540 · USA Phone: (800) 780-BOSS (2677) · Fax (331) 472-2976 Rev. 1...
  • Page 3 We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times. Boss Industrial reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser. The description and specifications contained in the manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described within this manual may be optional.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page(s) Important Safety Information........................General Safety Alert Signals ....................... Safety Decals ..........................Safety Symbols ..........................Training ............................Pre-operation ..........................Operation ............................Operator Zone..........................Maintenance Safety........................Transportation Safety........................9 Assembly & Set-up Instructions ....................... 10-17 Unpacking the Container......................... 10-11 Assembling and Set-up........................

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions in this manual and on safety decals before assembling or 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 assembled or used improperly.

  • Page 6: Safety Decals

    SAFETY DECALS Make sure that all safety warning decals are in good condition and readable. Always replace missing or defaced decals. Contact BOSS at 1-800-780-2677 for replacement decals. Part #: 410-146 Part #: 410-233 Part #: 410-237 Part #: 410-528 Page 2...

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    SAFETY SYMBOLS This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate.

  • Page 8: Training

    TRAINING 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. 3.

  • Page 9: Pre-Operation

    PRE-OPERATION 1. BEFORE operating this log splitter, make sure that you wear safety gear such as goggles or safety glasses, steel toed shoes and tight fitting gloves (without loose cuffs or draw strings). Always wear a protective hearing device when operating this log splitter. 2.

  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION 1. BEFORE starting this machine, review the safe instructions in this manual and Tractor Owner’s Manual. Failure to follow these rules may result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders. 2. NEVER leave this machine unattended with the tractor engine running. 3.

  • Page 11: Operator Zone

    OPERATOR ZONE ONLY operate the log splitter from the operator zone as shown in the diagrams below. The operator has the safest and most efficient access to the control valve and the beam in this location. Operating the log splitter in another location can result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 12: Maintenance Safety

    MAINTENANCE SAFETY Before cleaning, inspecting or any maintenance procedure on the machine, stop the tractor engine, set the brake and remove the key, disengage hydraulic hoses, wait 10 minutes to allow all parts to cool down. NEVER perform any service or repair on your log splitter without stopping the tractor engine. Stop the tractor and relieve hydraulic system pressure by cycling the valve control lever from forward to reverse several times;...

  • Page 13: Transportation Safety

    TRANSPORTATION SAFETY 1. ALWAYS lift the Splitter to the full height of the 3-Point Hitch range carefully for safely transport. 2. ALWAYS shut off your tractor hydraulic controls, disengage hydraulic hoses, and set your splitter controls to the “Neutral” position before moving the log splitter on your tractor. Failure to do so may lead to improper performance and compromise safety.

  • Page 14: Assembly & Set-Up Instructions

    ASSEMBLY & SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING THE CONTAINER WARNING! Use extreme caution unpacking this machine. Some components are very heavy and will require additional people or mechanical handling equipment. NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side and front or back of the log splitter are from the operating position only.
  • Page 15 Step 2: Remove all loose parts included in the container, e.g. operator’s manual, four frame legs, U-shape mounting bracket bar, and hardware kits. Step 3: . Use a pry bar or claw hammer to remove the plywood splinters securing the beam / frame top assembly on the crate bottom.

  • Page 16: Assembling And Set-Up

    ASSEMBLY & SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY AND SET-UP NOTE: Due to the weight / size of the log splitter, and needs to coordinate the tractor controls for assembling and set-up the 3-Point Hitch log splitter to the tractor, it’s recommended that two or more adults be present to assist with the assembling and set-up.
  • Page 17 Position the beam / frame top assembly behind the 3-Point Hitch of your tractor, where the tractor three point STEP 2: hitch arms can be adjusted to aid attachment. See FIGURE 5. 1. Position the Lower Draft Arms outside of lower Frame Hookup bracket, align with the Mounting Bracket holes and secure with the Tractor Hitch Pins.
  • Page 18 STEP 3: Lift the beam / frame top assembly no less than 20 in. off the ground, move the Crate Bottom away, and then assemble four Frame Legs. After the Frame Legs installed and tightened, lower down the Splitter, and allow it standing firmly on the ground.
  • Page 19 STEP 4: Install the control handle. The control handle is shipped hanging from the valve on the handle link. See FIGURE 7. 1. Remove the clevis pin and bow-tie cotter pin from the control handle. 2. Rotate the control handle into the operating position and secure with the clevis pin and bow-tie cotter pin removed in step above.
  • Page 20 STEP5: Attach both hoses to the Tractor. See FIGURE 8. 1. Cut the strap securing the Hoses to the Beam, release both hoses. 2. Remove Protective Caps from the open end of both hoses, screw on the Connectors to both hoses. NOTE: Different tractor needs different types and sizes of Tractor Hydraulic Connectors.

  • Page 21: Know Controls & Features

    ASSEMBLY & SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS KNOW CONTROLS & FEATURES Log Tray Splitting Wedge End Plate Cylinder Log Dislodger Horizontal Beam Lock (FIGURE9) Tractor Engine Controls Log Dislodger See the tractor Owner’s Manual for the location and The log dislodger is designed to remove any partially function of the controls on the engine.

  • Page 22: Operation Instructions

    OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR TRACTOR Refer to the Tractor Owner’s manual for instructions on how to start and stop the Tractor engine, and how to set throttle and power the hydraulics to the Splitter. OPERATING POSITIONS 1. Place the beam in either the horizontal or vertical position. Always use the log splitter in the vertical position when splitting heavy logs.

  • Page 23: Using Control Handle

    OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS USING CONTROL HANDLE The control handle has three positions. See FIGURE 12. Neutral (FIGURE12) Forward Reverse • FORWARD — To split wood. Move the control handle to the FORWARD position to move wedge toward the log to split. NOTE: The control handle will return to the NEUTRAL position as soon as the handle is released (FORWARD position only), and the wedge stops moving forward.

  • Page 24: Splitting The Wood

    OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SPLITTING THE WOOD 1. Start the tractor, make sure the tractor is in neutral and the Emergency Brake is set. 2. Set throttle and power the hydraulics to the Splitter. 3. Operate the control lever, make the Splitting Wedge travel all the way to the end of stroke several cycles, to bleed the residual air in the hoses.

  • Page 25: Remove Partially Split Wood

    OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS REMOVE PARTIALLY SPLIT WOOD 1. Move the control handle to the REVERSE position until the wedge is fully retracted to allow split wood portion to contact the log dislodger. 2. Never remove partially split wood from the wedge with your hands. Fingers may become trapped between the split wood. 3.

  • Page 26: Maintenance & Adjustments

    MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING! Do not make any adjustments without first stopping the tractor engine, setting the brake, removing the key, disconnecting the hoses from the tractor hydraulic ports. Wait 10 minutes to allow all parts to cool down. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the trouble shooting Table below for common problems and their solutions. If you continual to experience problems, contact us at www.boss-industrial.com, or call toll-free (800) 780 2677 for support. If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, shut down the tractor engine, wait 5 minutes for machine to cool down, then inspect for damage.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model 3PT22T25 Engine Tractor dependent Tractor Requirements Category 1 or Category 2 (1500 to 2500 PSI) Cylinder (Bore x Stroke) 4 in. x 24 in. Maximum Splitting Force 22 Tons* Maximum Log Length 25 in. Wedge Height 8 in.

  • Page 29: Exploded Diagram & Parts List

    EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST Page 22 Page 25...
  • Page 30 REF # PART # PART NAME SPECIFICATIONS QTY PER UNIT 310-632 Beam incl. End Plate 320-930 Log Tray Frame FR ( BL) 320-931 Log Tray Frame FL (BR) 320-938 Log Tray Plate 710-518 Hex Head Bolt Zinc, M10*30 750-525 Flat Washer 720-120 Lock Nut 320-925...

  • Page 31: Packing List

    PACKING LIST Beam / Frame asembly x 1 Instruction manual x 1 U-shape mounting bracket bar x 1 Hardware kits box x 1 Frame leg x 4 Page 24 Page 27...
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  • Page 33: Warranty Service Information

    Industrial authorized service center. This warranty is limited to one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of original retail purchase for any Boss Industrial brand product that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or any other income-producing purpose.
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  • Page 36 Boss Industrial, Inc. • 123 Ambassador Drive, Suite 123 • Naperville, IL 60540 • Phone: (800) 780-BOSS (2677) • Fax (331) 472-2976 www.boss-industrial.com Page 29...

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