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Log Splitter
Safety, Operation, Maintenance
& Parts Manual
FS500
B2.00
Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand
all safety information and instructions before oper-
ating, setting up or maintaining this machine.
Form #2096

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  • Page 1 Log Splitter Safety, Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual FS500 B2.00 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before oper- ating, setting up or maintaining this machine. Form #2096...
  • Page 2 Active Patents assigned to Wood-Mizer, LLC Wood-Mizer, LLC has received patents that protect our inventions which are a result of a dedication to research, innovation, development, and design. Learn more at: woodmizer.com/patents ©2021 Wood-Mizer LLC Printed in the United States of America, all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form by...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section-Page SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION About This Manual.................1-1 Getting Service ..................1-1 Warranty ....................1-1 Specifications ..................1-4 SECTION 2 SAFETY Safety Instructions ..................2-1 Owner’s Responsibility ............2-1 Safety Symbols..................2-1 For Models with Engines................2-4 Use Caution When Working With Batteries ......2-5 SECTION 3 SETUP AND OPERATION Uncrating ....................3-1 General Transportation................3-2...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Section-Page 6.12 Engine Control and Battery Box ............6-17 6.13 Decals ....................6-19 6.14 Hydraulic cooler .................6-21 6.15 Hydraulic hoses ..................6-22 6.16 Electrical....................6-23 012021 Table of Contents...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Wood-Mizer Limited Product Warranty Wood-Mizer LLC (“Warrantor”), an Indiana corporation with its principal place of business at 8180 West Tenth Street, Indianapolis, IN 46214-2400 USA, warrants to the purchaser (“Purchaser”) that for the time periods specifically stated herein and subject to the terms, conditions and limitations stated herein, the equipment...
  • Page 6 Introduction Warranty Industrial Sawmills, Resaws, WM, HR, EG, TVS, SVS One year One year Date of purchase or Edgers date of installation / training (if applicable), TITAN Industrial WB, TV, HR, EG, EA, MR One year One year whichever occurs first, not to exceed 6 months TWC, IC, TD, LD, GC, CR, from date of purchase...
  • Page 7 This warranty cannot be amended except in writing which refers to this warranty which is signed by both Warrantor and Purchaser. © 2020 Wood-Mizer LLC – 8180 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46214 Introduction...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Introduction Specifications Specifications FS-500 Power: Honda gas 630cc engine Hydraulics: 28 GPM, 2-stage pump Rate: 42 ton @ 3,000 psi, 4.5 sec cycle Hydraulic fluid: ISO-32, such as Conoco MV32 Hydraulic tank capacity: 20 gal (System capacity 25 gal) Operational dimensions: 139"...

  • Page 9: Safety

    Wood-Mizer Wood Splitter. All Wood-Mizer Wood Splitter own- ers should be thoroughly familiar with all applicable safety instructions and laws and comply with them fully while using or towing the wood splitter.
  • Page 10 Safety Safety Symbols NOTE: gives helpful information. OBSERVE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE Keep children away from the area.  Read the entire operator's manual before operating the wood  splitter. Take notice of all safety warnings throughout this manual and  those posted on the machine.
  • Page 11 Safety Safety Symbols DISPOSE OF WOOD BY-PRODUCTS PROPERLY NOTICE Always properly dispose of all wood by-products, including sawdust, chips, and other debris, including operation waste such as coolant, oil, fuel, oil filters, fuel filters, etc. KEEP SAFETY LABELS IN GOOD CONDITION NOTICE Always be sure that all safety decals are clean and readable.

  • Page 12: For Models With Engines

    Safety For Models with Engines KEEP HANDS AWAY DANGER! Always keep hands away from moving wood. WARNING! Avoid contact with any hot parts (hydraulic hoses, fittings, engines, as applicable). Allow the system to cool sufficiently before beginning any service func- tion, including debris removal.

  • Page 13: Use Caution When Working With Batteries

    Safety USE CAUTION WHEN WORKING WITH BATTERIES USE CAUTION WHEN WORKING WITH BATTERIES EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR CONTACT WITH BATTERY COMPONENTS (LEAD/SUL- FURIC ACID) per SDS (Safety Data Sheet): EYE CONTACT Sulfuric Acid and Lead: Flush eyes immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while lifting lids.

  • Page 14: Setup And Operation

    Setup and Operation Uncrating SECTION 3 SETUP AND OPERATION Uncrating Your Wood-Mizer Wood Splitter arrives mostly assembled. If any parts are missing, please contact Wood-Mizer support at 1-800-525-8100. NOTICE Install the tongue first to stabilize the entire unit before unloading the main frame. The tongue serves as a counterbalance.

  • Page 15: General Transportation

    Setup and Operation General Transportation See Figure 3-2. EF5MAN-23 FIG. 3-2 2. Unbolt the Hydraulic control panel from the shipping frame. Discard shipping hardware. 3. Unscrew the two nuts directly above the control panel. 4. Position the panel over the bolts and re-tighten the nuts. 5.

  • Page 16: Onsite Setup

    Setup and Operation Onsite setup 5. Raise the jack by pulling the spring loaded pin and rotating the jack 90 degrees. The pin will lock in to another hole at the 90 degree location. See Figure 3-3. Locking pin EF5MAN-09 FIG.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Setup and Operation Operation NOTE: The log splitter may be used either hitched or unhitched to the transport vehicle. 2. Chock both tires on both sides; use a total of four tire chocks. 3. If working unhitched, lower the jack and two stand legs. Ensure that they are on a firm, level surface.
  • Page 18 Setup and Operation Operation See Figure 3-4. The log must be less than 24” long, 27” in diameter, and 300 lbs LESS THAN 24 INCHES IN LENGTH <24” LESS THAN 27 INCHES IN DIAMETER <27” LESS THAN 300 LBS <300 lbs FIG.
  • Page 19 Setup and Operation Operation See Figure 3-6. Wedges Pusher EF5MAN-12 FIG. 3-6 8. Lower the log lift platform as stated in Step 4. NOTE: The operator stands on the log lift platform during opera- tion. 9. Move the pusher to the left by moving the log splitter handle to the left. This cuts the first round of firewood.
  • Page 20 Setup and Operation Operation 3. Repeat these two steps until finished. DUAL LOG OPERATION 1. Load another log by repeating Step 5. through Step 9. See Figure 3-8. Wedges EF MAN FIG. 3-8 2. Alternate cuttings by repositioning the logs onto the cutting table after each cut. Repeat these steps until finished.

  • Page 21: Hydraulics

    Hydraulics Hydraulic schematic SECTION 4 HYDRAULICS Hydraulic schematic Log lift Splitter Pressure Gauge Valve Cooler Pump Engine Filter Tank EF5MAN-26 Hydraulics doc012021...

  • Page 22: Hydraulic Layout

    Hydraulics Hydraulic layout Hydraulic layout EF5MAN-28B DESCRIPTION (♦ Indicates Parts Available in Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. COLOR Hose, 44" #4 F JIC & F JIC 079303 yellow Hose, 47-1/2" #4 F JIC & F JIC 079302 orange Hose, 57" #12 F-JIC & 45 Deg F JIC 079300 green Hose, 14-1/2"...

  • Page 23: Hydraulic Components

    Hydraulics Hydraulic components Hydraulic components Hydraulic component reference Description Part Number Cylinder, Hydraulic Log Lift 079046 Fitting, 4SAE-4JIC 90° Elbow 074543 Cylinder, Hydraulic 3x6x24 079048 Fitting, Long Stght 12 SAEM - 12 JICM 079434 Fitting, 90 Deg Ex Lg 12 Swvl F x 12 JIC M 079435 Filter, In tank Hydraulic 079057...
  • Page 24 Hydraulics Hydraulic components Hydraulic component reference Description Part Number Cylinder, Hydraulic Log Lift 079046 Fitting, 4SAE-4JIC 90° Elbow 074544 Cylinder, Hydraulic 3x6x24 079048 Fitting, Long Stght 12 SAEM - 12 JICM 079434 Fitting, Ex Long 90 12 JICF - 12 JICM 079435 Fitting, 12SAE-12JIC Straight 074534...
  • Page 25 Hydraulics Hydraulic components Hydraulic hose list Hose color Length Description Part Number orange 44" Hose, 44" #4 F JIC & F JIC 079303 mauve 47-1/2" Hose, 47-1/2" #4 F JIC & F JIC 079302 green 57" Hose, 57" #12 F-JIC & 45 Deg F JIC 079300 gray 14-1/2"...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Maintenance General maintenance after each use SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE WARNING! Before performing service turn the engine key switch to the OFF position and remove the key. General maintenance after each use 1. Check for debris impeding any moving parts. 2. Clean debris off of the engine, hydraulic tank, fuel tank, and oil cooler. 3.

  • Page 27: Changing The Wedges

    Maintenance Changing the wedges See Figure 5-1. For alternate operating conditions and temperature ranges: TEMPERATURE -30° -20° -10° 0° 10° 20° 30° 40° 50° 60° 70° 80° 90° 100° 110° 120° -35° -29° -23° -18° -12° -7° -1° 5° 10° 16°...
  • Page 28 Maintenance Changing the wedges See Figure 5-2. EF3MAN-21 FIG. 5-2 3. Lift the wedges and their extension plates straight up. 4. Retain hardware for reapplication. 5. Remove and retain all hardware holding the wedge and the wedge extension plate together. See Figure 5-3.

  • Page 29: Wedge Sharpening

    Maintenance Wedge sharpening Wedge sharpening Use a hand file to sharpen the wedges after 80 hours of use. An angle grinder may take off too much material at once. NOTE: DO NOT CHANGE THE ANGLE OF THE WEDGE. See Figure 5-4. 45°...

  • Page 30: Parts

    From the continental US, call 1-800-525-8100 to order parts. Have your customer  number, vehicle identification number, and part numbers ready when you call. From other international locations, contact the Wood-Mizer distributor in your area  for parts. Sample Assembly DESCRIPTION (♦...

  • Page 31: Splitter Head

    Parts Splitter Head Splitter Head 11 12 18 19 20 21 EF5MAN-02C DESCRIPTION (♦ Indicates Parts Available in Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. Bolt, 3/8-16x1 1/4 Carriage F05007-11 Plate, Debris Guard 079175 Bolt, 3/8-16x1 Carriage, Zinc Gr 5 F05007-165 Plate, Backstop Deflector 079180 Parts doc012021...
  • Page 32 Weldment, Pusher Block 110210 Fitting, 1/4-28 Grease P05060 Cylinder, Hydraulic 3x6x24 079048 Kit, FS500 6" Cylinder Seal (HC-3x6x24"CT) 061246 Pin, 1-1/2 Dia Hydraulic Cylinder 079818 Pin, Cotter 3/16 Dia x 3" Stl F05012-158 Fitting, 12 SAE M x 12 JIC M Long...

  • Page 33: Splitter Output

    Parts Splitter Output Splitter Output EF5MAN-01C DESCRIPTION (♦ Indicates Parts Available in Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. Assembly, Wedge Extension 079287 Plate, Wedge Extension TS-1159 Bolt, 5/16-18x3/4 FHS Zinc F05006-95 Bolt, 3/8-16x1 1/4 Carriage F05007-11 Nut, 3/8-16 Flanged Hex Nylock F05010-222 Bumper, 3/4"...

  • Page 34: Wedge

    Parts Wedge Wedge EF5W DESCRIPTION (♦ Indicates Parts Available in Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. Assembly, 3 Way Wedge Replacement (one) FS3-A Weldment, 3 Way Wedge 079135 Washer, 1 ID SAE Flat F05011-28 Nut, 1-8 Hex Nylok, Zinc F05010-109 Assembly, 4 Way Wedge, Replacement, (one) (optional) FS4-A Assembly, 5 Way H Wedge, Replacement, (one) (optional) FS5-A...

  • Page 35: Trailer Tongue

    Parts Trailer Tongue Trailer Tongue EF5MAN-03 DESCRIPTION (♦ Indicates Parts Available in Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. Assembly, Trailer Tongue 079145 Bolt, 1/2-13x4 1/2 GR5 Hex Head F05008-35 Washer, 1/2 SAE Flat F05011-2 Nut, 1/2-13 Nyl Hex Lock F05010-8 Nut, 3/8-16 Flanged Hex Nylock F05010-222 Washer, 3/8 Flat SAE F05011-3...

  • Page 36: Gx630 Engine And Hydraulic Pump

    Parts GX630 Engine and Hydraulic Pump GX630 Engine and Hydraulic Pump DESCRIPTION (♦ Indicates Parts Available in Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. Assembly, GX630 Engine - Hydraulic Pump 079142 Pump, Hydraulic 079053 Bolt, 3/8-16x1 1/4 FT HH Gr5 F05007-123 Washer, 3/8 Split Lock F05011-4 Housing, Bell, Engine to Hydraulic Pump 079043...
  • Page 37 Parts GX630 Engine and Hydraulic Pump DESCRIPTION (♦ Indicates Parts Available in Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. Hose Clamp, 7/32in-5/8in P649 Clamp, 5/8 EMT Coated 010748 Bulb, Fuel Primer 014481 Key, Hyd Motor Shaft FS300/350 061431 Key, 1/4 x 1 11/16 S04124 Parts doc012021...

  • Page 38: Trailer Frame

    Parts Trailer Frame Trailer Frame 30 31 15 16 18 19 EF MAN 21 22 DESCRIPTION (♦ Indicates Parts Available in Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. Grommet, 6 1/2 Light Mounting 006688 Light, LED Tail 006391 Bolt, 3/8-16x3/4 HH Gr5 F05007-118 Washer, 3/8 Flat SAE F05011-3...
  • Page 39 Weldment, Outrigger TS-0085 Weldment, Trailer Frame TS-0083 Lamp, Running Red Recessed P12913 Plate, Left Side Fender 079153 Assy, FS500 Outrigger 110723 Weldment, Outrigger FS500 110721 Pin Assy, 3/8x3 Wire Lock 038472 Tube, Outrigger FS500 110719 Nut, 1/2-13 Flanged Hex Nylock...

  • Page 40: Log Lift

    Log Lift 9 10 11 12 16 17 18 19 EF MAN DESCRIPTION (♦ Indicates Parts Available in Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. ASSY, LOG LIFT FS500 079459 Washer, 3/4 USS Flat F05011-29 Cylinder, Hyd Log Lift 079046 Pin, #210 Hitch...
  • Page 41 Parts Log Lift DESCRIPTION (♦ Indicates Parts Available in Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. Bracket, Cylinder Mount, Log Lift 079178 Washer, 1/2 SAE Flat F05011-2 Bolt, 1/2-13x5 HHC Gr5 F05008-66 Wldmt, Log Lift Upright Half 079458 Bolt, M16x20mm Shoulder F05025-9 Washer, M16 Flat F05026-6 Washer, M12 Flat Zinc...

  • Page 42: Hydraulic And Fuel Tank

    Washer, 3/8 Flat SAE F05011-3 Filter, In tank Hydraulic 079057 Screw, 10-32x5/8 HH Machine F05004-152 Assembly, Hydraulic Fill/Breath AntiSplash 3micron 078342 Bolt, 1/4-20x3/4 HH w/Conical Washer F05005-134 Strap, Fuel Tank 079091 Fuel Tank 079036 Cap, Gas Tank FS500 061282 6-13 doc012021 Parts...
  • Page 43 Parts Hydraulic and Fuel Tank DESCRIPTION (♦ Indicates Parts Available in Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. Weldment, Hydraulic Reservoir/Fuel Tank TS-0080 Gage, Hydraulic. Fluid Sight P20211 Tie Wrap, 3/16x5 1/2 UV Blk Nut, 1/4-20 Nylock F05010-69 Bracket, Carbon Canister 079039 Bolt, 1/4-20x3/4 FT HHC F05005-1 Carbon Canister...

  • Page 44: Hydraulic Controls

    EF MAN -32B DESCRIPTION (♦ Indicates Parts Available in Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. Assembly, Prince Hydraulic Valve Bracket* 079424 Plate, Prince Valve Mount FS500 079423 Bolt, 3/8-16x2 1/2 HH Gr5 F05007-125 Washer, 3/8 Flat SAE F05011-3 Gauge, Hydraulic Pressure...
  • Page 45 Parts Hydraulic Controls DESCRIPTION (♦ Indicates Parts Available in Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. Fitting, 12 SAE Mx12 JIC Mx04 SAE F Tee 079116 Valve, Prince 2 Spool Hydraulic 079438 Kit, Prince Handle & Hardware 660150004 061260 Clevis, Prince Handle Sub Assembly 660350001 061261 Kit, Prince Seal 061262...

  • Page 46: Engine Control And Battery Box

    Parts Engine Control and Battery Box 6.12 Engine Control and Battery Box EF5MAN-15 DESCRIPTION (♦ Indicates Parts Available in Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. Assembly, Engine Controls GX630A 079163 Cable, Throttle 047726 6-17 doc012021 Parts...
  • Page 47 Parts Engine Control and Battery Box DESCRIPTION (♦ Indicates Parts Available in Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. Screw, 6-32x3/4 SBHC SS F05004-93 Digital Meter, Hour Rect Mount w/ Gasket 015401 Gasket, LCD Hour Meter (comes with meter) Bracket, Engine Control 079162 Nut, #6-32 Keps F05010-59...

  • Page 48: Decals

    Failure to do so will result in serious injury. Burn Hazard Wood-Mizer Products, Inc. Wood-Mizer 800-525-8100 Reorder #S12641 800-525-8100 Reorder #033254 Avoid contact with any part of hot engine.
  • Page 49 DESCRIPTION (♦ Indicates Parts Available in Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. Decal, Moving Parts Danger 033254 Decal, Hot Engine Warning 014419 Decal, Small Wood-Mizer FS500 074992 Decal, Medium Wood-Mizer FS500 074993 Decal, Large Wood-Mizer FS500 074994 Decal, Wood-Mizer Logo Wht LT40,50...

  • Page 50: Hydraulic Cooler

    Parts Hydraulic cooler 6.14 Hydraulic cooler EFMAN-20 DESCRIPTION (♦ Indicates Parts Available in Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. Assembly, Oil Cooler 079269 Nut, 3/8-16 Flanged Hex Nylock F05010-222 Bolt, 1/4-20x3/4 FT HHC F05005-1 Washer, 1/4 SAE Flat F05011-11 Solenoid, 200A 12V SPST Hydraulic. Pump 1997 015470 Washer, 3/8 Flat SAE F05011-3...

  • Page 51: Hydraulic Hoses

    Parts Hydraulic hoses 6.15 Hydraulic hoses EF5MAN-28B DESCRIPTION (♦ Indicates Parts Available in Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. COLOR Hose, 44" #4 F JIC & F JIC 079303 yellow Hose, 47-1/2" #4 F JIC & F JIC 079302 orange Hose, 57" #12 F-JIC & 45 Deg F JIC 079300 green Hose, 14-1/2"...

  • Page 52: Electrical

    Parts Electrical 6.16 Electrical 0101 Starter_BAT Battery 0102 HARN1 HARN2 0103 1 AWG 1 AWG 0104 HARN8 OEM_Supplied_Fuse 0105 0106 HARN7 0107 0108 Starter HARN7 Key Switch 0109 0110 HARN3 HARN3 DC Hour Meter Y_Connector 0111 IGN_COIL Fuel Cut Solenoid Charging System 0112 Inline Fuse...
  • Page 53 Parts Electrical 0201 HARN6 0202 0203 0204 4 Pin Trailer Plug 0205 Red Running Lamp 0206 0207 Red Running Lamp 0208 0209 LED License Plate Light 0210 Left Tail/Turn 0211 0212 0213 0214 Right Tail/Turn 0215 0216 0217 0218 0219 EF5002-02 Page 02 Parts...
  • Page 54 Wood-Mizer_Cable_Overview Cable Cable Cable Cable Designation Part Number Description X-Ref (<page>.<line>) HARN1 079284 Cable, Battery Pos - Engine FS500 01.0102 HARN2 110074 Cable, Battery Neg - Engine FS500 01.0102 HARN3 073764 Harness Assy, FS500G630 Hyd Fan SOL 01.0110 HARN4 073770 Wire Assy, FS500G630 Hyd Fan Temp Switch 01.0113...
  • Page 55 Parts Electrical Parts doc012021 6-26...
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