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Log Splitter
Safety, Operation,
& Maintenance Manual
FS300
A1.02
Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand
all safety information and instructions before oper-
ating, setting up or maintaining this machine.
April 2017
Form #2099

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  • Page 1 Log Splitter Safety, Operation, & Maintenance Manual FS300 A1.02 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before oper- ating, setting up or maintaining this machine. April 2017 Form #2099...
  • Page 2 Printed in the United States of America, all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form by any photographic, electronic, mechanical or other means or used in any information storage and retrieval system without written permission from Wood-Mizer 8180 West 10th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46214...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section-Page SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION About this manual...................1-1 Getting Service ..................1-1 Specifications ................1-4 ........................1-4 Warranty ....................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 SECTION 5 PARTS How To Use The Parts List ..............5-1 To Order Parts...............5-1 Sample Assembly ...................5-1 Splitter table....................5-2 Debris Tray and Guards................5-3 Trailer Tongue ..................5-4 GX390 Engine and Hydraulic Pump............5-5 Trailer/Hydraulic Tank Frame..............5-7 Hydraulic Controls (Standard) ...............5-9 Battery Box...................5-11 5.10 Wedge....................5-12...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Only persons who have read and understood the entire operator's manual should operate the Wood-Mizer Wood Splitter. The wood splitter is not intended for use by or around chil- dren. Getting Service Wood-Mizer is committed to providing you with the latest technology, highest quality equipment, and strongest customer service available on the market today.
  • Page 6 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Closed Please have your vehicle identification number and your customer number ready when you call. Wood-Mizer will accept these methods of payment: Visa, Mastercard, or Discover   Prepayment ...
  • Page 7 Introduction Getting Service Brazilian Headquarters European Headquarters Serving Brazil Serving Europe, Africa, West Asia Wood-Mizer do Brasil Wood-Mizer Industries Sp z o.o. Rua Dom Pedro 1, No: 205 Bairro: Sao Nagorna 114 Jose 62-600 Kolo, Poland Ivoti/RS CEP:93.900-000 Phone: +48.63.26.26.000 Tel: +55 51 9894-6461/ +55 21 8030-3338/ Fax: +48.63.27.22.327...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Introduction Specifications Specifications DIMENSIONS (FS150G208) Imperial Metric Operational Footprint 78½" x 38" x 40" 2.0 m x 0.96 m x 1.0 m SPLITTING CAPACITY Splitting Function Bi-Directional Maximum Log Length 24" 609 mm Optimum Log Diameter 24" 711 mm Cycle Time (sec) 7 sec Splitting (psi) 20 ton...
  • Page 9 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 original purchaser (“Purchaser”) that for the time periods specifically stated herein and subject to the terms, conditions and limitations stated herein, the equip-...
  • Page 10 Introduction Warranty Several components which are used in the manufacture of the equipment but not manufactured by Warrantor, such as cant hooks, power plants, laser sights, batteries, tires, and trailer axles have warranties provided by the original equipment manufacturer (written copies available upon request). Warrantor does not separately warrant such items.
  • Page 11 This warranty cannot be amended, except in writing, which refers to this warranty that is signed by both Warrantor and Purchaser. © 2017 Wood-Mizer LLC – 8180 West 10 Street, Indianapolis, IN 46214...

  • Page 12: Safety

    Wood-Mizer Wood Splitter. All Wood-Mizer Wood Split- ter owners should be thoroughly familiar with all applicable safety instructions and laws and comply with them fully while using or towing the wood splitter.
  • Page 13 Safety Safety Symbols NOTE: gives helpful information. OBSERVE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! 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 14 Safety Safety Symbols DISPOSE OF WOOD BY-PRODUCTS PROPERLY IMPORTANT! Always properly dispose of all wood by-products, includ- ing sawdust, chips, and other debris, including operation waste such as coolant, oil, fuel, oil filters, fuel filters, etc. KEEP SAFETY LABELS IN GOOD CONDITION IMPORTANT! Always be sure that all safety decals are clean and readable.

  • Page 15: For Models With Engines

    Safety For Models with Engines KEEP HANDS AWAY DANGER! Always keep hands away from moving wood. Failure to fol- low this will result in serious injury or death. WARNING! Avoid contact with any hot parts (hydraulic hoses, fittings, engines, as applicable). Failure to follow this may result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 16: Use Caution When Working With Batteries

    Safety USE CAUTION WHEN WORKING WITH BATTERIES DANGER! Never operate your engine/machine indoors or within a confined space. Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or death. DANGER! Never operate an engine with a fuel or oil leak, which can result in fire.
  • Page 17 Safety USE CAUTION WHEN WORKING WITH BATTERIES WARNING! Do not attempt to charge a frozen battery. Failure to follow this may result serious injury or death. CAUTION! Do not overcharge the battery. Overcharging may reduce the overall service life of the battery. CAUTION! Be sure the battery is fully charged before transporting the wood splitter.

  • Page 18: Setup And Operation

    Uncrating SECTION 3 SETUP AND OPERATION Uncrating When your Wood-Mizer Wood Splitter arrives, it will be mostly assembled. If any parts are missing, please contact Wood-Mizer support at 1-800-525-8100. IMPORTANT! Install the tongue first to stabilize the entire unit before unloading the main frame.

  • Page 19: General Transportation

    Setup and Operation General Transportation General Transportation IF PREVIOUSLY WORKING UNHITCHED FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE: 1. Close the output tray and pin it for transport. 2. If using the optional log lift, raise the lower section of the log lift platform, and pin it for transport.

  • Page 20: Onsite Setup

    Setup and Operation Onsite setup See Figure 3-2. Locking pin EF3MAN-02 FIG. 3-2 Onsite setup DANGER! Do not operate this unit indoors or in an enclosed area or carbon monoxide poisoning will occur. Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 21: Operation

    Setup and Operation Operation 3. If working unhitched, lower the jack. Ensure that it is on a firm, level surface. NOTE: For best practices when operating the unit unhitched from the towing vehicle, place counterbalance weights on the tongue for added stability. Operating while hitched to the towing vehicle offers the best stability.

  • Page 22: Using Optional Log Lift

    Setup and Operation Using optional log lift See Figure 3-3. Wedge Pusher EF3MAN-04 FIG. 3-3 Using optional log lift WARNING! Ensure the area is clear before lowering the log lift plat- form. Failure to follow this may result in serious injury or death. 7.

  • Page 23: Operation

    Setup and Operation Operation See Figure 3-5. LESS THAN 24 INCHES IN LENGTH <24” LESS THAN 27 INCHES IN DIAMETER <27” LESS THAN 300 LBS <300 lbs FIG. 3-5 10. Raise the log lift platform by moving the log lift handle to the up position. 11.
  • Page 24 Setup and Operation Operation See Figure 3-7. EF3MAN-05 FIG. 3-7 3. Move the pusher to the left by moving the log splitter handle to the left. 4. Repeat these three steps above until finished. doc091219 Setup and Operation...

  • Page 25: Hydraulics

    Hydraulics Hydraulic schematic (without optional Log Lift) SECTION 4 HYDRAULICS Hydraulic schematic (without optional Log Lift) Splitter Pressure Gauge Valve Pump Filter Engine Tank EF3MAN-16 Hydraulics doc091219...

  • Page 26: Hydraulic Layout (Without Optional Log Lift)

    Hydraulics Hydraulic layout (without optional Log Lift) Hydraulic layout (without optional Log Lift) EF3MAN-18 doc091219 Hydraulics...

  • Page 27: Hydraulic Components (Without Optional Log Lift)

    Hydraulics Hydraulic components (without optional Log Lift) Hydraulic components (without optional Log Lift) Hydraulic component reference Description Part Number Cylinder, Hydraulic 2-1/4x5x24 079047 Filter, Spin On Head 079247 079114 Fitting, #16 SAE M - #12 JIC M 90 Deg Gauge, Hydraulic Pressure 079049 079117 Fitting, #04 NPT F - #04 JIC M 90 Deg...

  • Page 28: Hydraulic Schematic (With Optional Log Lift)

    Hydraulics Hydraulic schematic (with optional Log Lift) Hydraulic schematic (with optional Log Lift) Log lift Splitter Gauge Valve Pump Filter Engine Tank EF3MAN-17 doc091219 Hydraulics...

  • Page 29: Hydraulic Layout (With Optional Log Lift)

    Hydraulics Hydraulic layout (with optional Log Lift) Hydraulic layout (with optional Log Lift) EF3MAN-19 Hydraulics doc091219...

  • Page 30: Hydraulic Components (With Optional Log Lift)

    Hydraulics Hydraulic components (with optional Log Lift) Hydraulic components (with optional Log Lift) Hydraulic component reference Description Part Number Cylinder, Hydraulic 2-1/4x5x24 079047 Cylinder, Hydraulic Log Lift 079046 074543 Fitting, 4SAE-4JIC 90° Elbow Filter, Spin On Head 079247 079114 Fitting, #16 SAE M - #12 JIC M 90 Deg Gauge, Hydraulic Pressure 079049 079117...
  • Page 31 Hydraulics Hydraulic components (with optional Log Lift) Hydraulic hose list Hose color Length Description Part Number 35" Hose, 35" #6 F JIC & #6 F JIC 079526 Blue 41-1/4" Hose, 41-1/4" #6 F JIC & #6 F JIC 079528 Green 47-1/2"...

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Maintenance General maintenance after each use SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE WARNING! Before performing service turn the engine key switch to the OFF position and remove the key. Failure to follow this could result in serious injury or death. General maintenance after each use 1.

  • Page 33: Changing The Wedges

    Maintenance Changing the wedges See Figure 4-1. 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 34 Maintenance Changing the wedges See Figure 4-2. EF3MAN-21 FIG. 4-2 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 4-3.

  • Page 35: 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 4-4. 45°...
  • Page 36 Maintenance Wedge sharpening doc091219 Maintenance...

  • Page 37: 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...

  • Page 38: Splitter Table

    Parts Splitter table Splitter table EF MAN -15B DESCRIPTION PART # Weldment, Splitting Table & Tube Grommet, 1-3/4Hole x 1/4Panel Thk 079512 Bolt, M16-2 x 35 HH F05025-2 Washer, M16 Flat F05026-6 Weldment, Pusher Block 110202 Screw, 3/8-16x1/2 SH Cup Pt Set F05007-12 Pin, Cylinder Rod End TS-1271...

  • Page 39: Debris Tray And Guards

    Parts Debris Tray and Guards Debris Tray and Guards DESCRIPTION PART # Tray, FS300 Debris 079233 Pin, 3/8x2 Sq Wire Lock 014151 Nut, M10-1.50 Hex Nyl Lock F05004-270 Washer, M10 Flat F05011-134 Washer, .4 IDx1" ODx.06 Nylon 066114 Bolt, M10-1.5x30 Carriage Class 8.8...

  • Page 40: Trailer Tongue

    Parts Trailer Tongue Trailer Tongue EF3MAN-11 DESCRIPTION PART # Jack, Trailer Wheel 1500 lbs 074997 Assembly, Trailer Tongue FS300 079442 Bolt, M14-2.0 x 100 Gr 8.8 HHC F05024-2 Washer, M14 Flat F05026-8 Nut, M14-2.0 Class 8 Hex Nylock F05027-12 Weldment, Trailer Tongue FS300...

  • Page 41: Gx390 Engine And Hydraulic Pump

    Fitting, 12 JIC x 8 SAE 079519 Pump, Hydraulic 21/6 GPM 079249 Washer, 3/8 Flat SAE F05011-3 Key, Hyd Motor Shaft FS300/350 (comes with the pump) 061431 Bolt, 3/8-16x1 1/4 FT HH Gr5 F05007-123 Washer, 3/8 Split Lock F05011-4 Housing, Bell, Engine to Hydraulic Pump 079514 Coupler, L100 x 5/8"...
  • Page 42 Bolt, M10-1.50x50mm HHFT 8.8 F05004-269 Bolt, M6-1x20 HH Class 8 F05020-6 Washer, M6 Flat Class 4 F05026-1 Bracket, FS300 Engine Control 079444 Nut, M6-1.0 Flanged Hex Nylock F05027-34 Oil, 10W30 Type CD L04869-1 Mounting Plate 079770, two F05011-134 washers and two F05022-3 bolts were added after 6/14/2017 to ease assembly.

  • Page 43: Trailer/Hydraulic Tank Frame

    Parts Trailer/Hydraulic Tank Frame Trailer/Hydraulic Tank Frame EF3MAN-06 DESCRIPTION PART # Assembly, Trailer Frame-Hydraulic Tank FS300 079248 Fender, FS300 TS-1224 Nut, M6-1.0 Flange Hex Nylock Zinc F05027-34 Plug, 3/4 NPT Pipe P20277 Washer, M6 Flat Class 4 F05026-1 Bolt, M6-1 x 20 Class 8 HH...
  • Page 44 Parts Trailer/Hydraulic Tank Frame DESCRIPTION PART # Bolt, M12-1.75 x 35mm 8.8 HH Zinc f05023-15 Washer, M12 Flat Zinc F05011-124 Nut, M12x1.75 Hex Nylock Zinc F05010-209 Screen, 2" NPT In-Tank Suction 079056 Fitting, 1 1/4NPT x 16 JIC M 079486 Light, LED Tail 006391 Plug, 3 Wire Tail Light...

  • Page 45: Hydraulic Controls (Standard)

    Parts Hydraulic Controls (Standard) Hydraulic Controls (Standard) DESCRIPTION PART # 079483 Assembly, Prince 2 Spool Valve Brkt FS300 Bolt, M4-.7 x 16 Class8 HH F05020-10 Washer, M10 Flat SAE F05011-134 Bolt,M10-1.5x60 HHC F05022-16 Plate, Prince Valve Mount FS300 079426 Bolt, M10-1.5x30 Carriage Class 8.8...
  • Page 46 Parts Hydraulic Controls (Standard) DESCRIPTION PART # Kit, Prince Seal 061262 Valve, Prince Adj Relief 061263 Fitting, #12 JIC M x #10 SAE M 45 Deg El 079517 Nut, M10-1.50 Hex Nyl Lock F05004-270 Fitting, 12 SAE Mx12 JIC Mx04 SAE F Tee 079116 Fitting, #12 JIC M x #12 JIC F 45 Deg 079308...

  • Page 47: Battery Box

    Parts Battery Box Battery Box EF3MAN-13 DESCRIPTION PART # Assembly, Battery Box 079386 Box, Battery 033269 Clamp, Pos. Battery 033358 Nut, 3/8-24 Wing F05010-128 Battery, 12V 524/26A 028004 Clamp, Neg. Battery 033359 Nut, 3/8-24 Wing F05010-128 Bolt, 1/4-20x3/4 W/Conical Washer F05005-134 Nut, 1/4-20 Nylock F05010-69...

  • Page 48: 5.10 Wedge

    Parts Wedge 5.10 Wedge EF MAN DESCRIPTION PART # Assembly, Wedge Extension-Metric 079489 Nut, M10-1.50 Hex Nyl Lock F05004-270 Washer, M10 Flat F05011-134 Bolt, M8-1.25x16 Flat SHC F05021-42 Plate, Wedge Extension TS-1159 Bolt, M10-1.5x30 Carriage Class 8.8 F05011-19 Bolt, M10-1.5x35 Carriage Class 8.8 F05022-43 Assembly, 3 Way Wedge Replacements (standard) FS3-1A...

  • Page 49: 5.11 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 50 DESCRIPTION PART # Decal, Moving Parts Danger 033254 Decal, Hot Engine Warning 014419 Decal, Wood-Mizer FS300 7 3/4 x 1 1/2 079448 Decal, Wood-Mizer FS300 13 1/2 x 2 1/2 079447 Decal, Log Splitter Direction 074996 Decal, Built In The USA...

  • Page 51: 5.12 Hydraulic Hoses

    Parts Hydraulic Hoses 5.12 Hydraulic Hoses EF3MAN-18 DESCRIPTION PART # 079522 Hose, 31-1/4" #12 F JIC & 45 Deg F JIC (purple) Hose, 34-1/2" #12 F JIC & 45 Deg F JIC (brown) 079524 Hose, 14-1/2" #4 F JIC & #4 F JIC (lt green) 079301 Hose, 58"...

  • Page 52: Log Lift Platform (Optional)

    5 6 7 11 12 17 18 19 20 EF MAN DESCRIPTION PART # Log Lift Option FS300-LL Assembly, Narrow Log Lift TS-0074 Bolt, 3/4-16 x 1 HH Gr 8 F05009-141 Washer, 3/4 USS Flat F05011-29 Cylinder, Hydraulic Log Lift...
  • Page 53 Fitting, #6JIC M x #4 SAE M 90 Deg El 079518 Bolt, M16x20mm Shoulder F05025-9 Washer, M16 Flat F05026-6 Screw, M12-1.75 x 25 Wing Head Thumb F05023-17 Weldment, Lower Log Lift FS300 079432 Bolt, M12x50mm lg, HHCS Gr5 Zc F05007-193 Parts doc091219 5-17...

  • Page 54: Log Lift Controls (Optional)

    5.14 Log Lift Controls (Optional) 15 16 19 20 EF MAN -24B DESCRIPTION PART # 079483 Assembly, Prince 2 Spool Valve Brkt FS300 Bolt, M4-.7 x 16 Class8 HH F05020-10 Washer, M10 Flat SAE F05011-134 Bolt,M10-1.5x60 HHC F05022-16 Plate, Prince Valve Mount FS300 079426 Bolt, M10-1.5x30 Carriage Class 8.8...
  • Page 55 Bolt, M10-1.5 x 200 8.8 HH Zinc F05022-42 Fitting, 6SAE-3/8JIC Elbow P12704 Hose Kit, FS300 Log Lift 079499 NOTE: Verify the part numbers for all valves on units built prior to 1/1/2017. Plate 110231 and Grip P08072 replaced one Prince Handle 061260 as of 4/13/2018.

  • Page 56: Hydraulic Hoses (With Optional Log Lift)

    Parts Hydraulic hoses (with optional Log Lift) 5.15 Hydraulic hoses (with optional Log Lift) EF3MAN-19 DESCRIPTION PART # 079522 Hose, 31-1/4" #12 F JIC & 45 Deg F JIC (purple) Hose, 34-1/2" #12 F JIC & 45 Deg F JIC (brown) 079524 Hose, 14-1/2"...

  • Page 57: 5.16 Electrical

    Parts Electrical 5.16 Electrical 0101 HARN1 0102 0103 0104 4 Pin Trailer Plug 0105 0106 Red Running Lamp 0107 0108 Red Running Lamp 0109 LED License Plate Light 0110 0111 Left Tail/Turn 0112 0113 0114 0115 Right Tail/Turn 0116 0117 0118 0119 EF3001-01...
  • Page 58 Parts Electrical 5-22 doc091219 Parts...
  • Page 59 Light, 8 Diode LED Tail 01.0115 Right-Angle 3 Wire/3 Pin Plug 01.0115 074711 4 Pin Trailer Plug Connector, Trailer 01.0102 P04159 Cable Overview Wood-Mizer_Cable_Overview Cable Cable Cable Cable Designation Part Number Description X-Ref HARN1 079809 Harness, Trailer Light FS300/350 01.0102 EF3001-02 Parts doc091219 5-23...

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