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YTL-014-441 30 Ton Log Splitter Brute is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC and is used under license. Instruction & Assembly SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE REV061316...
Table of Contents General Warnings and Rules ................3 Hazard Signal Word Definitions ................4 Controls and Features Identification ..............5 Assembly Instructions ..................6 Operation Instructions ..................11 Maintenance and Storage .................. 15 Troubleshooting ....................16 Specification ....................... 17 Parts Drawing &...
GENERAL WARNINGS READ and UNDERSTAND this manual completely before using 30 Ton Log Splitter. Operator must read and understand all safety and warning information, operating instructions, maintenance and storage instructions before operating this equipment. Failure to properly operate and maintain the log splitter could result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders. Operation Warnings ...
Hazard Signal Word Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous DANGER situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Controls and Features Identification Read this owner’s manual before operating the equipment. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference. 1. 2” Coupler – Attaches the log splitter to the 2” ball. 2.
WARNING Read and follow all instructions for assembly and operation. Failure to properly assemble this equipment could result in serious injury to the user or bystanders, or cause equipment damage . Engine Shipped Without Oil. Before starting engine, fill with SAE 10W-30 motor oil. See engine manual for engine oil capacity.
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STEP 2: Attach Tow Bar to the Hydraulic Tank 1. Attach the tow bar (#59) to the hydraulic tank and secure using two hex bolt M12x100 (#24), flat washer Ø12 (#62) and nylon lock nut M12 (#13). STEP 3: Attach the Beam Assembly 1.
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STEP 4: Attach Engine 1. Install the engine place four polyurethane blocks (#71) and large flat washer Ø10 (#72) between the mounting plate and engine. 2. Position the engine (#33) over the blocks and secure it to the mount plate put the hex bolt M8x65 (#46) through the bottom of the plate (bolt should go through blocks, flat washer and engine base).
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STEP 5: Attach Hydraulic Hose, Storage Tube, Log Cradle and Fender 1. Put O ring Ø11.2x2.4 (#19) on the gear pump outlet connector (#23), attach the hydraulic hose (#16) to the gear pump outlet connector (#23). 2. Put O ring Ø17x2.5 (#68) on the external filter connector (#50), attach the hydraulic hose (#7) to the connector (#50).
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STEP 6: Add Engine Oil 1. Make sure the log splitter is on a level surface. 2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil. 3. Refer to the separate owner’s engine manual for the amount needed of SAE10W-30 engine oil; replace oil fill cap/dipstick.
WARNING DO NOT remove the hydraulic oil fill cap when the engine is running or hot. Hot oil can escape causing severe burns. Always allow the log splitter to cool completely before removing the hydraulic oil cap. High fluid pressure and temperatures are created in the hydraulic log splitters. Hydraulic fluid will escape through a pin-size hole opening and can puncture skin and cause severe blood poisoning.
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TOWING WARNING Serious injury or death can occur if towing safety rules are not followed. Always use safety chains, secure and lock the log splitter to the vehicle hitch before moving. Drive safely. Be aware of the added length of the log splitter. Never exceed the maximum travel speed of 45 mph.
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11. Load a log onto the beam against the endplate (Max Log Length-26”). 12. Make sure hands are clear from the wedge and crush hazard areas. CRUSH WARNING Wedge can cut through skin and break bones. Keep both hands away from wedge and beam slide. Serious accidents can happen when other people are allowed inside the work zone.
Maintenance and Storage CAUTION Improper maintenance and storage of the log splitter may void your warranty. MAINTENANCE Before performing maintenance, the log splitter must be placed in maintenance mode. Turn off the engine and move the control lever forward and backwards to relieve the hydraulic pressure.
Troubleshooting Problem Cylinder rod will not move SOLUTION: A,D,E,H,J Slow cylinder rod speed when extending or SOLUTION: A,B,C,H,I,K,L retracting Wood will not split or splits extremely slowly SOLUTION: A,B,C,F,I,K Engine bogs down during splitting SOLUTION: G,L Engine stalls under low load condition SOLUTION: D,E,L,M Engine starts problem SOLUTION: N...
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