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30 TON LOG SPLITTER TOWL30 198374 Operator’s Manual Read the Operator’s Manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
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.
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. 2” Coupler – Attaches the log splitter to the 2” ball. Hydraulic Cylinder –...
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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WARNING: After the slotted nut is tightened, turn back 1/4 circle to make sure the wheel can rotate smoothly and freely. Failure to turn the slotted nut back will cause the wheel not to operate correctly STEP 2: ATTACH TOW BAR TO THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY 1.
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STEP 4: ATTACH ENGINE TO MOUNTING PLATE Position the engine (#33) the mounting plate put the hex bolt M8x40 (#46) through the bottom of the plate, then put flat washer flat washer Ø8 (#36), lock washer Ø8(#32) and tighten with the nylon lock nut M8 (#31). Attach the clean oil pipe (#53) to the bottom of the gear pump and secure with clamp (#51).
STEP 5: ATTACH HYDRAULIC HOSE Put O ring Ø11x2.5 (#19) on the gear pump connector (#23) and attach the hydraulic hose (Connector-valve) (#16) to the gear pump connector (#23). Put the O ring Ø17x2.5 (#71) on the connector (#50) and attach the hydraulic hose (#7) to the end of the connector (#50).
DANGER Log splitter engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, dizziness, fainting or death. If you start to feel dizzy or weak, get to fresh air immediately. Operate log splitter outdoors only in a well-ventilated area. DO NOT operate the log splitter inside any building, enclosure, or compartment.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Before operating or using the log splitter, review the instructions below and all safety information. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage or injury to the operator or bystanders. WARNING ALWAYS use the log splitter for its intended use. ONLY use the log splitter to split wood logs, length wise with the grain.
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The log splitter must have at least seven feet of clearance from combustible material. It needs to be on a dry and level surface with good footing. Do not work on mud, ice, brush, or snow. When using the log splitter, the work zone must be always maintained. NOTE: Serious accidents can happen when other people are allowed inside the work zone.
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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. Keep everyone else out of the work zone while operating control lever.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE WARNING 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 SOLUTION: A, B, C, H, I, K, L retracting Wood will not split or splits extremely SOLUTION: A, B, C, F, I, K slowly Engine bogs down during splitting SOLUTION: G, L...
ATTACH THE LOG CRADLE TO THE BEAM WITH THE Ø12 FLAT WASHER AND M12 LOCK NUT. LOG CRADLE Ø12 FLAT WASHER M12 LOCK NUT...
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY The use of any equipment, including this one, involves the potential risk of injury. Apart from any warranty claim that might be presented for a claimed defect in material or workmanship of the product, you accept and assume full responsibility for any and all injuries, damages (both economic and non-economic), and losses of any type, which may occur, and you fully and forever release and discharge Titan, its insurers, employees, officers, directors, associates, and agents from any and all claims, demands, damages,...
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