Troy-Bilt CubCadet LS 27 CC Operator's Manual page 7

NOTE: The log cradle may be mounted in a forward
position at the factory for shipping purposes, it should be
remounted according to the image in Fig. 3-5.
4. Lift and slide the cylinder up to the top of beam and
into the weld brackets. See Figure 3-6.
5. Attach the dislodger over the wedge assembly and secure
with hardware, previously removed, to the weld brackets.
NOTE: Once the six hex screws are tightened, there
may be a slight gap between the dislodger and the weld
brackets. This gap is normal.
6. Reattach the log cradle to the side of the beam with
the control valve, aligning the ends of the cradle with
the beam flanges.
7. Roll log splitter off the bottom crate.
Preparing the Log Splitter
1. Lubricate the beam area (where the splitting wedge
will slide) with engine oil; do not use grease.
2. Remove vented reservoir dipstick, which is located in
front of the engine on top of the reservoir tank. See
Figure 3-7.
IMPORTANT: The log splitter has have been shipped and
primed with hydraulic fluid in the reservoir tank. However,
you MUST check the fluid level before operating. If fluid is
needed, proceed with the following steps:
3. Fill the reservoir tank with approved hydrolic fluids
which include Dexron® III / Mercon® III automatic
transmission fluid, a 10 Weight AW hydraulic oil or
Pro-Mix™ AW-32 Hydraulic Oil.
4. Check fluid level using the dipstick. See Figure 3-7. Do
not overfill.
5. Replace vented dipstick securely, tightening it until the
top of the threads are flush with top of the pipe.
6. Disconnect the spark plug and prime the pump by
pulling the recoil starter as far as it will go. Repeat
approximately 10 times.
7. Reconnect the spark plug wire and start engine
following instructions in the OPERATION section.
8. Use control handle to engage the wedge to the
farthest extended position. Then retract the wedge.
9. Refill tank as specified on the dipstick.
NOTE: Failure to refill the tank will void unit's warranty.
10. Extend and retract the wedge 12 complete cycles
to remove trapped air in the system (the system is
"self-bleeding").
11. Refill reservoir within range marked on the dipstick.
WARNING: Much of the original
fluid has been drawn into the cylinder
and hoses. Make certain to refill the
reservoir to prevent damage to the
hydraulic pump.
Figure 3-
Figure 3-6
Figure 3-7
NOTE: Some fluid may overflow from the vent plug as
the system builds heat and the fluid expands and seeks
a balanced level.
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Setting Up
Your Log
Splitter
WARNING
Much of the original
fluid has been drawn
into the cylinder and
hoses. Make certain to
refill the reservoir to
prevent damage to the
hydraulic pump.
NOTE: The log cradle
may be mounted in a
forward position at the
factory for shipping
purposes, it will be
remounted according to
the image in Fig. 3-5.
NOTE: Failure to refill
the reservoir tank will
void unit's warranty.
NOTE: Some fluid may
overflow from the vent
plug as the system
builds heat and the
fluid expands and
seeks a balanced level.