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Powerhorse M11965B Owner's Manual

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M11965B
Instructions for Assembly, Testing, Operation, Servicing, & Storage
Log Splitter: Outdoor hydraulic powered machine that splits wood logs.
All operators of this equipment must read and completely understand all safety information, operating instructions, maintenance and
storage instructions. Failure to properly operate and maintain the log splitter could result in serious injury to the operator and bystanders
from moving parts that can crush or cut, flying objects, burns, fire or explosion, escaping high pressure hydraulic fluid, or carbon
monoxide poisoning in particular, be aware of the following hazards.
Crush and Cut Hazards
Moving parts can crush and cut hands and fingers. Keep hands clear of endplate, wedge, logs, and log strippers while splitting.
High Pressure Hydraulic Fluid Hazards
High fluid pressures and temperatures are developed in hydraulic log splitters. Hydraulic fluid escaping through even a pin-size hole
opening can puncture skin and cause severe blood poisoning. Inspect hydraulic system regularly for possible leaks. Never check for
leaks with your hand while the system is pressurized. Seek medical attention immediately if injured by escaping fluid.
Fire Hazards
Keep a fire extinguisher with you that is rated for ordinary combustibles and flammable liquids.
READ YOUR TRACTOR MANUAL TO DETERMINE HOW TO HOOK UP TO TRACTOR
ASSEMBLY REQUIRED: This product requires assembly before use. See "Assembly" section for instructions.
INSPECT COMPONENTS. Closely inspect upon receipt to make sure no components are missing or damaged. See "Assembly"
section for instructions on whom to contact to report missing or damaged parts.
HYDRAULICS: There are many variations of auxiliary hydraulic connections on tractors. Read your tractor manual or check with
your local dealer to determine how to properly connect the log splitter to your tractor's auxiliary hydraulics.
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION HOSE NOT INCLUDED: You need to provide your own supply and return hoses for connecting
the log splitter to your tractor's auxiliary hydraulic connections. See p. 10 for instructions on determining the type and length of hoses
you will need.
DETERMINE TRACTOR RPM THAT WILL PRODUCE THE PROPER HYDRAULIC FLOW RATE: Your tractor's engine
speed will determine the flow rate, and it is unsafe to operate the log splitter at a flow rate higher than 11 GPM. You should read your
tractor manual in advance to know how to keep the flow rate at or below 11 GPM before you operate the log splitter.
Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders
Owner's Manual
READ and UNDERSTAND this manual completely before using log splitter.
Call PowerHorse Product Support 1-866-443-2576
ITEM NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER: _______________
WARNING
STOP!
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  • Page 1 11 GPM. You should read your tractor manual in advance to know how to keep the flow rate at or below 11 GPM before you operate the log splitter. Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Call PowerHorse Product Support 1-866-443-2576...

  • Page 2: Hazard Signal Word Definitions

    Hazard Signal Word Definitions...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Hazard Signal Word Definitions ......................2 Table of Contents ............................. 3 About Your Log Splitter ........................... 4 Safety Label Locations ..........................5 Machine Component Identification ......................7 Initial Set-up ............................. 8 Connecting to Tractor & Transporting to Job Site ................... 9 Before Each Use –...

  • Page 4: About Your Log Splitter

    Follow all safety precautions presented throughout this manual. A summary of important safety information can be found at the end of this manual. Contact Powerhorse Product Support at 1-866-443-2576 for any questions about the appropriate use of this log splitter and/or optional accessories.

  • Page 5: Safety Label Locations

    Decal, Horizontal Lock 791352 Decal, Connecting/Driving 778714 Decal, Vertical Lock Always make sure safety labels are in good condition. If a safety label is missing or not legible, order new labels or unsafe operation could result. Contact Powerhorse Product Support at 1-866-443-2576.
  • Page 6 from air intakes.  NEVER use inside homes, garages, or sheds. EVEN IF you run a fan or open doors and windows. See product manual for more details. WARNING Safety Label Locations PN 39259 ©2005 Northern Tool + Equipment Co. 1-800-270-0810 POISONOUS GAS This product's use gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless gas that can...

  • Page 7: Machine Component Identification

    Machine Component Identification Description Description Category 1 Lower Pin Log Cradle Category 2 Lower Pin Vertical Lock Pin Category 1 Upper Pin Manual Tube Category 2 Upper Pin Beam Cylinder Endplate Hydraulic Return Port Stripper Valve Horizontal Lock Wedge Hydraulic Supply Port...

  • Page 8: Initial Set-Up

    Initial Set-up IMPORTANT! Carefully read and follow all instruction for initial assembly and set-up of this log splitter. Failure to properly assembly and set up this equipment could result in serious injury to the user or bystanders, or cause equipment damage. Closely inspect all log splitter components.

  • Page 9: Connecting To Tractor & Transporting To Job Site

    Connecting to Tractor & Transporting to Job Site WARNING The log splitter must be correctly mounted and then attached to the tractor hydraulic system for safe operation. Follow the instructions below for safety mounting and connecting the log splitter. 1. Read Review your tractor manual or check with your dealer for instructions and safety information about how to properly connect the log splitter to your tractor’s hydraulics.
  • Page 10 Connecting to Tractor & Transporting to Job Site 4. Measure & cut Measure & cut hydraulic hoses to the appropriate length for connecting log hydraulic hoses splitter to tractor hydraulics: to correct a. You will need to supply two 1/2” hydraulic hoses rated for 3000 PSI with male, 1/2” length.
  • Page 11 Connecting to Tractor & Transporting to Job Site Tractor return hose Tractor supply hose Connect the hydraulic hoses: 5. Connect a. Connect one hose from the tractor’s hydraulic supply port to the supply inlet port on hydraulic hoses the log splitter’s control valve. b.
  • Page 12 Connecting to Tractor & Transporting to Job Site Check the hydraulic components carefully: 7. Hydraulic Visually inspect all hoses and clamps/fittings for cracks, fraying, kinks, or other components damage. Check all components for oily residue, which may indicate a leak. Do NOT operate the log splitter if there is any indication of damage or oily residue.
  • Page 13 Connecting to Tractor & Transporting to Job Site Towing: 1. Read Review towing safety instructions in your vehicle manual. instructions 2. Drive to desired Drive tractor and log splitter carefully to desired work site. location (See instructions on pg.15 on selecting an appropriate work site) Important safety instructions: ...

  • Page 14: Before Each Use - Work Site Selection And Set Up

    Before Each Use – Work Site Selection and Set Up Step One: Inspect and maintain log splitter before each use If the log splitter has been used previously, it must be inspected and maintained BEFORE EACH SUBSEQUENT USE. WARNING ALWAYS shut off the tractor, disconnect hydraulic lines, and relieve system pressure before inspecting, cleaning, adjusting, or repairing the splitter.
  • Page 15 Before Each Use – Work Site Selection and Set Up  NEVER adjust the pressure setting of the valve.  If injured by escaping fluid, no matter how small the wound is, see a doctor at once. A typical injection injury may be a small puncture wound that does not look serious. However, severe infection or reaction can result if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately by a doctor who is familiar with injection injuries.

  • Page 16: Splitting Operation

    Splitting Operation WARNING Before starting this log splitter, review the following instructions and safety information for safe operation of the log splitter. Failure to follow these rules may result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders from moving parts that crush, cut, or entangle from flying objects, burns, fire, falling or tripping, or from carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Page 17 Splitting Operation 1. Put on Wear the following protective clothing and safety gear: protective 1. Eye protection. Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating the machine. Pieces clothing / of log may fly out and serious eye injury can occur. gear 2.
  • Page 18 Splitting Operation b) Set to Vertical Splitting Position Vertical Pull out horizontal lock latch rod, grasp and lift beam until it rotates into vertical position. position Vertical Lock Crush hazard. The beam is heavy – do not let it just drop. It could crush WARNING: fingers or cause damage to the splitter.
  • Page 19 Splitting Operation Load log onto beam with a cut end against the endplate – positioned for a lengthwise 4. Load log cut. Notes: a) The log splitter is designed only for cutting lengthwise with the grain, NOT for cutting across the grain.
  • Page 20 Splitting Operation 5. Extend Move Split Control Lever toward endplate to extend wedge and split log. wedge SPLIT CONTROL LEVER OPERATION Important safety instructions:  Operator position. ALWAYS operate the log splitter from the manufacturer’s indicated OPERATOR POSITION. (See diagram above.) Other positions are unsafe because they can increase the risk of injury from crushing, cutting, flying objects, or burns.
  • Page 21 Splitting Operation WARNING: NEVER attempt to remove a stuck log by:  Modifying the splitter.  Adding attachments to the splitter. Personal injury could result from log or metal pieces flying out at high speed toward the operator or bystanders, or the splitter could become damaged. 8.

  • Page 22: Storage

    Storage Follow the instructions below for storing your log splitter between uses 1. Retract wedge Retract the wedge completely to keep the rod protected from corrosion. 2. Wipe with oily rag Wipe the beam and wedge with an oily rag to prevent corrosion. 3.

  • Page 23: Periodic Maintenance

    Periodic Maintenance In addition to the maintenance performed with each use, periodic maintenance should also be performed according to the following schedule. WARNING ALWAYS shut off the tractor engine and relieve system pressure before cleaning, adjusting, or repairing the splitter. Relieve system pressure by moving Split Control Lever back and forth several times.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    I- Internal control valve leak Return control valve for authorized repair J- Damaged cylinder piston Return cylinder for authorized repair K- Internally damaged cylinder Return cylinder for authorized repair Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Call Powerhorse Product Support 1-866-443-2576...

  • Page 25: Specifications

    The manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements in design and/or changes in specifications at any time without incurring any obligation to install them on units previously sold. Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Call Powerhorse Product Support 1-866-443-2576...

  • Page 26: Parts Breakdown - Exploded View 11965 - Rev B

    Parts Breakdown – Exploded View 11965 – Rev B...
  • Page 27 Lower Pivot Weldment 791119 Horizontal Bracket 788243 Latch Rod 788244 Latch Rod Pin 788245 Latch Spring 790472 Beam Pivot Pin 791183 Vertical Latch Pin 791108 Tow Bar Weldment 778674 Cotter Pin 790522 Horizontal Beam Lock 791355 Powerhorse Beam Decal 790471 Manual Tube...

  • Page 28: Summary Of Important Safety Information For Operation

    Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation WARNING Carefully read and make sure you understand the following safety information before using the log splitter. Improper use or maintenance of the log splitter can result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders from moving parts that can crush or cut, flying objects, burns, fire or explosion, escaping high pressure hydraulic fluid, or carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Page 29 Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation Safety in Transporting to Job Site  Read tractor instructions. Review safety instructions in your tractor manual with regard to driving with 3-point h itch mounted equipment attached.  Securely attached. Be sure the log splitter is securely attached before transporting. ...
  • Page 30 Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation  Hydraulic system. Check the hydraulic system (hoses, tubing, clamps/fittings, pump, and cylinder) carefully before each use. Do not operate the log splitter with frayed, kinked, cracked or damaged hydraulic hoses, fittings, or tubing, or if oily residue is observed on any of the components.
  • Page 31 Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation  Know how to stop. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and with the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the log splitter and relieve system pressures quickly if needed. ...
  • Page 32 Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation Split log pile. Move each log away from log splitter after it is split. Split logs left near the log splitter are a trip hazard o Remove hands. Remove both hands from log before activating Split Control Lever. o Hand activate.

  • Page 33: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly Instructions Closely inspect all log splitter components. If you have missing or damaged components, please contact Powerhorse Product Support at 1-866-443-2576. !CAUTION: Heavy lifting required. Some of the components in these assembly instructions are heavy and cannot be lifted by one person safely. Please plan on assembling this product when another person can be available to help out.
  • Page 34 Assembly Instructions Bracket Assembly Contents: Lower Pivot Assembly Horizontal Vertical Side Brackets Brackets Brackets Manual Bag Contents: Owner’s Hydraulic Manual Valve...
  • Page 35 Assembly Instructions Fastener Bag Contents: Actual fastener size shown in the assembly steps Horizontal Latch to Beam M12-1.75 X 35 HHSF Part # 82551 Qty: 2 Lynch Pin Cotter Pin Part # 39159 Part # 778674 Qty: 5 Qty: 1 Cradles to Beam M8-1.25 X 30 HHSF Part # 82545...
  • Page 36 Assembly Instructions Step 1 – Beam Assembly Tools Needed  Rotate cylinder 180° and place cylinder in trunnion mounts on beam (see Step 2 image for the correct orientation) Rotate Cylinder 180° Trunnion Mount Cylinder...
  • Page 37 Assembly Instructions Step 2 – Beam Assembly Tools Needed  Support the end of the cylinder until connected to the wedge  22mm Wrench  Ensure the ports on the cylinder are facing up (2 needed)  Remove the existing bolt and nut from the wedge ...
  • Page 38 Assembly Instructions Step 3 – Beam Assembly Tools Needed  Align hole in wedge with the hole in the cylinder rod  22mm Wrench  Install the existing bolt and nut to connect the wedge to the cylinder. (2 Needed) ...
  • Page 39 Assembly Instructions Step 4 – Log Stripper Assembly Tools Needed  Align holes in the log stripper with the holes in the trunnion mount  13mm Wrench  Attach the log stripper to beam using the nuts and bolts from Parts ...
  • Page 40 Assembly Instructions Step 5 – Tow Bar Assembly Tools Needed  Align holes on the tow bar to the lower pivot assembly.  15mm Wrench  Install (4) bolts and (4) nuts and hand tighten to allow for adjustment.  Torque Wrench ...
  • Page 41 Assembly Instructions Step 6 – Tow Bar Assembly Tools Needed   15mm Wrench Align holes in mast with the holes in the lower pivot assembly.  Torque Wrench  Install (4) bolts and (4) nuts and hand tighten to allow for adjustment. ...
  • Page 42 Assembly Instructions Step 7 – Tow Bar Assembly Tools Needed   15mm Wrench Align horizontal, vertical and side brackets as shown below. Hand  16mm Wrench tighten bolts initially to allow for movement during bracket assembly.  Torque Wrench ...
  • Page 43 Assembly Instructions Step 8 – Tow Bar Assembly Tools Needed  Place tow bar assembly on flat surface and orient as shown below.  Pliers Make sure a helper holds onto the top of the beam assembly during the remainder of this step. The beam is very heavy and dangerous if it tips over.
  • Page 44 Assembly Instructions Step 9 – Tow Bar Assembly Tools Needed  Insert vertical pin through vertical pin hole in tow bar assembly and beam assembly.  Insert lynch pin through hole in vertical pin to secure. Fasteners Needed from Parts Bag: Vertical Pin Part #: 791183 Lynch Pin...
  • Page 45 Assembly Instructions Step 10 – Horizontal Latch Bracket Assembly Tools Needed   18mm Wrench Install the horizontal latch bracket to the beam assembly in orientation  Torque Wrench shown below, using (2) bolts and (2) nuts.  Torque to 71 ft.-lb. ...
  • Page 46 Assembly Instructions Step 11 – Log Cradle Assembly Tools Needed  Install (2) bolts and (2) nut into the bottom holes of the beam.  13mm Wrench  Using the slots in the bottom of each log cradle arm, rest the log cradle ...
  • Page 47 Assembly Instructions Step 12 – Top Link Pins Tools Needed  Install Category 1 and Category 2 top link pins into their respective holes.  Insert (2) lynch pins into top link pins to secure.  Insert remaining (2) lynch pins into lower link pins according to which Category Link you have.
  • Page 48 Assembly Instructions Step 13 – Control Valve Tools Needed  Slide control valve handle into the clevis slots on the control valve.  Pliers  Align holes in handle with clevis holes.  Insert the supplied pins through holes and secure with supplied bridge clips.
  • Page 49 Assembly Instructions Step 14 -Fittings Tools Needed   7/8” Wrench Remove plug from cylinder port and discard  (2 needed) Lubricate O-ring and threads on fitting with clean oil  Orientate (1) Valve Fitting so that nut/washer/O-ring assembly is ...
  • Page 50 Assembly Instructions Step 15 - Fittings Tools Needed  Remove plugs from ports in control valve  7/8” Wrench  Lubricate O-ring and threads on fitting with clean oil  3/4” Wrench  Looking at fitting from end with nut/washer/O-ring assembly, turn nut ...
  • Page 51 Assembly Instructions Step 16 - Fittings Tools Needed  Remove plugs from ports in control valve  1 1/4” Wrench  Lubricate O-ring and threads on fitting with clean oil  1 1/16” Wrench  Looking at fitting from end with nut/washer/O-ring assembly, turn nut ...
  • Page 52 Assembly Instructions Step 17 – Tractor Hoses Tools Needed   Crescent Wrench Route high pressures hoses from tractor to Valve to Hose Fittings as (2 needed) shown below.  Screw finger-tight high pressure hoses to Valve to Hose Fittings. ...

  • Page 53: Limited Warranty

    Transportation costs to and from service center is the responsibility of the customer. In addition to the normal warranty, Powerhorse shall warrant any normal wear item from defects in material or workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase by user.
  • Page 54 Manufactured by Northern Tool + Equipment Co., 2800 SouthCross Drive West P.O. Box 1499 Burnsville, MN 55337-0499...

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