Summary of Contents for Briggs & Stratton Brute YTL-140-473
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YTL-140-473 35 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 V03232020 LSP35M...
Table of Contents General Warnings and Rules ................3 Hazard Signal Word Definitions ................4 Controls and Features Identification ..............5 Assembly Instructions ................... 7 Operation Instructions ..................12 Maintenance and Storage ................... 16 Troubleshooting ....................17 Specification ......................18 Parts Drawing &...
GENERAL WARNINGS READ and UNDERSTAND this manual completely before using 35 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.
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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.
Assembly Instructions STEP 1: Wheel Assembly 1. Attach the wheel (#35) to the hydraulic reservoir axle (#44) using a bearing (#78), flat washer Ø20 (#73) and tighten the wheel with the hex slotted nut M20 (#37). Lock the hex slotted nut M20 (#37) in place using the cotter pin Ø4x36 (#74).
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STEP 3: Attach the Beam Assembly 1. Attach the beam assembly (#17) to the hydraulic reservoir and secure using the hitch pin (#18) and R Pin (#21). STEP 4: Attach Engine 1. Place four polyurethane blocks (#81) and large flat washer Ø10 (#80) in the mounting plate. 2.
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STEP 5: Attach Hydraulic Hoses, Storage Tube, Log Cradles and Fenders 1. Put O ring Ø14x2.5 (#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 (#71) on the external filter connector (#50), attach the hydraulic hose (#7) to the connector (#50).
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STEP 6: Attach 4-way Wedge (Optional use, will not work with all wood) 1. Attach 4-way wedge (#88) to the wedge (#14), pass the steel wire rope (#90) around the piston rod and set it on the O lock ring (#89). ATTENTION: Cross wedge for HORIZONTAL SPLITTING use only STEP 7: Add Engine Oil 1.
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CAUTION Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable and extremely explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Unintentional startup can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation or laceration. Only use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum 86 octane rating. DO NOT mix oil and gasoline together.
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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NOTE: Serious accidents can happen when other people are allowed inside the work zone. Keep everyone else outside the work zone while operating the control lever. 7. Always wear safety gear, eye protection, gloves and work boots when operating the log splitter. 8.
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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 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 Slow cylinder rod speed when extending or SOLUTION: A,B,D,I retracting Wood will not split or splits extremely slowly SOLUTION: A,B,D,G,I Valve will not stay in detent or will not kick SOLUTION:H out of detent position Engine bogs down during splitting SOLUTION: This is normal...
Limited Warranty Warranty For two years from the date of purchase YTL International will replace for the original purchaser, or repair the log splitter. The warranty will not apply to any unit which was not assembled correctly, misused, overloaded or which has been used or operated contrary to our instructions, or which has been repaired or altered by anyone other than an authorized representative.