____ Guards and Shields Installed ____ Hydraulic Fittings Tight - No Leaks ____ Review Operating and Safety Instructions ____ Hydraulic Lines Free and in Good Condition ____ Lubricate Wood splitter ____ Frame Anchored to Face Plate Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Skid Pro products are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, for a period of One Year from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with the opera�ng and maintenance instruc�ons supplied with the unit.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Always give your Guru the serial number of your Skid Pro Skid Steer Mounted Log Splitter when order- ing parts or requesting service or other information. The wood splitter is equipped with a serial plate where indicated. Please mark the number in the space provided for easy reference.
This manual covers the WX410-SKD, WX430-SKD and WX470-SKD Skid Steer Mounted Log Splitter. Keep this manual handy for reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your Skid Pro Guru or the Distributor if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manuals.
When getting familiar with the Skid Pro product, notice Product Decals indicate machine model and serial that there are numerous decals located on the machine.
IMPORTANT – To avoid confusing equipment protection with personal safety messages, a signal word IMPORTANT indicates a situation that if not avoided, could result in damage to the machine. Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
GENERAL SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Skid Pro Skid Steer Mounted Log Splitter. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else 1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and who is going to use, maintain or work around the Log...
- DON'T TRY IT. 8. Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may result in serious injury or death and may impair the function and life of the equipment. Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
If the elderly are assisting steer - - particularly during a turnover when the with the work, their physical limitations need to be operator could be pinned under the ROPS or the recognized and accommodated. skid steer. Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
11. Do not load the splitter when the wedge is in mo- tion. 12. Do not try to split logs across the grain. Some kinds can burst or splinter and fly out of wood split- ter causing injury. Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
22. Do not operate on slopes or hillsides. Sloping ter- rain can cause logs to roll or slip. 23. Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelery, and clothing away from all moving and/or rotating parts. 24. Review safety instructions annually. Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
10. When completing a maintenance or service func- tion, make sure all safety shields and devices are installed before placing unit in service. Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
Forestry & Lawn Equipment below can be used. Make periodic reviews of Safety and Operation a standard practice for all operators. Review again at the startup of every season. Sign-off Form Date Owner Employee Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
New safety signs are available from your authorized Guru. Refer to Safety Sign Explanations on page 17 to understand the meaning of the safety decals. Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
4. Warning! Keep feet away from falling split wood! Always wear steel toed footwear while machine is operating to avoid serious personal injury. Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
13. Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the sign in place. 14. Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece of sign backing paper. Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before operating, servicing, The Skid Pro Skid Steer Mounted Log Splitter is designed adjusting, repairing or unplugging. to split any kind of wood or log. Be familiar with the wood splitter before starting.
WOOD SPLITTER COMPONENTS The Skid Pro Skid Steer Log Splitter consists of a wedge on the end of a hydraulic cylinder for splitting wood or logs. The remote on the skid steer is used to provide pressurized oil to the valve and cylinder to split the wood or log.
7. Install and secure all guards, doors and covers before starting. 8. Review the Controls section in the skid steer op- erator's manual to be familiar with the control set- tings and functions before operating wood splitter. Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
50 Lpm WX470-SKD 10 US gpm 38 Lpm Flow rate @ 3000 psi (207 bar) IMPORTANT! Do not use a higher hydraulic setting than indicated above. Damage could occur to your splitter hydraulic system. Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
Use the hydraulic controls in the cab to Fig. 2 WX410-SKD and WX430-SKD move the cylinder in and out when split- ting with the WX410-SKD & WX430-SKD inverted models. Direct the flow through the front outlets. Place the remote hydraulic circuit in detent to provide hydraulic power to the control valve on WX470-SKD.
Raise the loader and tilt the face plate until it is fully seated in the mounting plate. 5. Ensure the Log Splitter mounting plate is securely latched to skid steer face plate by engaging the lock pins. Latched Fig. 4 MOUNTING Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
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7. Raise the loader and frame. 8. Reverse the above procedure when unhooking. 9. Place planks or boards under the splitter frame for extra support if required. Safely route hoses Fig. 5 HYDRAULICS Fig. 6 MOUNTED Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
4. Review the location and function of all controls (refer to Section 4.6) 5. Review the work site and plan the project before starting. 6. Transport the splitter to the worksite (refer to Sec- tion 4.10). Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
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7. Lower the loader to move the splitter closer to the ground. 8. Starting: a. WX410-SKD, WX430-SKD Models: • Climb into cab and start engine (refer to skid steer manual). • Engage the remote outlet hydraulic circuit. • Increase engine speed to mid or 3/4 rpm.
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10. Log Placement: A. For the WX410-SKD & WX430-SKD Model: a. Move the skid steer and position the frame over wood or log. b. Lower the frame to position the wood or log. c. Split the wood or log. Positioning Splitting Fig.
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Move the frame into the vertical configura- Lock Bracket tion. e. Engage the frame lock bracket and secure. Lower frame and support base on the ground. Frame Latch Vertical Lock Bracket Fig. 11 HORIZONTAL TO VERTICAL Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
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Vertical Fig. 12 WORKPLACE e. Secure the frame lock bracket before using the WX470-SKD in the vertical configuration. Fig. 13 FRAME LOCK BRACKET Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
Reduce speed on rough roads and surfaces. • Do not drink and drive. Skid Pro Log Splitters are designed to be easily and conveniently moved from work site to work site. When transporting, follow this procedure: 1. Be sure all bystanders are clear of the wood splitter.
11. Store the wood splitter in an area away from human activity. 12. Do not allow children to play on or around the stored wood splitter. Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
Annually condition. Wash and clean wood splitter. • When completing a maintenance or service func- tion, make sure all safety shields and devices are installed before placing unit in service. Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
Tighten any fitting that is leaking. Ensure fittings are clean and free of dirt. 100 hours or monthly, grease frame slide here. IMPORTANT Do Not over grease. Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
SERVICE RECORD TABLE See Lubrication and Maintenance sections for details of service. Copy this page to continue record. ACTION CODE CLEAN GREASE HOURS SERVICED MAINTENANCE 100 Hours or Monthly Frame Slide Annually CL Wood splitter Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
The following table lists some problems that may be encountered, with possible causes and solutions. If a problem persists after reading through the Troubleshooting section, contact the local Guru, distributor or Skid Pro. Have the machine serial number ready. Problem Cause Solution Oil filter plugged.
(168 cm x 91 cm x 56 cm) (244 cm x 91 cm x 56 cm) (244 cm x 91 cm x 66 cm) (L x W x H) Accessories 4-way Splitting Wedge Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
158–170 tighten the swivel nut with the second. Torque to values shown. Values shown are for non-lubricated connections. If a torque wrench is not available, use the FFFT (Flats From Finger Tight) method. Skid Pro Wood Splitter Manual Rev Feb-2020...
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