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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 27 TON GASOLINE LOG SPLITTER GS2701 Rev:00 Record product information to reference when ordering parts or obtaining warranty coverage. P/N:710745451 Rev:00...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a FIRMAN log splitter. You have selected a high-quality, precision engineered log splitter designed and tested to give you years of satisfactory service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with log splitter products and how to avoid them. -
Page 3: Signal Words
INTRODUCTION SIGNAL WORDS DANGER WARNING CAUTION NOTICE Indicates a hazard Indicates a hazard Indicates information Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, considered Important, which, if not avoided, which, if not avoided, could result in minor or but not hazard-related. will result in death or could result in death moderate injury. - Page 4 INTRODUCTION Always keep feet away from the wedge slide and the hydraulic cylinder. Moving parts can crush or cut. Hot Surface- Muffler could cause burns resulting in serious injury. Open Flame alert - Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
- Page 5 INTRODUCTION WARNING! This product can expose you to chemicals including gasoline engine exhaust and lead and lead compounds, which are known to the state of California to cause cancer, and carbon monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Page 6: Maintenance And Storage
INTRODUCTION 5. Fuel: 5a. Use an approved fuel container. 5b. Never add fuel to a running or hot engine. 5c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. 5d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up any spilled fuel. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. -
Page 7: Features Controls And On Product Hazard Labels
FEATURES, CONTROLS AND ON -PRODUCT HAZARD LABELS Log Splitter 1. 2 in. (5.1 cm) Ball Coupler – For towing the log splitter behind your vehicle. 2. Mounting Plates – Holds hydraulic cylinder in place. 3. Hydraulic Cylinder – Converts hydraulic pressure into linear force. 4. - Page 8 FEATURES, CONTROLS AND ON -PRODUCT HAZARD LABELS Engine 1. Fuel Cap 2. 0.9 Gal (3.3L) Fuel Tank 3. Engine Switch 4. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick – Used to check and fill oil level. 5. Oil Drain Bolt – Used to drain engine oil. 6.
- Page 9 FEATURES, CONTROLS AND ON -PRODUCT HAZARD LABELS ② ③ ④ ① ⑨ ⑤ ⑧ ⑦ ⑥ English Customer Service: 1-844-FIRMAN1...
- Page 10 FEATURES, CONTROLS AND ON -PRODUCT HAZARD LABELS ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ English Customer Service: 1-844-FIRMAN1...
- Page 11 FEATURES, CONTROLS AND ON -PRODUCT HAZARD LABELS ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ 484LBS(219.5KG) English Customer Service: 1-844-FIRMAN1...
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Page 12: Parts Included
FEATURES, CONTROLS AND ON -PRODUCT HAZARD LABELS Parts Included Hardware Part Part Qty. Hardware Needed Tool Needed Qty. Bolt M6*20 1*10mm wrench or socket Manual Canister Washer Φ6 Bolt M12*110 1*18mm wrench or socket Washer Φ12 Tow Bar Lock Washer Φ12 Lock Nut M12 1*18mm wrench or socket Bolt M6*20... -
Page 13: Open Shipping Crate
1. Set the shipping crate on a solid, flat surface. 2. Carefully cut the shipping bands and remove lid of shipping crate. 3. Locate all hardware and components on GS2701 Parts Diagram and Parts List before beginning assembly. 1. Install The Manual Canister Attach the manual canister (69) to the tow bar (67) with three M6*20 bolts (41) and Ø6 washers (68). -
Page 14: Install The Fenders
ASSEMBLY 3. Install The Fenders 1. Attach the left fender (49) to the side of the hydraulic oil tank (48) with two M6 * 20 bolts (41) and M6 lock nuts (37). The safety reflector should be facing the back of the hydraulic oil tank (48). 2. -
Page 15: Install The Support Leg
ASSEMBLY 5. Install The Support Leg Unplug the pin and rotate the support leg (70) down , reinsert the pin . 6. Install the Beam 1. Attach the locking device (19) to the beam (1) with two M12*35 bolts (17), Ø12 washers (16), Ø12 lock washer (13) and M12 nuts (12). - Page 16 ASSEMBLY 3. Stand the beam (1) vertical on the foot plate. Remove the R pin (33) and hinge Pin (34) from the assembled unit. 4. Slowly back the assembled unit up to the beam (1). Insert the hinge Pin (34) and secure with R pin (33). 5.
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Page 17: Install The Engine
ASSEMBLY 7. Install The Engine 1. Place the engine (31) and base mounting (32) on the engine mounting platform with the recoil cover facing outward towards the wheel, and align the four holes on the engine base with the holes on the engine platform. 2. - Page 18 ASSEMBLY Hydraulic Hose (Pump-Valve) Connect the pump-valve hydraulic hose with sheath (61&62) to the pump outlet first, then the valve inlet. NOTICE Prior to assembly apply the teflon tape provided to the pump end only of the pump-valve hydraulic hose threads (61). Teflon tape should be wrapped in the same direction as the threads. As you wrap the Teflon tape, move the tape to cover new threads and overlap half of the piece below it.
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Page 19: Install The Log Catcher
ASSEMBLY Hydraulic Hose (Valve-Tank) Connect the valve-tank hydraulic hose with sheath (63&64) to the oil return filter first, then the valve outlet. NOTICE Prior to assembly apply the teflon tape provided to the oil return filter end only of the valve-tank hydraulic hose threads (63). -
Page 20: Operation
OPERATION 1. Location DANGER! Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. Even if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to carbon monoxide gas. Operate log splitter only outdoors and downwind at least 20 ft.(6 m) from occupied spaces with exhaust pointed away to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide accumulating. - Page 21 OPERATION Reduce Risk of Fire WARNING! Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in death or serious injury. Keep log splitter at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) from any structure, trees or vegetation over 12 in. (30 cm) in height.
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Page 22: Add Engine Oil
OPERATION 2. Oil and Gasoline Add Engine Oil 1. Place log splitter on a flat, level surface. 2. Using oil funnel provided 3. See engine manual provided for instructions. Oil Sentry™ The engine is equipped with Oil Sentry™ a switch designed to prevent engine from starting in a low oil or no oil condition. -
Page 23: Add Hydraulic Oil
OPERATION Add Hydraulic Oil 1. Make sure the log splitter is on a flat, level surface. 2. Remove the oil fill cap(A) from the hydraulic oil tank. 3. Add 4 gal. (15.1 L) of hydraulic oil. AW32, AW46, AW68 & universal hydraulic oil are all acceptable types of fluid. -
Page 24: Before Each Use Inspect The Log Splitter
OPERATION Before Each Use Inspect the Log Splitter WARNING! Before operating or using the log splitter, read and follow the instructions below and all safety information. Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious injury. ALWAYS use the log splitter for its intended use. ONLY use the log splitter to split wood logs, length wise with the grain. -
Page 25: Transporting The Log Splitter
OPERATION Transporting the Log Splitter 1. Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make certain the beam is locked securely with the horizontal beam pin. 2. Change the Jack Stand to transporting position. a) Pull out the support leg pin . b) With the help of another person, Support the Tow Bar and pivot the support leg up to the transporting position. -
Page 26: Starting The Engine
OPERATION Starting the Engine The log splitter must have at least 5 feet of clearance from combustible material. The log splitter needs to be on a dry and level surface with good footing. Do not work in mud, ice, brush or snow. When using the log splitter the operator zone must be maintained at all times. -
Page 27: Stopping The Engine
OPERATION Stopping the Engine 1. Rotate the engine switch(A) to the"OFF" position. 2. Move the fuel valve(B) to the "OFF" position. Always ensure that the Fuel Valve and the Engine Switch are in the “OFF” position when the engine is not in use. See engine manual provided for more information. Log Splitter Operation 1. -
Page 28: Maintenance - Storage
Follow the service intervals indicated in the following maintenance schedule. Service your log splitter more frequently when operating in adverse conditions. Contact our Technical Support Team at 1-844-347-6261 to locate the nearest FIRMAN service dealer for your log splitter maintenance needs. -
Page 29: Hydraulic Oil
Maintenance - Storage 5. To drain the oil, unscrew and remove the tank drain plug (50) on the bottom of the hydraulic tank. 6. Allow oil to completely drain from the tank into the container. 7. Install a new hydraulic oil filter (A). Drain any used oil from the filter removed into the container. 7a. -
Page 30: Long Term Storage
Maintenance - Storage Long Term Storage If the log splitter will not be used for more than 60 days, prepare it for long term storage as follows: 1. Retract the wedge to protect the rod from corrosion. 2. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting- Specifications
Cold weather can result in slow hydraulic cylinder G-Cold ambient temperature operation.Change to recommended hydraulic oil. H-Broken pump / Engine coupler Check and replace coupler I-Defective pump or engine Contact service center For all other issues, contact authorized dealer or Firman customer service. English Customer Service: 1-844-FIRMAN1... - Page 32 Troubleshooting – Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Model GS2701 27 Ton Ram Force 11.2 seconds Cycle Time 4 gal (15.1 L) Hydraulic Tank Capacity 24 in. (61 cm) Max Log Length 133 lb. (60 kg) Max Log Weight 2 in. (5.1 cm) Coupler Ball Size 16 in.
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Page 33: Parts Diagrams - Parts Lists
Parts Diagrams - Parts Lists PARTS DIAGRAM AND PART LIST GS2701 PARTS DIAGRAM English Customer Service: 1-844-FIRMAN1... - Page 34 Parts Diagrams - Parts Lists GS2701 LOG SPLITTER Qty. Qty. Description Description NO. Part Number NO. Part Number Washer 3/4 in. 710717124 710717090 Beam Wheel 710417010 Wedge Pin 710727022 Hydraulic Oil Tank 710417015 710417011 Hydraulic Cylinder Fender(left) 710717091 Right Angle Joiner...
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Page 35: Engine Warranty
Log Splitter Repair / Replacement Warranty FIRMAN warrants to the original purchaser that the log splitter components will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year (parts and labor) and 2 years (parts and technical support) from the original date of purchase 90 days (parts and labor) and 180 days (parts) for commercial &... -
Page 36: Warranty Exclusions
Service – Warranty FIRMAN will provide you with a case number for warranty service. Please keep it for future reference. Repairs or replacements without prior authorization, or at an unauthorized repair facility, will not be covered by log splitter or engine warranty. - Page 37 FIRMAN POWER EQUIPMENT 8644 W. LUDLOW DR. PEORIA, AZ 85381 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use 1-844-347-6261 without the written permission is expressly prohibited. WWW.FIRMANPOWEREQUIPMENT.COM P/N:710745451 Rev:00...
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