Midco Black Diamond BDH27 Operation Manual

27-ton & 37-ton vertical/horizontal log splitters

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27-TON & 37-TON

VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL LOG SPLITTERS

Operation Manual

MODEL #'s BDH27 (27-Ton), BDH37 (37-Ton)

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Page 1 27-TON & 37-TON VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL LOG SPLITTERS Operation Manual MODEL #’s BDH27 (27-Ton), BDH37 (37-Ton) This safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages in this manual. Failure to follow this important safety information may result in serious injury or death.
Page 2 DESIGNED IN THE USA For Service or Questions: Call 1-877-487-8275 or 720-287-5182 BLACK DIAMOND is a registered trademark of Midco Distributing, LLC. ® Distributed by Midco Distributing, LLC. Mendota Heights, MN 55120 USA...
Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information .............4 Intended Use ..................4 Personal Protective Equipment ............4 Safety Decals ..................5 General Safety ...................6 Preparation of the Log ...............6 Work Area ..................6 Operation of the Log Splitter ..............7 Repair and Maintenance Safety ............8 Hydraulic Safety .................8 Fire Prevention ...................9 Towing Safety ..................10...
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING WARNING: Read and understand the complete Operation Manual before assembling or using this product! Failure to comprehend and comply with warnings, cautions and instructions for assembly and operation could result in serious injury or death. Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time. Do not permit others that have not read and understood the complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.
Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY DECALS Make sure all safety warning decals are attached and in readable condition. Replace missing or defaced decals. Call 1-877-487-8275 for replacement decals. WARNING DANGER ATTENTION EQUIPMENT OPERATION SHALL ONLY BE PERFORMED IN THE DESIGNATED OPERATOR ZONE BY ONE PERSON UTILISER CET EQUIPEMENT SEUL, DEPUIS LA ZONE DE L’OPÉRATEUR DESIGNÉE EN ORANGE HORIZONTAL OPERATION...
Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER GENERAL SAFETY Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation instructions in the Operation Manual may result in serious injury or death. Read the Operation Manual before operation. • Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time. Do not permit others that have not read and understood the complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.
Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION OPERATION OF THE LOG SPLITTER Operate the log splitter from within the operation zone as shown in the diagrams below. The operator has the safest and most efficient access to the control valve and the beam in these locations. DANGER Failure to operate the log splitter in this position can result in serious injury or death.
Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE WARNING • Do not operate the log splitter when it is in poor mechanical condition or in need of repair. Frequently check that all nuts, bolts, screws, hydraulic fittings and hose clamps are tight. •...
Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FIRE PREVENTION CAUTION • Do not operate the log splitter near an open flame or spark. Hydraulic oil and gasoline are flammable and can explode. • Do not fill the gas tank while the engine is hot or running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION TOWING SAFETY • Check all local and state regulations regarding towing, licensing, and lights before towing your log splitter. • Check before towing to make sure that the log splitter is correctly and securely attached to the towing vehicle and that the safety chains are secured to the hitch or bumper of the vehicle with enough slack to allow turning.
Page 11 UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY List of tools needed for assembly: • Needle nose pliers • Scissors • Box Cutter or knife • (2) 17mm wrenches • (2) 19mm wrenches CAUTION Two (2) people may be required for assembly. 1. Cut and remove the box and additional packaging. 2.
Page 12 LOG CATCHER INSTALLATION Installation 1. Rotate Beam & Cylinder Assembly down from upright position and lock in place with the release pin. 2. Install the Log Catcher Assembly with Hex Bolts, M10 x 1.5 x 30mm C; Flat Washer, M10 D; Lock Washer, M10 E; Hex Nut, M10 x 1.5 F;...
Page 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DANGER WARNING: Read and understand the complete Operation Manual before assembling or using this product! Failure to comprehend and comply with warnings, cautions and instructions for assembly and operation could result in serious injury or death. Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time. Do not permit others that have not read and understood the complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.
Page 14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS Use 4-stroke automotive detergent oil. SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general use. Refer to the SAE Viscosity Grades chart in your engine owner’s manual for average temperature ranges. The engine manufacturer recommends using API SERVICE Category SE or SF oil. The engine oil capacity is 20 oz.
Page 15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION CAUTION: Turn Fuel Shut Off Valve to the “Off” position before towing to avoid flooding the engine. NOTE: The engine‘s maximum speed is factory preset at 3600 RPM as the no load speed. The throttle should be set at the maximum speed for wood splitting to reach the horsepower required for the pump.
Page 16 OPERATING INSATRUCTIONS NOTE: For operation in wooded areas, obtain a spark arrestor for the exhaust system. See the engine operating and maintenance manual and check with your authorized service center. See also Fire Prevention on page 9 of this manual. IMPORTANT: To extend the life of the hydraulic cylinder avoid bottoming out the wedge plate to the foot piece.
Page 17 2. Unpacking the Container (continued) ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW Item # Part # Description Qty. 108330 Tank & Engine Assembly (27-Ton) 108331 Tank & Engine Assembly (37-Ton) 108351 Tongue & Stand Assembly (27-Ton) 108352 Tongue & Jack Assembly (37-Ton) 108335 Beam & Cylinder Assembly (27-Ton) 108336 Beam &...
Page 18 LOG CATCHER ASSEMBLY Item # Part # Description Qty. 100157 Log Catcher Grate 100154 Log Catcher Support Plate 100155 Log Catcher Mount, Lower 100152 Log Catcher Mount, Upper 100165 Hex Bolt, M10 x 30mm 100089 Lock Washer, M10 100009 Hex Nut, M10 100161 Flat Washer, M10 100064 Button Head Screw, M10 x 30mm...
Page 19 TANK & TONGUE ASSEMBLY Item # Part # Description Qty. 108330 Tank & Engine Assembly (27-Ton) 108331 Tank & Engine Assembly (37-Ton) 100062 Wheel/Tire Assembly, 4.80 x 8 in. 100142 Flat Washer, 3/4 in. 100140 Castle Nut, 3/4-16, Clear Zinc 100143 Cotter Pin, 1/8 in.
Page 20 TANK AND ENGINE ASSEMBLY Item # Part # Description 108330 Tank & Engine Assembly (27-Ton) 108331 Tank & Engine Assembly (37-Ton) 108351 Tongue & Stand Assembly (27-Ton) 108352 Tongue & Jack Assembly (37-Ton) 100200 Hex Bolt M12 x 1.75 x 1.10mm, G8.8 100181 Flat Washer, M12 100023...
Page 21 BEAM BRACKET ASSEMBLY Item # Part # Description Qty. 108335 Beam & Cylinder Assembly (27-Ton) 108336 Beam & Cylinder Assembly (37-Ton) 100150 Beam Lock Bracket 100087 Beam Pivot Bracket 100021 Hex Bolt, M12 x 1.75 x 35mm, G8.8 100181 Flat Washer, M12 100023 Lock Washer, M12 100022...
Page 22 BEAM AND TANK ASSEMBLY Item # Part # Description Qty. 100131 Hitch pin, 5/8 in. x 6 1/4 in. 100132 R-Clip, 1/8 in., Fits 1/2 in. to 3/4 in.
Page 23 HYDRAULIC LINE ASSEMBLY Item # Part # Description Qty. 100136 Hydraulic Hose, 1/2 in. x 56 in. 108318 Hydraulic Hose, 1/2 in. x 38 in., High Pressure 1...
Page 24 TANK AND ENGINE ASSEMBLY Item # Part # Description Qty. 108344 Tank with Decals (27-Ton) 108345 Tank with Decals (37-Ton) 108346 Honda GX200 Pump Assembly 108347 Honda GX270 Pump Assembly 100129 Hex Bolt, M8 x 1.25 x 45MM, G8.8 100130 Flat Washer, M8 100128 Hex Nut, Nylock, M8 x 1.25, G8.8...
Page 25 PUMP AND ENGINE ASSEMBLY Item # Part # Description Qty. 107965 Engine, Honda GX200 (27-Ton) 107962 Engine, Honda GX270 (37-Ton) 100159 Bar, Key Stock, SQ 3/16 in. x 1-1/2 in. (27-Ton) 100483 Bar, Key Stock, SQ 1/4 in. x 1-1/2 in. (37-Ton) 100127 Lock Washer, M8 103901...
Page 26 BEAM ASSEMBLY Item # Part # Description Qty. 100015 Beam (27-Ton) 101417 Beam (37-Ton) 100217 Cylinder, 4.5 in., F 1/2 NPT (27-Ton) 100219 Cylinder, 5 in., F 1/2 NPT (37-Ton) 100035 Wedge, 8.5 in. (27-Ton) 101418 Wedge, 9 in. (37-Ton) 100030 Nipple, 1/2 NPT, 1/2 NPT 100034...
Page 27 TONGUE ASSEMBLY Item # Part # Description Qty. 100050 Tongue 100061 Ball Coupler Assembly, 2 in. 100080 Tongue Stand (27-Ton) 100378 2T Screw Jack (37-Ton) 100084 Manual Canister 100085 Hex Bolt, M6 x 1.0 x 20mm, G8.8 100445 Fender Washer, M6 100070 Shim, OD 75mm, ID 64mm x 1mm 100069...
Page 28 HARDWARE KIT Item # Part # Description Qty. 100166 Hardware Kit 100150 Beam Lock Assembly 100087 Beam Pivot Bracket Plate 100063 Hub Cap 100162 Hub Cap Tool 100143 Cotter Pin, 1/8 in. x 1-1/2 in. 100140 Castle Nut, 3/4 in.16 100142 Flat Washer, 3/4 in.
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Page 32 WARRANTY IMPORTANT NOTICE We, the manufacturer, reserve the right to change the product and/or specifications in this manual without notification. The manual is for information usage only and the pictures and drawings depicted herein are for reference only. Warranty Repair and Service Do not return this product to the store for warranty issues or repair.

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