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- Page 1 Professional Log Splitter Firewood Conveyor Owner’s Manual 2025 17RS, 22RS, 28 PRO 17VS - 17VS-C - 17VS-E 28C - 35C 28HO - 35HO 28SHO - 35SHO - 35SHOBW 28HDI - 35HDI FC16 - FC24 - FC32 - FC40...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Page(s) Copyright & Version information California Proposition 65 Information Important Safety Information 5-17 Hazard Signal Definitions Intended Use Personal Protective Equipment For Rental Companies Safety Decals General Safety Work Area Safety Safe Operation of the Log Splitter 11-12 Safe Preparation of the Log Hydraulic Safety... -
Page 3: Copyright & Version Information
Printed in the United States of America, all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced without written permission from Wolfe Ridge MFG - Eau Claire, WI USA 54703 All product specifcations are subject to change without notice to improve reliability, function, design, or otherwise. -
Page 4: California Proposition 65 Warnings
California Proposition 65 Warnings PETROLEUM PRODUCTS WARNING: Crude oil, gasoline, diesel fuel and other petroleum products can expose you to chemicals including toluene and benzene, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. -
Page 5: Important Safety Information
Important Safety WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions in this manual and on safety decals before operating this log splitter. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to operate this log splitter who has not read and understood this manual. -
Page 6: Personal Protective Equipment
Important Safety Personal Protective Equipment BEFORE operating this log splitter, make sure that you wear safety gear such as goggles or safety glasses, steel toed shoes and tight fitting gloves (without loose cuffs or draw strings). Always wear a protective hearing device when operating this log splitter. NEVER wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught by moving parts of this log splitter. - Page 7 Safety Decals (Continued) Make sure that all safety warning decals are in good condition and readable. Always replace missing or defaced decals. Contact Wolfe Ridge MFG at: 715-598-7790 for replacement decals. DANGER PINCH POINT Located on the top of the hydraulic cylinder of every...
- Page 8 Important Safety Safety Decals (Continued) DANGER PINCH POINT Located at the operators station of every log splitter. DANGER Located next to the gasoline/diesel engine of every log splitter.
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Page 9: General Safety
Important Safety General Safety Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death. ALWAYS read the operator’s manual before operation. It is located in the plastic canister on the machine. ALWAYS keep all bystanders and pets a minimum of 10 feet away from your work area when operating this log splitter. -
Page 10: Safe Operation Of The Log Splitter
Important Safety Work Area Safety ALWAYS use jack stands and block the wheels to prevent movement of the log splitter while in operation. ALWAYS keep the work area clean. Remove split wood around your log splitter immediately so that you don’t trip over it. ONLY operate your log splitter in daylight or under good artificial light. -
Page 11: Safe Preparation Of The Log
Important Safety Safe Operation of the Log Splitter ALWAYS shut off the engine even if you are leaving the log splitter for a short period of time. ALWAYS avoid contact with the muffler and other hot areas of the engine during operation or after running to prevent burns. -
Page 12: Repair And Maintenance Safety
Important Safety Repair and Maintenance Safety NEVER operate your log splitter when it is in poor mechanical condition or in need of repair. NEVER alter your log splitter in any manner. Such alterations may cause your log splitter to be unsafe and will void the warranty. NEVER tamper with the engine to run it at excessive speeds. -
Page 13: Fire Prevention
Important Safety Fire Prevention ALWAYS store gasoline in an approved - OSHA Standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1926.152(a)(1) - tightly sealed container. Store the container in a cool, dry place. ALWAYS turn the fuel shut off valve on the engine to the “OFF” position before towing the log splitter. -
Page 14: Battery Safety
Important Safety Use Caution When Working with Batteries EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR CONTACT WITH BATTERY COMPONENTS (LEAD/SULFURIC ACID) Sulfuric Acid and Lead: Flush eyes immediately with large EYE CONTACT amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while lifting lids. Seek immediatemedical attention if eyes have been exposed directly to acid. - Page 15 Important Safety Use Caution When Working with Batteries ALWAYS Disconnect the negative battery terminal cable before performing any service to the 12-Volt electrical system. Failure to follow this may result in injury and/or electrical system damage. DO NOT attempt to charge a frozen battery. Failure to follow this may result serious injury or death.
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Page 16: Towing Safety
45 mph when towing your log splitter models with a solid axle (no springs) (17RS, 22RS, 28 PRO, 28C, 35C) and the Firewood Conveyor. Models with spring mounted axles can be safely towed at posted highway speeds (28HO, 35HO, 28SHO, 35SHO, 17VS, 17VS-C). -
Page 17: Hydraulic Oil/Filter Recommendations
Capacities: - 17RS, 28 Pro - 14 gal. (gallons) total, 12 gal. to refill tank. - 22RS, 28C, 35C - 22 gal. total, 18 gal. to refill tank. - 28HO, 35HO, 17VS - 25 gal. total, 21 gal. to refill tank. -
Page 18: Engine Oil Recommendations
Operating ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS Read and understand the Honda or Kubota owners manual included with your splitter/conveyor or visit the appropriate website to download a digital copy. Honda: https://engines.honda.com/support-and-service/owners-manuals Kubota: https://www.kubotaengine.com/parts-service/ ENGINE FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS Read and follow the Honda or Kubota owners manual included with your splitter/conveyor for the engine fuel requirements. -
Page 19: On Site Set Up
Operating On-site Setup for Log Splitters DANGER! Do not operate this unit indoors or in an enclosed area or carbon monoxide poisoning will occur. Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or death. DANGER! Maintain a clean and clear path for all necessary movement around the log splitter Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or death. -
Page 20: Operation - Horizontal Wheeled & Industrial Log Splitters
Operating Horizontal Wheeled & Industrial Log Splitter DANGER! Do not operate this unit indoors or in an enclosed area or carbon monoxide poisoning will occur. Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or death. WARNING! Do not load logs greater than 450lbs. Failure to follow this may result in serious injury or death. -
Page 21: Using 4-Way & 6-Way Optional Splitting Wedges
Operating Horizontal Wheeled & Industrial Log Splitter 10. If your splitter is equipped with a manual or hydraulically adjustable multiple splitting wedge, adjust the multiple wedge to the center of the log. 11. Move the splitting valve by hand to start splitting the log. 12. -
Page 22: Operation - Vertical Log Splitters
Operating Vertical Log Splitter DANGER! Do not operate this unit indoors or in an enclosed area or carbon monoxide poisoning will occur. Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or death. WARNING! Do not load logs greater than 450lbs. Failure to follow this may result in serious injury or death. - Page 23 Operating Vertical Log Splitter Adjustments & Controls The 17VS, 17VS-C, and 17VS-E use a foot pedal control to engage the splitting ram / wedge. When the foot pedal is released, the ram / wedge should automatically return to the home position. There is a return spring that is adjustable behind the front panel via an eye bolt.
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Page 24: Operation - Skid Steer Log Splitters
Operating Skid Steer Log Splitter DANGER! Do not operate this unit indoors or in an enclosed area or carbon monoxide poisoning will occur. Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or death. DANGER! Avoid contact with sharp edges of the cutting wedges. Failure to follow this may result in serious injury or death. -
Page 25: Operation - Firewood Conveyor
Operating Firewood Conveyor NEVER wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught by moving parts of this firewood conveyor. Keep clothing and hair away from all moving parts when operating this firewood conveyor. DANGER! Do not operate this unit indoors or in an enclosed area or carbon monoxide poisoning will occur. - Page 26 Operating Firewood Conveyor Conveyor height adjustment Conveyor speed control Conveyor chain FWD / REV Using the included chains, adjust the grizzly bars and chip chute to the appropriate angles. Ideally, the wood should hit the bars, and slide down off afterwards. The chip chute should be adjusted parallel with the conveyor.
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Page 27: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Please consult the engine manual for specific oil grade and capacity. Hydraulic Oil and Filters At Wolfe Ridge MFG, your machine comes ready to use with all hydraulic systems filled with AW-32/ ISO-32 hydraulic oil. There is room for oil expansion, do not fill tanks completely full. - Page 28 3/8” of play side to side, it is time to replace slides. When installed, please contact your servicing dealer or Wolfe Ridge MFG to order more. These parts are low cost and prevent wear to the beam. To replace slides, just remove bolts and replace with new parts orientated the same way.
- Page 29 - If you feel that the pressure gauge is faulty or has been damaged, do not adjust main relief! Contact Wolfe Ridge MFG and replace gauge immediately. - To adjust main relief, first remove outer nut with ½” wrench. Then loosen jam nut with 9/16 wrench.
- Page 30 - If you feel that the pressure gauge is faulty or has been damaged, do not adjust main relief! Contact Wolfe Ridge MFG and replace gauge immediately. - On the 17VS, 17VS-C, and 17VS-E you will find the splitting valve pressure adjustment behind front panel, in the center of the machine assembly.
- Page 31 Trouble shooting Splitter Detent Adjustment All Wolfe Ridge horizontal log splitters come with Prince valve with a pressure release detent for the return stroke. This allows the main cylinder to retract on it’s own and stop when the pressure spikes at the home position. The Prince hydraulic valve detents are somewhat sensitive to temperature, so be sure oil temp is running between 70 and 120 degrees F before adjusting detents…...
- Page 32 Trouble shooting Auto Cycle Valve Some Wolfe Ridge log splitters offer or include the Prince Auto Cycle valve. This valve uses a pressure release detent on both split and retract functions. These detents will need adjustment periodically to ensure proper operation. The Prince hydraulic valve detents are somewhat sensitive to temperature, so be sure oil temp is running between 70 and 120 degrees F before adjusting detents…...
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Page 33: Warranty And Service Information
All Wolfe Ridge MFG equipment is covered by a 1 year parts and labor warranty from your date of purchase. Gasoline and diesel engines are covered separately by their manufacturers, please see their respective owner’s manual for details. - Page 34 Warranty and Service Serial numbers All Wolfe Ridge Log splitters and conveyors have a serial number stamped into the frame before paint. The location is always located near the jack or tongue at the front of the machine. Some early model High Output machines had a stamp or weld underneath the tongue (produced 2016 thru early 2017).
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Page 35: Maintenance Log / Notes
Maintenance Log Machine serial number_________________ Engine Serial number___________________ Your engine will have a serial number stamped into the crank case. This serial number is needed for any warranty repairs by authorized service centers only. In most cases, they also require the serial number to be listed on original invoice as well. -
Page 36: Contact Info
Wolfe Ridge MFG, LLC 4682 Anderson Drive Eau Claire, WI 54703 CONTACT INFO: Phone - +1 715-598-7790 Email - sales@wolferidgemfg.com Web - wolferidgemfg.com/contact...
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