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  • Page 2 Thank You for Purchasing a Split-fire Log Splitter! We appreciate having you as our customer and wish you many years of safe and satisfactory operation with your machine. SPLIT-FIRE SALES INC. 285633 Airport Road Norwich, ON N0J 1P0 Canada 1-877-548-3473 / 519-468-3647...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction ....................4 How to use your Owner’s Manual ..........4 Product Identification ..............6 Warranty ..................7 2. Safety ......................8 Safety Labels ...................8 Wood Handling Safety ..............10 Operation Safety ................11 Worksite Safety ................14 Option Safety / Operation ............16 2.51 Log Lifter ..................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    On the three-point hitch log splitters, the “Back” refers to the 3 PT hitch end and the log stop is at the “Front”. Your machine has been tested and inspected to pass quality control at Split-fire’s Manufacturing facility to ensure good performance prior to leaving the factory.
  • Page 5 2000, 3000 & 4000 Series 3-Point Introduction Owners Manual While reading the manual, important messages are used to bring the operator’s attention where there may be safety concerns relating to machine damage and important servicing information. Please read all these messages to avoid personal injury and machine damage. The three main messages will start with: WARNING!!!: which suggests, a strong chance of personal...

  • Page 6: Product Identification

    2000, 3000 & 4000 Series 3-Point Introduction Owners Manual Product Identification If you ever need to contact your dealer or the manufacturer for parts or questions regarding the operation or servicing of the machine, it is important to have the model number as well as all the necessary identification numbers.

  • Page 7: Warranty

    Owners Manual Warranty Split-Fire Sales Inc. guarantees the original purchaser of any new Split-Fire machine, that the same is free of defects in workmanship or materials that may cause performance failure, subject to the condition’s hereafter. Split-fire must be contacted before the problem on the machine has been fixed.

  • Page 8: Safety

    2000, 3000 & 4000 Series 3-Point Safety Owners Manual 2. Safety Safety Labels The machine safety labels shown in the section below are very important. They are placed in areas on the machine that draw the attention of the operator to potential safety hazards on the machine. If at any time the stickers are removed, or come off, contact your dealer or the manufacturer immediately for replacement decals.
  • Page 9 2000, 3000 & 4000 Series 3-Point Safety Owners Manual...

  • Page 10: Wood Handling Safety

    2000, 3000 & 4000 Series 3-Point Safety Owners Manual Wood Handling Safety WARNING!!! - NEVER HANDLE WOOD ON THE SAWN ENDS; BLOCKS SHOULD ALWAYS BE HELD BY THE BARK SIDES! HANDLING BLOCKS ON THE SAWN END INCREASES RISK FOR PERSONNEL INJURY WARNING!!! - NEVER LIFT HEAVY/OVERSIZE LOGS BY YOURSELF.

  • Page 11: Operation Safety

    2000, 3000 & 4000 Series 3-Point Safety Owners Manual Operation Safety ✓ Carefully read and understand all the instructions pertaining to the log splitter in the operator’s manual before operating your new machine. Anyone who operates or services this machine must read the owner’s manual first.
  • Page 12 2000, 3000 & 4000 Series 3-Point Safety Owners Manual ✓ The owner is responsible for accidents and injuries to themselves and/or other persons operating their machine. If others are permitted to use this machine it is the responsibility of the owner to train users. ✓...
  • Page 13 2000, 3000 & 4000 Series 3-Point Safety Owners Manual ✓ Your machine is designed to split wood only! Stones, metal, brush, gravel, and other foreign objects will cause damage to the machine and increase the chance of personal injury or death. ...

  • Page 14: Worksite Safety

    2000, 3000 & 4000 Series 3-Point Safety Owners Manual Worksite Safety ✓ Keep area around the log splitter clear from tall grass, debris, tools, and wood chunks/bark at all times. ✓ Operate log splitter on level surface only.  Do not operate your machine in enclosed areas. Your engine produces Carbon monoxide, which is extremely dangerous if used in enclosed area.
  • Page 15 2000, 3000 & 4000 Series 3-Point Safety Owners Manual  Hands should not be lower than halfway down the sides of the block when splitting. If hands are lower and a log falls, fingers may get pinched between the log and the shelves. ✓...

  • Page 16: Option Safety / Operation

    2.51 Log Lifter The hydraulic log lifter add-on is a great addition when splitting large oversize logs but must be operated with care. If installation is not completed by a Split-Fire technician, follow installation manual associated with the option. Log Lifter Safety Do NOT exceed 500lbs load capacity.
  • Page 17 NOTE!!! If your log splitter is designed with a closed center hydraulic system, different log lifter valving will apply. If you are experiencing difficulties with proper log splitter and log lifter operation, contact Split-fire for details concerning this system.

  • Page 18: Operation

    2000, 3000 & 4000 Series 3-Point Operating Instructions Owners Manual Operation Before Operation and 3 Point Connection Before operating your machine, inspect it to ensure it is in good working order. If your log splitter is equipped with a PTO kit, please refer to section 3.15 below for connection instructions as the procedure varies from a Non-PTO equipped log splitter.
  • Page 19 2000, 3000 & 4000 Series 3-Point Operating Instructions Owners Manual 5. Insert the hoses in the rear hydraulic remotes on the tractor. The 2 hoses should be inserted in the appropriate remotes as per the tractor owner’s manual. If the owner’s manual does not specify, contact a local dealer that represents your tractors’...

  • Page 20: Pto Kit Log Splitter Connection

    2000, 3000 & 4000 Series 3-Point Operating Instructions Owners Manual 3.15 PTO Kit Log Splitter Connection Before operating your machine, inspect it to ensure that it is in good working order. 1. It is important that you have read and understood all safety recommendations before operating the Log Splitter.
  • Page 21 3 PT Hitch. If you have questions regarding your PTO pump and torque arm positioning, contact Split-Fire service directly. 7. Place the PTO pump on the tractor. Do not connect the torque arm to your brace location until after the splitter is connected to the 3 PT linkage.
  • Page 22 2000, 3000 & 4000 Series 3-Point Operating Instructions Owners Manual 10. Ensure that the location that you planned to chain or rest the PTO pump torque arm against is still unobstructed. If it is obstructed find a new location to brace/chain to. Install your chain so that it is holding the torque arm isolated.
  • Page 23 2000, 3000 & 4000 Series 3-Point Operating Instructions Owners Manual 11. Check that the oil in the reservoir is full. You can now engage the PTO on your tractor and increase engine speed to your desired RPM. Be sure to keep the PTO speed at 540 RPM or less, more RPM = more flow.

  • Page 24: Operation

    2000, 3000 & 4000 Series 3-Point Operating Instructions Owners Manual Operation Once the “before operation checklist” has been completed, operation can begin: 1. Put on the appropriate PPE (Ear, Eye, Foot, Hand protection is important for safety). 2. The tractors hydraulics can be actuated to the on position. For more details reference your tractors owner’s manual.

  • Page 25: After Operation And 3 Point Disconnection

    If any unnecessary noise occurs stop operation immediately and check for damage. If nothing can be seen, contact a dealer to book an inspection. If there are no dealers in your area, contact Split-Fire Sales Inc.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    6. Place the flat edge in the same position and remeasure the distance between the flat edge and the knife. 7. If 3/8” of “play” is observed, the slide pads need replacement. Contact your local dealer or Split-Fire Sales Inc. for slide pad kit pricing and availability.

  • Page 27: Valve

    A simple 3/8” NPT plug, (shipped with every machine) must be inserted in the outlet port of the valve. See image for more details. For any questions, call your local dealer or Split-fire.

  • Page 28: Storage

    1. Clean your machine as listed in the “after operation” section. 2. Store Log Splitter in a dry, clean, and secure area. It is not uncommon for Split-fire Log Splitters to be stolen due to their value. Always store the machine in a secure area!! 5 + weeks storage 1.

  • Page 29: How To Assemble Your Storage Stand

    2000, 3000 & 4000 Series 3-Point Storing your Log Splitter Owners Manual 5.2 How to Assemble your Storage Stand If your log splitter is equipped with a PTO kit, go to the next page for instructions to assemble your storage stand. 1) Complete the following instructions on a flat surface.
  • Page 30 2000, 3000 & 4000 Series 3-Point Storing your Log Splitter Owners Manual If your log splitter is equipped with a PTO Kit, your stand will have come with two extra components, and extra fasteners. This is a stabilizer bar for the offset weight of PTO Kit log splitters.
  • Page 31 2000, 3000 & 4000 Series 3-Point Storing your Log Splitter Owners Manual 6) Attach the bar with the three-bolt flange over the protruding bolts described in the previous step using the included nuts and lock washers. 7) The second bar is asymmetric to match the offset of the crossbar on your log splitter.

  • Page 32: Parts Breakdown

    2000, 3000 & 4000 Series 3-Point Parts Breakdown Owners Manual...
  • Page 33 2000, 3000 & 4000 Series 3-Point Parts Breakdown Owners Manual...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    2000, 3000 & 4000 Series 3-Point Troubleshooting Owners Manual Troubleshooting If you have connected your log splitter to your tractor, have the correct rear hydraulic remotes engaged, and your log splitter is not moving when you move the valve handle, check the following: 1.
  • Page 35 To remedy this please consult your tractor’s manual, or dealership and inquire how to increase the detent’s set point, or call Split-Fire directly. If you have just connected your log splitter, ensure you fully retract and extend the cylinder/knife to fill the cylinder with oil.

  • Page 36: Manual Checklist

    Checklist Owners Manual Manual Checklist Each person that operates this Split-fire log splitter must read and understand this checklist and the rest of the owner’s manual before operation. 1. Handle wood on the bark side only. Never pick up or handle logs by the sawn ends.

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