Know Your Log Splitter - Troy-Bilt LS338 Operator's Manual

SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR LOG SPLITTER
Compare the illustration in Figure 13 below with the controls on your log splitter, and get familiar with itsfeatures
before starting to operate. Know how to stop the machine quickly in the event of an emergency.
Cylinder
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Jack Stand
Horizontal
Beam Lock
Tail Li
Control Handle
Wedge
Beam Assembly
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Control
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Horizontal
Beam Lock
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Vertical
Beam Lock
ControlHandle
The control handle has three positions. See Figure 13.
• Move control handle FORWARD or DOWN to
move wedge down to split wood.
NOTE: Control handle will return to neutral position as
soon as handle is released.
• Release the control handle to stop the wedge
movement.
• Move control handle BACK or UP to return the
wedge toward the cylinder. The control handle will
lock in the disengaged position. It will return to
neutral automatically when the return stroke is
complete.
Horizontal& VerticalBeamLocks
These two locks, as their name suggests, are used to
secure the beam in the horizontal or the vertical
position. The vertical beam lock is located next to the oil
filter. The horizontal beam lock is located on the beam
support latch bracket. See Figure 13.
Figure 13
Engine Controls
See the accompanying engine manual for the location
and function of the controls on the engine.
Stopping E ngine
• Turn engine switch to OFF position.
• Turn off the fuel valve.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and ground against the
engine to prevent unintended starting.
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil
in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline
and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine
manual before operating your machine.
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