Summary of Contents for Ariens 27-Ton Log Splitter
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Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Manual del propietario/operador Models 917001 – 27-Ton Log Splitter 917002 – 34-Ton Log Splitter Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable for use in this machine.
English may be obtained from your completely read your manual. The contents Dealer. Visit your dealer or will provide you with an understanding of www.ariens.com for a list of safety instructions and controls during normal languages available for your operation and maintenance.
6. Fill out a product registration card and warranty claims or contact you with the latest return the card to the Ariens Company or service information. All claims meeting go to www.ariens.com. requirements during the limited warranty...
SAFETY NOTATIONS NOTE: General reference information for WARNING: This splitting machine proper operation and maintenance practices. is capable of crushing or amputating body parts. Failure to IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information required to prevent damage to observe the safety instructions in unit or attachment.
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3. WARNING! Always wear gloves and boots. Maximum towing speed of 45 mph (72.4 kph) 4. CAUTION! No smoking, No sparks, No OL3250 flames. Read the operator’s manual. Never fill fuel tank when engine is running, hot or unit is indoors. OL0480 Never overfill fuel tank.
Emission controls and parts. components can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company dealer or an authorized Protect eyes, face and head from objects that engine manufacturer's service center. may be thrown from unit. Wear appropriate Contact your Ariens Company Equipment hearing protection.
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DO NOT touch unit parts which might be hot This product is equipped with an internal from operation. Allow parts to cool before combustion engine. DO NOT use on or near attempting to maintain, adjust or service. any unimproved, forest covered or brush covered land unless the exhaust system is ALWAYS stop unit and allow moving parts to equipped with a spark arrester meeting...
ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating Do not split more than one log at a time condition. Damaged or worn out muffler can unless the cylinder has been fully extended cause fire or explosion. and a second log is needed to complete the separation of the first log.
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Check Tire Pressure Secure with CAUTION: Avoid injury! hex bolts Explosive separation of tire and and nuts. rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly: • Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.
OPERATION CONTROLS AND FEATURES The fuel shut-off valve has two positions: Closed Position: WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Use this position Read and understand the entire to service, Safety section before proceeding. transport, or store the unit. See figure 7 for all controls and features locations.
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Out/Down (1) – Move lever in this direction to extend cylinder toward end plate. Keep pressure on lever until log is split. Lever does not lock in this position. Release as soon as log is split or cylinder is fully extended. NOTE: Splitter wedge is designed to reach full extension and stop between 1 and 2"...
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917002 CAUTION: Do not use the unit if (Figure 14) the stripper plates are bent or 1. Pull out and hold the lock handle to allow damaged. Bent or damaged jack stand to rotate. stripper plates must be repaired 2. Rotate the jack stand up or down until or replaced before use.
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IMPORTANT: Rear stabilizer must be locked IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This in the transport position before towing unit or equipment and/or its engine may include before placing beam in vertical operating evaporative emissions control system position. components, required to meet EPA and/or CARB regulations, that will only function properly when the fuel tank has been filled to Transport...
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Fuel Stabilizer 3. Move rear stabilizer to transport position and lock in place (see Rear Stabilizer on Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended page 13). periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, 4. Attach log splitter hitch to tow vehicle resulting in gum deposits in the system.
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Warm Up Unit 4. Hold the lever in the out position until log is split. When using the unit in temperatures of 68° 5. Allow split logs to drop to the ground. F (20° C) or lower, the hydraulic system DO NOT try to catch split logs.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE IMPORTANT: Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The following chart WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read shows the recommended service schedule. and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Interval Task Action Each Use Clean Unit Clean engine and hydraulic tank of all dirt and debris. DO NOT spray unit with water.
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Recommended Hydraulic Oil INTO BODY can result in Only use the following hydraulic oils: gangrene. Fluid must be surgically • ISO32 hydraulic oil (Ariens part removed within a few hours by a number 00069100) doctor familiar with this form of ®...
Follow the recommended mix ratio found on the fuel stabilizer container. To treat the fuel system for storage: 1. Add fuel stabilizer (Ariens part number 00592900) according to manufacturer’s instructions. 2. Run engine for at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the carburetor.
6. Choke lever in 6. Adjust choke lever position (see Choke wrong position. Control Lever on page 11). 7. Faulty engine. 7. See your Ariens Dealer. Engine 1. Debris 1. Clean debris from engine and cooling fins. accumulated on overheats.
SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES See your authorized Ariens dealer for See your authorized Ariens dealer to add genuine OEM service parts. these optional accessories to your unit. Part No. Description Part No. Description 03931900 Hydraulic Oil Filter 71701200 Work Table Kit...
® ® Sno-Thro , Sno-Tek Chore Performing Equipment Limited Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely, Parker, and Countax ® ® brand chore performing equipment (including Sno-Thro and Sno-Tek equipment) purchased on or after 1/1/2011 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below.
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Register the product immediately at the time of sale. If the dealer does not register the product, the customer must complete the product registration card in the literature package and return it to the Ariens Company, or register the unit online at www.ariens.com, www.gravely.com, www.countax.com, www.parkersweeper.com.
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Exclusions - Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Gravely, Parker or Countax service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the warranty. • Damages resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory, or attachment which is not approved by the Ariens Company for use with product(s) identified herein are not covered by this warranty.
Ariens Company cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts. • As the small off-road equipment owner, you should however be aware that the Ariens Company may deny you warranty coverage if your evaporative emission control system part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
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(4.) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at an authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representative. (5.) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs must be provided at authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representatives that are franchised to service the subject small off-road equipment.
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655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...
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