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Greyhound 56072 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

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20 ton log splitter
set up, operating, and servicing
Warning!
iMportant inForMation
The Hitch Coupler MUST be properly
secured to the hitch ball of the towing vehicle.
After assembly and attachment, pull up and
down on the Hitch Coupler to make sure the
hitch ball is fitting snugly in the Hitch Coupler.
there must be no play between the hitch
ball and Hitch coupler. If there is play,
tighten the Adjustment Nut until no play is
present. If the Adjustment Nut is too tight,
the Handle will not lock. carefully read and
follow the complete instructions in this
manual BeFore setup or use.
if the coupler is not secured
properly, the ball could come loose
while the log splitter is in motion,
possibly causing property damage,
serious personal injury, or
deatH.
distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight tools
visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com
read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
save tHis Manual.
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2009 by Harbor Freight Tools
contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of
Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
assembly and service may not be included.
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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  • Page 1 Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ... 7 set up instructions ... 7 asseMBly... 7 packing tHe Bearings / HuB and WHeel asseMBly. 7 log splitter asseMBly ... 8 Filling tHe Hydraulic Fluid .. 10 operating instructions ... 11 start procedure ... 11 equipMent operation ... 11 transporting tHe log splitter: ...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    save tHis Manual Keep this manual for the safety warn- ings and precautions, assembly, operat- ing, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).

  • Page 4: Operating Precautions

    Caution is neces- sary when near the engine’s magneto or recoil starter. Use only accessories that are recom- mended by Harbor Freight Tools for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one piece of equipment may become hazardous when used on another piece of equipment.
  • Page 5 Gasoline-powered engines may ignite the dust or fumes. Do not expose the Log Splitter to rain or wet conditions. Water entering the Log Splitter will increase the risk of electric shock.

  • Page 6: Service Precautions

    These carry impor- SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. tant information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. Have the equipment serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the equip- ment is maintained.

  • Page 7: Basic Specifications

    Basic speciFications Hydraulic Jack Force 20 Tons Hydraulic Fluid 8 Gallons Capacity Anti-abrasion ISO viscosity grade #46 Hydraulic Fluid Hydraulic Fluid. Change every 100 hours of use. Rotation viewed from PTO Counterclockwise (power takeoff - the output shaft) 25” Long x 12” Maximum Log Size Diameter For off-road use only...

  • Page 8: Log Splitter Assembly

    Axle and the Castle Nut and bend the end of the Pin back to hold it in place. log splitter assembly please note: This item is extremely difficult to assemble without heavy equipment to lift and secure parts in place on the item.
  • Page 9 Wheels to the axles using the supplied hardware (parts 53 - 55) as previously stated. (It may be necessary to reset the wheel bearings after the Log Splitter has been towed.) With the Engine and Oil Tank Assembly still raised, attach the Rail Assembly (19) using Hex Bolts (24) and Hex Nuts (32).

  • Page 10: Filling The Hydraulic Fluid

    To vent the system, open the air inlet hole by loosening the Hydraulic Oil Cap. You may have to move the O-ring to expose the air inlet vent. When the Log Splitter is not in operation or being transported, close Page 10...

  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    The Log Splitter can accommodate logs up to 25” long and with no more than a 12” diameter. The maximum diameter applies to most soft to medium types of woods. Maximum diameter of hardwoods may vary de- pending on density of the wood.

  • Page 12: Transporting The Log

    Check the tire pressure. PSI should be at 60 for the Wheels before travel- ing. Connect the Log Splitter to a 2” hitch ball (not included) on the vehicle. Use the chains to secure the Log Splitter to the towing vehicle. The...
  • Page 13 Log Splitter is connected to the vehicle. SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Do not tow the Log Splitter on roads or highways. This product is not D.O.T. compliant, and is not road legal. Before transporting, and at 500 mile...

  • Page 14: Servicing

    Add more hydraulic oil to the reser- voir as needed. Test the Log Splitter to make sure it is operating properly. If not, repeat the above process. inspect the...

  • Page 15: Changing The Hydraulic Fluid

    changing the Hydraulic Fluid Place a container underneath the hydraulic fluid tank to catch the fluid, and unscrew the cap on the bottom of the tank. Unscrew the Hydraulic Oil Cap to speed up the draining process. Dispose of used hydraulic fluid in a manner consistent with State, local, and Federal laws and regulations.

  • Page 16: Parts List

    part description Log Lift Hair Pin Clip Spindle #1 M32 Hex Bolt M12x70 Nut M12 Hydraulic Cylinder Spindle #2 M10.6 Fitting #1 Hex Bolt M10x70 Directional Valve Connector Connector Return Hose 27.5” High Pressure Hose 47” High Pressure Hose #3 61” High Pressure Hose #4 51”...

  • Page 17: Assembly Diagram

    asseMBly diagraM SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 17...

  • Page 18: Hydraulic Ram Seals Parts List & Diagram

    Hydraulic ram seals parts list & diagram part 01-6 01-7 01-9 01-10 01-11 01-14 part 31-5 31-6 31-7 31-10 31-11 31-12 31-13 31-14 SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. description O-ring Seal 118*5.3 O-ring Seal 38.5*3.55 J Type Rubber Seal 50*70*10 Y Type Seal 50*70*10 O-ring Seal 50*3.55 Nylon Washer 127*118*2...
  • Page 19 please read tHe FolloWing careFully THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT.

  • Page 20: Limited 1 Year / 90 Day Warranty

    1 year / 90 day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of ninety days from date of purchase that the engine/motor, the belts (if so equipped), and the blades (if so equipped) are free of defects in materials and workmanship.

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