Assembly & Set-Up - Troy-Bilt TB 27 LS Operator's Manual

Assembly & Set-Up
Contents of Carton
• One Log Splitter
• One Engine Operator's Manual
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Log splitter
features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are
applicable to all log splitter models and the log splitter depicted
may differ from yours.
WARNING!
Use extreme caution unpacking this
machine. Some components are very heavy and will
require additional people or mechanical handling
equipment.
NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side and
front or back of the log splitter are from the operating position
only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified.
Unpacking & Assembling the Log Splitter
TOOLS NEEDED: Safety glasses, leather gloves, wire cutters, pry bar,
adjustable and/or socket wrench set and/or claw hammer.
1. Use a pry bar or claw hammer to loosen and remove the top
of the crate.
2. Use a pry bar or claw hammer to remove the sides of the crate,
beginning with the short sides (or left and right side of the log
splitter). Set the sides of the crate aside to avoid injury.
3. On the front side of the crate the tongue assembly is attached
on the inside of the crate with a cable tie. Cut the cable tie to
remove the tongue.
4. Remove the large plastic cover and discard.
WARNING!
Do NOT remove any wood or cut any
straps securing the log splitter or its components to
the log splitter or the crate at this time. Only remove
straps and/or wood when instructed to do so.
5. Inspect the bottom of the crate for any protruding staples
or wood splinters and remove.
6. Remove any loose parts included with the log splitter (i.e.
operator's manual, etc.).
• One Tongue Assembly
7. Remove the spring clip and clevis pin from the jack stand
on the tongue and then pivot the jack stand towards the
ground into the operating position. See Figure 3-1.
Clevis Pin
8. Secure the jack stand in position with the clevis pin and
spring clip. See Figure 3-1.
9. With the log splitter still secured to the bottom of the crate,
remove two hex bolts and hex nuts from the tank bracket
and remove the piece of wood inside the tank brackets. See
Figure 3-2.
• One Operator's Manual
Spring Clip
Jack Stand
Figure 3-1
Hex Nuts
Tongue
Tank Brackets
Hex Bolts
Figure 3-2
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