Assembly & Set-Up - Troy-Bilt LS 33 TB Operator's Manual

Assembly & Set-Up
Contents of Carton
• One Log Splitter
WARNING!
Use extreme caution when unpacking
this machine. Some components are very heavy and
will require additional people or mechanical
handling equipment.
NOTE: Your log splitter is shipped with motor oil in the engine.
You MUST check the oil level before operating. Be careful not to
overfill.
NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side of the
log splitter are from the operating position only. Exceptions, if
any, will be specified.
Loose Parts In Carton
• Reservoir Tank
• Engine-Pump Assembly
• Wedge, Beam and Cylinder Assembly
• Tongue Assembly
• Wheels
• Beam Support/Latch Bracket
• Log Cradle Brackets
• Fenders
• 2 Hub Caps
Recommended Tools for Opening Crate
• Hammer
• Crowbar
• Tin Snips
Recommended Tools for Assembly
• Standard Screw Driver
• Standard Socket Set
• Adjustable Wrench
• Torque Wrench
• Pliers
• Side Cutters
• Rubber Mallet
• One Operator's Manual
Assembly
Attaching the Fenders
1. Remove all three self-tapping screws and the flat washer
from one side of the reservoir tank. See Fig. 3-1.
2. Place the fender and the fender bracket up against the
reservoir tank and align with the holes.
NOTE: The fender is pre-assembled to the fender bracket
by a self-tapping screw, flat washer and lock nut at the
factory.
3. Secure the fender bracket to the reservoir tank with two of
the self-tapping screws removed in step one. See Fig. 3-1.
4. Secure the front of the fender to the reservoir tank using
the third self-tapping screw and flat washer removed in
step one.
5. Tighten all the hardware.
6. Install the second fender using the instructions above.
• One Engine Operator's Manual
Self-Tapping
screws
Flat Washer
Lock Nut
Self-Tapping
screws
Figure 3-1
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