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To The Owner 

  

Thank You! 
 

Thank you for purchasing a BOSS Log Splitter. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly 
operated and maintained. 
 

Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate  
and maintain your machine.  Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow  
the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage. 
 

All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product information available at the time of printing. Review  
this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine, its features and operation.  Please be aware that this 
Operator’s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed 
and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models. We reserve the right to change product specifications, 
designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. 
  

The 3-Point Hitch log splitter is designed for CAT 1 tractors that ideally produce the hydraulic flow of 8 – 11 GPM at the 
pressure ratings of 2000 to 3000 PSI. DO NOT exceed 3400 PSI. The tractor hydraulic pressure ratings can be found at the 
tractor manufacturer’s manual. If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone an authorized service 
dealer or contact us directly. Boss Industrial’s customer support phone number, website and mailing address can be found on 
this page. We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.. 
 

Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position 
The tractor manufacturer is responsible for all tractor-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating,  
specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the tractor manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual for more 
information.  
 

 

Customer Support 

 

Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting the Customer Support 
Department. 

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of 
this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below: 
 

 

Visit us on the web at www.boss-industrial.com 

 

 

Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 780-2677 or (331) 457-5670 

 

 

Write to Boss Industrial, Inc., 123 Ambassador Drive, Suite 123, Naperville, IL 60540

Summary of Contents for 3PT16T21

Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Purchase Date_________Model NO __________ _ Serial NO ______________ Dealer_____________________________________ ____________________ Boss Industrial Inc 123 Ambassador Drive S...

Page 2: ...uce the hydraulic flow of 8 11 GPM at the pressure ratings of 2000 to 3000 PSI DO NOT exceed 3400 PSI The tractor hydraulic pressure ratings can be found at the tractor manufacturer s manual If you ha...

Page 3: ...ty 8 Transportation Safety 9 Assembly Set up Instructions 10 17 Unpacking the Container 10 Assembling and Set up 12 15 Know Your Tractor Know Controls Features Lubricate Beam and Wedge 16 Operation In...

Page 4: ...us injury or death DANGER This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the op...

Page 5: ...ke sure that all safety warning decals are in good condition and readable Always replace missing or defaced decals Contact BOSS at 1 800 780 2677 for replacement decals SAFETY DECALS Part 410 233 Part...

Page 6: ...adult who loads and stabilizes the log must be the person who operates control handle WARNING PRESSURIZED FLUID Never check for hose leaks with your hands High pressure fluid can escape through a pin...

Page 7: ...n hole opening can penetrate your skin and cause blood poisoning gangrene or death Give attention to the following instructions at all times a Do not check for leaks with your hand b Do not operate ma...

Page 8: ...use the log splitter to roll over or logs to fall off 8 ALWAYS keep the work area clean Remove split wood around the log splitter immediately so that you don t stumble over it 9 Check all nuts bolts a...

Page 9: ...when the wedge just contacts the log or serious injury may occur 9 For logs which are not cut square the least square end of the log should be placed toward the beam and wedge and the square end plac...

Page 10: ...s below The operator has the safest and most efficient access to the control valve and the beam in this location Operating the log splitter in another location can result in serious injury or death Se...

Page 11: ...ifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 6 The hydraulic system of your log splitter requires careful inspection along with the mechanical parts Be sure to replace frayed kink...

Page 12: ...3 NEVER carry any cargo or wood on your log splitter when moving around on your tractor 4 NEVER allow anyone to sit or ride on your log splitter 5 ALWAYS check before moving to make sure that the log...

Page 13: ...See FIGURE 2 Step 2 Remove all loose parts included in the container e g operator s manual log trays mounting brackets axel and hardware kits Step 3 Remove the beam assembly on the crate bottom NOTE D...

Page 14: ...tter Hose Threads are 1 2 NTP Male Assembling tools needed 1 Wrench 16 17 18 19mm one each 2 Allen wrench 6mm x 1 STEP 1 Install the 3 Point Hitch Side Mounting Brackets See FIGURE 4 1 Block the beam...

Page 15: ...3 Lock nut M10 6 STEP 2 Install the Frame Axle 1 Position the Frame Axel with its mounting ears outside of the bottom of both Side Mounting Brackets and secure the Axel with M10 hardware in the hardwa...

Page 16: ...to the tabs as shown and secure with the M8 hardware just removed then tighten using the Allen Wrench 6mm 3 Screw the control handle lever into its linkage part on top of the valve REF NO DECSRIPTION...

Page 17: ...Arms onto the Splitter Hookup Pins and secure with the Spring Clips 3 Position the Upper Draft Arm inside the End Plate bracket slide the Tractor Hitch Pin through the holes of the bracket and Upper D...

Page 18: ...2 NTP Male 3 Route the hoses down underneath the Beam to the front end through the 3 Point Hitch Mounting Frame secure two hoses to the Frame Axel with a cable tie and plug the connectors into the Tra...

Page 19: ...handle has three positions Forward Neutral and Reverse See the Operation section for instructions Log Tray The log tray is designed to catch the log after it is split 2 blade Splitting Wedge The wedg...

Page 20: ...ition to move the wedge backward to split another log NOTE The control handle will return to the NEUTRAL position as soon as the handle is released and the wedge stops moving backward WARNING If the c...

Page 21: ...ll the way to the end of stroke several cycles to bleed the residual air in the hoses 4 Place the log against the front end plate See FIGURE 11 5 To stabilize the log place your left hand on the side...

Page 22: ...um performance Check the general condition of the log splitters e g bolts nuts welds clamps hoses etc Check hydraulic level in your tractor and fill as needed Check hydraulic hoses for cracks or wear...

Page 23: ...log splitter is correctly and securely attached to the three point hitches and the hydraulic hoses to the pressure ports of tractor pump 2 Lift the tractor 3 Point Hitch Arms to lift the log splitter...

Page 24: ...Control valve leaking internally 5 Internally damaged cylinder 6 Excessive air in the hoses 1 See authorized service dealer 2 Check oil level 3 Drain oil clean reservoir and refill 4 See authorized s...

Page 25: ...le time depends on Splitter cylinder size and GPM that Tractor produces Mechanical and environmental conditions could also influence the splitting force and cycle time WARNING Before purchasing this 3...

Page 26: ...ating instructions as specified in this operator s manual This warranty does not apply to any damage to the product that is the result of improper maintenance or to any product that has been altered o...

Page 27: ...Page 21 Boss Industrial Inc 123 Ambassador Drive Suite 123 Naperville IL 60540 USA Phone 800 780 BOSS 2677 Fax 331 472 2976 www boss industrial com...

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