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Assembly Instructions 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Step 3 – Wheel Assembly 

 

Align the dust cap against the wheel hub. 

 

Position the dust cap tool evenly onto the surface of the dust cap. 

 

Place a piece of wood over the dust cap tool. 

 

Using a soft faced mallet tap the piece of wood against the dust cap 
tool to install dust cap onto the wheel hub. 

 

Repeat for the other wheel. Discard hub cap tool. 

 

 
 
 

 

 

Tools Needed 

 

Soft Faced Mallet 

 
 

 
 
 

 

 

Dust Cap 

Qty 2 

Dust Cap Tool 

Qty 1 

Dust Cap Tool 

Dust Cap 

Piece of Wood 
(Not Supplied) 

Fasteners Needed from Parts Bag: 

Summary of Contents for M110800F.4

Page 1: ...leaks Never check for leaks with your hand while the system is pressurized Seek medical attention immediately if injured by escaping fluid Fire Hazards If your log splitter is intended for use near an...

Page 2: ...2 Hazard Signal Word Definitions...

Page 3: ...ng and Towing to the Job Site 12 Before Each Use Inspection Maintenance 15 Before Each Use Fueling 18 Before Each Use Work Site Selection and Set up 19 Splitting Operation 20 Storage 26 Periodic Maint...

Page 4: ...fficult to load onto the beam The technical specifications for your log splitter are provided in the Specifications section of this manual WARNING This log splitter uses a high pressure hydraulic syst...

Page 5: ...ock 1 2 791123 Decal 45 mph 1 3 778714 Decal Vertical Lock 1 4 777887 Decal Operation Instructions 1 5 778609 Decal Split Control 1 6 778717 Decal Log Stripper 3 7 791105 Decal Moving Towing Instructi...

Page 6: ...l completely before operating Only one person should operate the log splitter If an assistant is helping to load logs the operator should not actuate controls until the assistant is at least 10 ft awa...

Page 7: ...7 Safety Label Locations 13 14 12 15...

Page 8: ...Chains 15 Split Control Lever 4 Lifting Handle 16 Control Valve 5 Horizontal Lock 17 Cylinder 6 Hydraulic Pump 18 Engine 7 Return Line Filter 19 Jack 8 Suction Strainer 20 Hydraulic Tank 9 Vertical Lo...

Page 9: ...located by holding a piece of cardboard or wood at least two feet long with your hand at one end and passing the other end over the suspected area wear eye protection Look for discoloration of the ca...

Page 10: ...ot oil can escape causing severe burns Allow log splitter to cool completely before removing hydraulic oil fill cap Note If the log splitter will be run for long periods of time in outdoor temperature...

Page 11: ...ional pinch points when the wedge is moving forward or backwards Keep hands clear of the wedge wedge wings and the log while the wedge is moving When the log is caught on the wedge do not use the auto...

Page 12: ...lve off if equipped Turn fuel valve off to prevent carburetor flooding and reduce the chance of fuel leakage Refer to Engine owner s manual for fuel valve location 4 Lock Front jack DOWN Rear outrigge...

Page 13: ...og splitter to vehicle hitch 1 Attach log splitter s coupler to a class 2 or higher hitch with 2 ball only 2 Adjust coupler to ball by raising locking lever and turning lock nut with fingers 3 Proper...

Page 14: ...On public roads If towing on a public road make sure to comply with all local state and federal towing requirements It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to obtain licensing trailer lights sa...

Page 15: ...lieved 1 Make sure engine is off and cool 2 Disconnect the spark plug 3 Relieve all hydraulic system pressure by moving the Split Control Lever back and forth several times 2 Remove debris Remove debr...

Page 16: ...ystem components such as hoses tubing fittings or other components NEVER check for leaks with your hand Leaks can be located by holding a piece of cardboard or wood at least two feet long with your ha...

Page 17: ...ee tire sidewall for recommended tire pressure WARNING Do not over inflate tires Serious injury can occur if tire explodes When seating a bead after repair do not exceed 30 PSI Pressures higher than 3...

Page 18: ...roved container NEVER pump fuel directly into engine at gas station Static charge can build and ignite fuel Use a UL listed fuel container to transfer gas to the engine Don t overfill DO NOT overfill...

Page 19: ...isoning 2 Fire precautions Take the following precautions against fire 1 IMPORTANT If your splitter will be used near any unimproved forest brush or grassy covered land then engine must be equipped wi...

Page 20: ...he splitting control Splitting wedge NEVER attempt to change the height or speed of the splitting wedge Pressure setting NEVER increase the pressure setting of the pump or control valve Safety equipme...

Page 21: ...e HORIZONTAL splitting position is used for lighter logs that can be easily loaded onto the beam The VERTICAL splitting position is used for light logs as well as heavy logs that are difficult to load...

Page 22: ...above 10 F before starting the engine Cold hydraulic oil can damage the hydraulic pump b If outdoor air temperature is below 32 F allow log splitter to warm up by extending and returning the wedge sev...

Page 23: ...f the log Wedge moving NEVER load or unload logs while the wedge is moving Straddling reaching across Never straddle reach across or step over the beam while the engine is running and the log splitter...

Page 24: ...he Split Control Lever Never use any other body part or a rope cable or other remote device to actuate the control Second person Many accidents occur when there is more than one person involved in loa...

Page 25: ...tor or bystanders or the splitter could become damaged 9 Return wedge Move Split Control Lever away from end plate to return wedge Once the control valve is actuated in the return direction the wedge...

Page 26: ...Leave the fuel valve lever in the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage Long Term Storage between infrequent uses and at end of season Drain the fuel tank and carburetor as instructed...

Page 27: ...ust the pressure of the pump or valve If injured by escaping fluid no matter how small the wound is see a doctor at once A typical injection injury may be a small wound that does not look serious Howe...

Page 28: ...wood at least 2 feet long with your hand at one end and passing the other end suspected area wear eye protection Look for discoloration of the cardboard or wood If injured by escaping fluid no matter...

Page 29: ...900 1131 Tonnage 24 TON 30 TON 37 TON Pressure 3500 PSI 3500 PSI 3500 PSI Flow 11 GPM 13 GPM 16 GPM Hydraulic Cylinder Bore 4 4 5 5 Hydraulic Cylinder Stroke 24 24 24 Maximum Log Length 25 25 25 Maxim...

Page 30: ...30 Parts Breakdown Exploded View 110800 110900 1131 Rev F 4...

Page 31: ...00 12 790699 Hose 3 4 ID x 65 1 110800 110900 790470 Strainer 1 FPT x 1 5 MPT 1 110900 1131 790486 Hose 1 25 ID x 69 1 1131 44 1130 Safety Chain 2 All 13 787833 Beam 1 All 45 778423 2 Ball Coupler 1 A...

Page 32: ...n Decal 1131 67 777910 Coupling 3 4 1 110800 110900 777911 Coupling 1 1131 68 777912 Coupling Insert 1 110800 110900 BR00600 1B Coupling Insert 1 1131 69 777909 Coupling 1 2 1 All 70 780599 Dust Cap T...

Page 33: ...the exhaust system fuel tanks or fuel lines Fire can result Remote Control NEVER attach a rope cable or other remote device to the splitting control Splitting Wedge NEVER attempt to change the height...

Page 34: ...an become entangled in moving parts Never wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing Gloves Wear snug fitting gloves without drawstrings or loose cuffs Hearing Protection The use of earplugs or other hear...

Page 35: ...ever add fuel or remove gas cap if engine is running or still hot Stop the engine and allow to cool at least two minutes before adding fuel Heat flames sparks Stay away from sources of heat flame or s...

Page 36: ...and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY See a doctor You may have carbon monoxide poisoning Other exhaust dangers Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemic...

Page 37: ...pen if the log is too stringy or tough to split completely A stuck log will move back with the wedge on the initial attempt to retract the wedge If this happens retract the wedge completely to allow t...

Page 38: ...mbly instructions are heavy and cannot be lifted by one person safely Please plan on assembling this product when another person can be available to help out Tools needed Adjustable wrenches Torque Wr...

Page 39: ...M8 1 25 x 40mm HHSF Qty 4 Engine Guard to Beam Part 82565 M8 1 25 x 50mm HHCS GR5 Qty 4 Valve Plate Part 82562 M6 1 0 x 35mm PHCS Zinc Qty 3 Valve Plate Part 82563 M6 1 0 Nylon Insert Locknut Qty 3 En...

Page 40: ...lter to Valve Hose Clamps Tank to Pump Hose Clamps Part 17141 3 4 Hose Clamp Qty 4 Valve to Hydraulic Filter Fitting Part 778642 90 O Ring Boss x 3 4 Hose Barb Qty 1 Return Line Filter Fitting Part 77...

Page 41: ...790705 Suction Hose 14 x 3 4 ID Qty 1 Valve to Cylinder Hose Part 778619 High Pressure Hose 21 75 x 1 2 ID with 1 2 Male NPT fittings Qty 1 Valve to Hydraulic Pump Part 790489 High Pressure Hose 56 x...

Page 42: ...486 Return Line Hose 69 x 1 1 4 ID Qty 1 Tank to Hydraulic Pump Hose Part 790483 Suction Hose 17 5 x 1 ID Qty 1 Filter Head Part 791244 Qty 1 Filter Head Part 791245 Qty 1 Return Line Filter Part 7912...

Page 43: ...ivered in the packaging Align left and right fenders to hydraulic tank assembly as shown below Insert bolts and secure with nuts Torque to 21ft lb Tools Needed 5mm Allen Wrench Torque Wrench Fasteners...

Page 44: ...proper bearing seating Loosen the axle nut until loose enough to turn the axle nut with your fingers Re tighten the axle nut until finger tight Insert cotter pin through hole in axle nut and axle Bend...

Page 45: ...Place a piece of wood over the dust cap tool Using a soft faced mallet tap the piece of wood against the dust cap tool to install dust cap onto the wheel hub Repeat for the other wheel Discard hub ca...

Page 46: ...Remove nut and bolt prior to beginning this step They will be re installed Align holes on the tow bar to the tow bar mount on the hydraulic tank assembly Re install 2 bolts and 2 nuts and tighten with...

Page 47: ...front end of the tow bar Align jack bracket to jack mount on tow bar Insert 4 bolts and thread on 4 locknuts Torque to 41 ft lb Tools Needed 15mm Wrench 16mm Wrench Torque Wrench Nut Bolt Jack Mount J...

Page 48: ...d elbow Torque to50 in lb Hose clamp must have a tight seal to prevent hydraulic oil from leaking Allow suction hose to hang loose until further direction Tools Needed Flat Blade Screw Driver Torque W...

Page 49: ...uture step Mount fully assembled engine and pump to engine mount bracket on the hydraulic tank assembly using 4 engine bolts and 4 nuts Torque to 21 ft lb Tools Needed 13mm Wrench Torque Wrench Bolt N...

Page 50: ...ary Slide hose clamp onto end of suction hose and push onto pump fitting Secure and tighten hose clamp around the suction hose and pump fitting Torque to 78 in lb Hose clamp must have a tight seal to...

Page 51: ...bly Tighten nut until snug then back off 1 2 turn NOTE Once the Outrigger Leg is installed lock the leg in the down position Tools Needed 15mm Wrench 16mm Wrench Out Rigger Leg Bolt Washer Nut Out Rig...

Page 52: ...proper alignment Loosening installed pipe fittings will corrupt the seal and contribute to leakage and failure Screw finger tight 1 Return Line Filter Canister onto bottom of return line filter head...

Page 53: ...rallel to the back side of tank Step 11 C Stand beam assembly on end plate with the help of another person Have that person hold the beam in place while maneuvering the log splitter as shown in Step 1...

Page 54: ...r and align with the beam as shown below NOTE Once log splitter is in line with beam put the out rigger leg in the DOWN position to stabilize splitter for assembling Insert 2 bolts and thread 2 nuts o...

Page 55: ...od outwards to allow the beam to rest properly on the tow bar Push latch rod forward to lock in the horizontal position See page 20 for further instruction Note If horizontal latch bracket does not la...

Page 56: ...ts Align left side log table to the bolts inserted above Add 4 nuts onto bolts and secure tightly Torque to 21 ft lb Note It may be helpful to have another person assist with this step Log Cradle to B...

Page 57: ...1 crimped clamp secured on the cable and 1 vinyl coated clamp that is free moving on the cable Insert bolt thru the crimped clamp that attaches the cable to the engine mount bracket Secure with nut T...

Page 58: ...embly to beam using 2 Throttle Cable to Beam Flange Bolts and 2 Throttle Cable to Beam Flange Nut Align bolts in center of slots on throttle bracket Torque to 21 ft lb NOTE Adjust throttle bracket for...

Page 59: ...0900 1131 Only Using 4 bolts 4 nuts and 3 washers secure engine guard to beam Secure vinyl coated loop clamp from previous step to underside of beam as shown Do not use washer on bolt used to secure l...

Page 60: ...op clamp so that throttle cable routing is similar to what is depicted below NOTE Distance from throttle bracket assembly to end of throttle cable should be at least 2 5 Tools Needed 13mm Wrench 2 Nee...

Page 61: ...the clevis slots on the control valve Align holes in handle with clevis holes Insert the supplied pins through holes and secure with supplied bridge clips Tools Needed Pliers Parts Needed from Valve B...

Page 62: ...rom end with nut washer O ring assembly turn nut clockwise as far as possible Use valve port marked A to thread the control valve onto the fitting until control valve touches washer Hold control valve...

Page 63: ...o Hydraulic Pump Fitting into valve port marked IN until washer touches control valve Continue turning until washer touches thread nearest wrench pad Back off fitting counterclockwise not exceeding on...

Page 64: ...urn 1 Valve to Cylinder Fitting into valve port marked B until washer touches control valve Continue turning until washer touches thread nearest wrench pad Back off fitting counterclockwise not exceed...

Page 65: ...to Hydraulic Filter Fitting into valve port marked OUT until washer touches control valve Continue turning until washer touches thread nearest wrench pad Back off fitting counterclockwise not exceedin...

Page 66: ...op three holes on the mounted valve Using 3 Screws and 3 Nuts secure plate to valve Torque to 102 in lb Tools Needed 10mm Wrench Philips Screw Driver Torque Wrench Hydraulic Valve Bolt Valve Plate Nut...

Page 67: ...Elbow Cylinder Screw finger tight Short High Pressure Hose to the Valve to Cylinder Fitting Wrench tighten 1 5 3 0 Turns Past Finger Tight Screw finger tight remaining end of Short High Pressure Hose...

Page 68: ...proper alignment Loosening installed pipe fittings will corrupt the seal and contribute to leakage and failure Route 1 Long High Pressure Hose from the Valve to Hydraulic Pump Fitting on the control v...

Page 69: ...assembled fittings total thread engagement should be 3 5 6 turns CAUTION Never back off an installed pipe fitting to achieve proper alignment Loosening installed pipe fittings will corrupt the seal an...

Page 70: ...id warranty Determining whether a part is to be replaced or repaired is the sole decision of NorthStar NorthStar will not provide for replacement of complete products due to defective parts Any costs...

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