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Assembly Instructions 

 

Closely inspect all log splitter components.

  

If you have missing components, contact Powerhorse Product Support at 1-866-443-2576. 

 

 CAUTION 

Heavy lifting required

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Some of the components in these assembly 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.

  

 

 

 CAUTION 

Remove the cylinder from the beam assembly before assembling.  

The cylinder is locked in place for 

shipping purposes in a backwards orientation.

   

 

 CAUTION 

Ensure work area is safe, level and free of any live wires or machinery.

 

 

 

Tools needed: Adjustable Wrenches, Torque Wrench, Pliers 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Log 

Cradles 

Mount 

Plate 

Vertical 

Brackets 

Beam 

Assembly 

Tow Bar 

Assembly 

Horizontal 

Brackets 

Horizontal 

Latch 

Bracket 

Summary of Contents for M11966C.2

Page 1: ...eep a fire extinguisher with you that is rated for ordinary combustibles and flammable liquids STOP READ YOUR SKID STEER MANUAL TO DETERMINE HOW TO HOOK UP TO SKID STEER ASSEMBLY REQUIRED This product...

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

Page 3: ...itial Set up 8 Connecting to Skid Steer Transporting to Job Site 9 Before Each Use Work Site Selection and Set Up 14 Splitting Operation 16 Storage 22 Periodic Maintenance 23 Troubleshooting 24 Specif...

Page 4: ...are difficult 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 hydraul...

Page 5: ...uct Support at 1 866 443 2576 Reference Part Number Description Qty 1 791352 Decal Connecting Driving 1 2 778717 Decal Log Stripper 2 3 787944 Decal Pinch Point 1 4 778714 Decal Vertical Lock 1 5 7785...

Page 6: ...grain only Hold bark side of logs when loading Keep hands away from wedge endplate ram and partly split logs Never leave log splitter unattended during operation Stay off slopes and slippery surfaces...

Page 7: ...Ref Description Ref Description 1 Mount Plate 8 Control Valve 2 Cylinder 9 Return Fitting 3 Manual Tube 10 Supply Fitting 4 Vertical Lock 11 Beam 5 Log Cradles 12 Endplate 6 Wedge 13 Stripper 7 Split...

Page 8: ...to the user or bystanders or cause equipment damage 1 Inspect log splitter components Closely inspect all log splitter components See Machine Components section of this manual for diagram of componen...

Page 9: ...s on skid steers ensuring a correct hook up to your skid steer is your responsibility 2 Skid Steer off parking brake engaged Turn off the skid steer and engage the parking brake before attaching the l...

Page 10: ...s control valve Check distance with log splitter in both horizontal and vertical orientations choose whichever distance is greater c Measure the distance from your skid steer s hydraulic return port...

Page 11: ...essure High fluid pressures and temperatures are developed in the hydraulic system Hydraulic fluid escaping through even a tiny opening can burn or puncture skin resulting in wounds that could cause b...

Page 12: ...he following instructions should be heeded at all times when inspecting or servicing the hydraulic components of the log splitter Stop the skid steer and move all split control levers back and forth t...

Page 13: ...nd counterweight added Drivers should take extra caution when driving with the log splitter attached Reduce your speed and take extra caution during turns or while driving on rough or sloped terrain N...

Page 14: ...that all nuts and bolts are tight to make sure the log splitter is in safe working condition 5 Hydraulic system Check the hydraulic system carefully 1 Visually inspect all hoses tubing clamps fittings...

Page 15: ...noxide poisoning 2 Fire precautions Take the following precautions against fire Keep a fire extinguisher available classified for both ordinary combustibles flammable liquids as a precautionary measur...

Page 16: ...etting of the pump or control valve Safety equipment controls Always operate the log splitter with all safety equipment in place and in good working order and all controls properly adjusted for safe o...

Page 17: ...og splitter Personal injury could result 3 Set to horizontal or vertical a Set to horizontal position Set log splitter into either the horizontal or vertical splitting position The HORIZONTAL splittin...

Page 18: ...itter 1 Remove lynch pin and vertical lock pin and pivot beam to vertical position 2 Lock in vertical position using vertical lock pin and lynch pin through the vertical lock 3 To return to horizontal...

Page 19: ...en the log and endplate or ground DO NOT use your leg or knee to stabilize the log NEVER stabilize the log by placing your hand on top of the log Wedge moving NEVER load or unload logs while the wedge...

Page 20: ...nd person is assisting in loading logs the operator must NEVER actuate the Split Control Lever until the assistant and all bystanders are at least 10 feet away NEVER allow an assistant to hold the log...

Page 21: ...control valve is actuated in the return direction the wedge is designed to keep returning by itself completely and then stop automatically WARNING Stay clear while the wedge is returning It is still p...

Page 22: ...ge completely to keep the rod protected from corrosion 2 Wipe with oily rag Wipe the beam and wedge with an oily rag to prevent corrosion 3 Splitter storage location Store the log splitter in a locati...

Page 23: ...lic components of the log splitter 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 hand at one end and passing the ot...

Page 24: ...r discoloration of the cardboard or wood 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 puncture wound that does not look...

Page 25: ...d Steer Hydraulic Oil Capacity Depends on Skid steer Control Valve Type Open Center Overall Dimensions 40 L x 31 W x 25 H Dry Weight 340 lb The manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements in...

Page 26: ...26 Parts Breakdown Exploded View 11966 Rev C 2...

Page 27: ...488 Valve Fitting 1 14 791867 Control Valve 1 15 778831 Large Swivel Fitting 2 16 778827 Small Swivel Fitting 2 17 778619 Cylinder Extension Hose 1 18 791855 Mount Plate Weldment 1 19 791301 Right Ver...

Page 28: ...litter who has not read the owner s manual or been instructed on the safe use of the splitter Minimum Operator Age Never allow anyone under age 16 to operate the log splitter Anyone 16 years of age an...

Page 29: ...splitter Safety Before Use Read instruct Read manual Do not allow anyone to operate the log splitter who has not read the owner s manual or has not been instructed on the safe use of the splitter Rev...

Page 30: ...only use parts that meet the manufacturer s specifications Replacement parts that do not meet specifications may result in a safety hazard or poor operation of the log splitter Safety in Work Site Sel...

Page 31: ...from the machine causing serious injury Split along grain Do not use the log splitter to split logs across the grain Doing so will damage the log splitter and could also cause pieces of log to be thr...

Page 32: ...ome stuck to the wedge if the wedge becomes embedded in the log and the log doesn t split and separate This can happen if the log is too stringy or tough to split completely A stuck log will move back...

Page 33: ...Please plan on assembling this product when another person can be available to help out CAUTION Remove the cylinder from the beam assembly before assembling The cylinder is locked in place for shippi...

Page 34: ...34 Assembly Instructions Manual Bag Contents Manual Bag Parts Bag Owner s Manual Hydraulic Valve...

Page 35: ...M8 1 25 Nut Part 82281 Qty 4 Horizontal Bracket to Beam M12 1 75 Nut Part 82273 Qty 2 Tow Bar to Bracket M10 1 5 Nyloc Nut Part 82270 Qty 2 Bracket Assembly M10 1 5 Nut Part 82271 Qty 8 Valve to Cylin...

Page 36: ...mbly Instructions Step 1 Beam Assembly Rotate cylinder 180 and place cylinder in trunnion mounts on beam see Step 2 image for the correct orientation Tools Needed Rotate Cylinder 180 Trunnion Mount Cy...

Page 37: ...ssembly Support the end of the cylinder until connected to the wedge Ensure the ports on the cylinder are facing up Remove the existing bolt and nut from the wedge Slide wedge towards the cylinder rod...

Page 38: ...ssembly Align hole in wedge with the hole in the cylinder rod Install the existing bolt and nut to connect the wedge to the cylinder Torque to 114 ft lb Tools Needed 22mm Wrench 2 Needed Torque Wrench...

Page 39: ...pper to beam using the 4 nuts and 4 bolts Torque to 21 ft lb Stand assembled beam onto the end plate in the vertical position and move to the side Tools Needed 13mm Wrench Torque Wrench Fasteners Need...

Page 40: ...e mount plate Install 4 bolts and 4 buts and tighten to hand tight Note Bolts will be torqued to 41 ft lb in future step Tools Needed 15mm Wrench Fasteners Needed from Parts Bag Bracket Assembly M10 1...

Page 41: ...e and tow bar Install 4 bolts and 4 nuts and tighten to hand tight Note Bolts will be torqued to 41 ft lb in future step Tools Needed 15mm Wrench Fasteners Needed from Parts Bag Bracket Assembly M10 1...

Page 42: ...l 4 bolts and 4 nuts and tighten to hand tight Note Bolts will be torqued to 71 ft lb in future step Tools Needed 15mm Wrench 16mm Wrench Torque Wrench Fasteners Needed from Parts Bag Vertical Bracket...

Page 43: ...nuts and tighten with torque wrench to 41 ft lb Torque remaining bolts using torque wrench Refer to previous steps for proper torque spec Tools Needed 15mm Wrench 16mm Wrench Torque Wrench Fasteners N...

Page 44: ...s very heavy and dangerous if it tips over Align the pivot hole on the beam assembly to the pivot hole on the tow bar assembly and insert pivot pin Insert cotter pin through hole in pivot pin Use plie...

Page 45: ...ugh vertical pin hole in tow bar assembly and beam assembly Insert lynch pin through hole in vertical pin to secure Tools Needed Fasteners Needed from Parts Bag Vertical Pin Part 791183 Qty 1 Lynch Pi...

Page 46: ...cket to the beam assembly in orientation shown below using 2 bolts and 2 nuts Torque to 71 ft lb Tools Needed 18mm Wrench Torque Wrench Fasteners Needed from Parts Bag Horizontal Latch to Beam M12 1 7...

Page 47: ...nstall both pins into tow bar Install 2 bolts and 2 nut into the bottom holes of the beam Using the slots in the bottom of each log cradle arm rest the log cradle arms on the installed bolts and nuts...

Page 48: ...control valve handle into 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 Plier...

Page 49: ...Looking at fitting from 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 washe...

Page 50: ...counterclockwise not exceeding one revolution until it is oriented in the correct position Place wrench on the wrench pad of fitting to prevent fitting from turning and torque nut to 37 46 ft lb Threa...

Page 51: ...ng until washer touches thread nearest wrench pad Back off fitting counterclockwise not exceeding one revolution until it is oriented in the correct position Place wrench on the wrench pad of fitting...

Page 52: ...shown below Note High pressure hoses supplied by customer Screw finger tight high pressure hoses to Valve to Hose Fittings Wrench tighten 1 5 3 0 Turns Past Finger Tight Connect remaining ends of hig...

Page 53: ...aced or repaired is the sole decision of Powerhorse Powerhorse will not provide for replacement of complete products due to defective parts Any costs incurred due to replacement or repair of items out...

Page 54: ...54 Manufactured by Northern Tool Equipment Co 2800 Southcross Drive West P O Box 1499 Burnsville MN 55337 0499...

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