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11

Transporting the Log Splitter

IMPORTANT

: Always turn fuel valve to OFF position 

before transporting the log splitter.

1.  Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make cer-

tain the beam is locked securely with the horizontal 
beam lock.

2.  Remove spring clip and clevis pin from jack stand. 
3.  Support the tongue and pivot the jack stand up 

against the tongue. See Figure 4-4.

4.  Secure with the spring clip and clevis pin previously 

removed. See Figure 4-4.

5.  Attach coupler hitch to a class I or higher 2” ball on a 

towing vehicle; latch securely.

  a. 

If coupler hitch does not fit on ball

: Turn 

adjustment nut one turn counter-clockwise.

  b. 

If coupler hitch is too loose on ball

: Turn 

adjustment nut one turn clockwise.

6.  Connect the safety chains to the towing vehicle.
7.  Plug in the tail lights, if so equipped, to the tail light 

connector on the tow vehicle.

WARNING: Do not tow faster than 
45mph and check local, state, and 
federal requirements before towing on 
any public road.

NOTE

: Use caution when backing up. It is recom-

mended to use a spotter outside the vehicle.

6.  Use a flexible “spider” type coupling between engine 

and pump drive shafts.

7.  Keep hoses clear and unblocked.
8.  Bleed air out of hoses before operating.
9.  Flush and clean hydraulic system before restarting 

after servicing.

10. Use “pipe dope” on all hydraulic fittings.
11. Allow time for warm-up before splitting wood.
12. Prime the pump before initial start-up by turning over 

the engine with spark plug disconnected.

13. Split wood along the grain (lengthwise) only.

Never

:

1.  Use when fluid is below 20° F or above 150° F.
2.  Use a solid engine /pump coupling.
3.  Operate through relief valve for long.
4.  Attempt to adjust unloading or relief valve settings 

without pressure gauges.

5.  Operate with air in hydraulic system.
6.  Use teflon tape on hydraulic fittings.
7.  Attempt to cut wood across the grain.
8.  Attempt to remove partially split wood from the wedge 

with your hands. Fully retract wedge to dislodge wood 
with log dislodger.

Raising and Lowering Beam

1.  Use control handle to run wedge up and down beam 

6 to 8 times to circulate the hydraulic fluid, which will 
warm and thin the fluid.

2.  Place log splitter on a firm, level surface. 
To raise the beam for vertical operation:
3.  Pull out the vertical beam lock on the tongue.
4.  Pivot beam lock down to release the beam. 
5.  Move  the beam to the vertical position. Secure it with 

the beam lock on the reservoir tank assembly.

WARNING: Always use the log splitter 
in the vertical position when splitting 
heavy logs.

To lower the beam:
1.  Pull out the horizontal beam lock on the reservoir tank.
2.  Pivot beam lock down to release the beam.
3.  Carefully pull back on beam and lower it to the 

horizontal position.The horizontal beam lock will lock 
automatically. See Figure 4-1.

4

Operating 

Your Log 

Splitter

WARNING

Always use the log 

splitter in the vertical 

position when splitting 

heavy logs.

Do not tow faster than 

45mph and check 

local, state, and federal 

requirements before 

towing on any public 

road.

Figure 4-4

Summary of Contents for 24AF572B766

Page 1: ...ive working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on...

Page 2: ...pport Department or your Troy Bilt service dealer www troybilt com TROY BILT LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OH 44136 866 840 6483 330 558 7220 Model Number Serial Number If you have difficulty assemblin...

Page 3: ...3 1 Safety Labels WARNING DO NOT remove safety or any labels from log splitter for any reason Safety Labels Found On Your Log Splitter...

Page 4: ...des Take appropriate firefighting equipment with you 14 This machine should be used for splitting wood only do not use it for any other purpose 15 Follow the instructions in the manual s provided with...

Page 5: ...turn until it leans against the beam and is stable b When splitting extra large or uneven logs the log must be stabilized with wooden shims or split wood between the log and end plate or ground 12 Al...

Page 6: ...bolts and hex nuts from the end of the tongue See Figure 3 2 2 Align the holes in the tongue with the holes in the tank bracket and secure with hardware just removed See Figure 3 2 NOTE High pressure...

Page 7: ...erfill 5 Replace vented dipstick securely tightening it until the top of the threads are flush with top of the pipe 6 Disconnect the spark plug and prime the pump by pulling the recoil starter as far...

Page 8: ...ated on the beam support latch bracket See Figure 4 1 Engine Controls See the accompanying engine manual for the location and function of the controls on the engine IMPORTANT Your log splitter is ship...

Page 9: ...ings on the machine and in this manual before operat ing Wear leather work gloves safety shoes ear protection and safety glasses when operating a log splitter Ensure safe footing Use extreme care when...

Page 10: ...eck fluid level regularly 2 Use an approved hydraulic fluid Approved fluids include Dexron III Mercon III automatic transmis sion fluid a 10 Weight AW hydraulic oil or Pro Mix AW 32 Hydraulic Oil 3 Us...

Page 11: ...nitial start up by turning over the engine with spark plug disconnected 13 Split wood along the grain lengthwise only Never 1 Use when fluid is below 20 F or above 150 F 2 Use a solid engine pump coup...

Page 12: ...ng Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs Conditions that Will Void Warranty 1 Failure to maintain proper fluid level in reservoir 2 Changing the re...

Page 13: ...ded Contact an authorized service dealer Hydraulic Filter Change the hydraulic filter every 50 hours of opera tion Use only a 10 micron hydraulic filter Order part number 723 0405 Beam and Splitting W...

Page 14: ...al pressure on all tires WARNING Excessive pressure when seating beads may cause tire rim as sembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury Refer to sidewall of tire for recommended pre...

Page 15: ...r Log Splitter 4 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty 5 Remove spark plug Holding a rag over the cylinder hole pour approximately 1 2 ounce approximately one t...

Page 16: ...with CHOKE applied if so equipped 2 Spark plug wire loose 3 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 4 Water or dirt in fuel system 5 Dirty air cleaner 6 Carburetor not adjusted properly Cylinder rod will not...

Page 17: ...nder low load conditions 1 Correct alignment as necessary 2 See authorized service dealer 3 See authorized service dealer 4 Flush and clean hydraulic system 5 Flush and clean hydraulic system 1 Engine...

Page 18: ...3 20 71 33 55 44 45 15 18 19 64 17 61 41 41 69 58 57 56 34 65 41 44 67 62 72 59 66 48 23 51 29 30 27 59 82 50 72 18 61 11 12 3 4 6 80 5 79 7 8 9 44 65 70 41 41 39 43 38 35 14 52 53 54 73 48 26 28 37 2...

Page 19: ...710 0650 TT Screw 5 16 18 x 875 41 712 04065 Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 42 781 04129 Log Tray 43 681 04040 Frame Assembly 44 710 0521 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 3 45 719 0353 Coupling Shield 46 714 0122 Square Key...

Page 20: ...ts and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e Troy Bilt does not extend any warranty for products s...

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