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Page 1: ...ERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE Both model number and serial number may be found on the main label You should record both ofthem in a safe place for future use FOR YOUR SAFETY Save This Manual for Future Reference READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE Tame the Great Outdoors ...

Page 2: ...OPE to get the job done right at the right price YARDMAX delivers the perfect combination of performance and practicality YARDMAX has a solution that s right for you MAX Performance MAX Value MAX Support that s YARDMAX J Backed by decades of proven manufacturing expertise J Enhanced design features come standard J Engineered for the best user experience J Quality metal parts are used instead of pl...

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Page 4: ...565 YS2865 Splitting Force 25Ton 28Ton Log Capacity 25 5 25 5 Engine Briggs Stratton Displacement 208cc Gross Torque 2600rpm 9 5 ft lb Fuel Capacity 0 80Gallon Engine Oil Capacity 0 16Gallon Starting System YS3065 YS3567 30Ton 35Ton 25 5 26 Briggs Stratton 306cc 14 5 ft lb 1 40Gallon 0 29Gallon Recoil Control Valve Auto Return with Adjustable Detent 3 I Introduction Specifications YS2565PM02 1703 ...

Page 5: ...ilter Suction Screen Hoses High pressure w wire braid Coil wrapped Beam Heavy duty U shape formed construction Wedge Size 7 50 Wedge Style 2 way Rear Wheels 4 80 8 DOT Approved 16 O D Road Tires Hitch Coupler 2 ball with Safety Chains Safety Chains Standard Max Towing Speed 45mph HorizontaiNertical Splitting Standard Open Operating Zone Standard Centrally Located Controls Standard Wheel Fenders St...

Page 6: ...efore transporting the machine or performing any maintenance Keep hands and fingers away from all pinch points 0 FORWARD Never remove partially split wood from the wedge with your hands Fingers may become trapped between the split wood Keep hands and feet away from moving parts Moving parts can crush or cut Keep hands away from the log stripper Always keep body and hands away from pin holes or noz...

Page 7: ...s that may be thrown from the unit Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating YS2565PM02 1703 Wear appropriate hearing protection Always keep hands and feet away from all moving parts during operation Moving parts can cut or crush body parts Always keep hands and feet away from all pinch points Do not touch parts that might be hot from operation Allow parts to co...

Page 8: ...l fuel tank and container caps securely and wipe up spilled fuel Neveroperate the unitwithout the fuel cap securely in place 7 I Safety Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel If fuel is spilled do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated When fuel is spilled on yours...

Page 9: ...the control handle HORIZONTAL OPERATING POSITION YS2565PM02 1703 VERTICAL OPERATING POSITION MACHINE USE AND CARE Never operate the machine without good visibility or light Never attempt to split wood across the grain The log splitter was not designed for cross grain splitting Always block the front and back of both wheels to prevent unintended movement Hold the bark side of the logs when loading ...

Page 10: ...e log splitter Never allow anyone to ride or sit on the log splitter Always stop the engine lock the beam in the horizontal position and close the fuel shut off valve when transporting the unit Use extra care when towing the log splitter Do not exceed 45 mph Towing the log splitter at a speed greater than 45 mph could result in loss of control damage to the equipment serious injury or death Avoid ...

Page 11: ...rtially assembled and contains the following Cr C OPTIONAL Handware Kit T T 1 Beam and Reservoir with Engine 2 Fender Left 3 Fender Right Y52565PM02 1703 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 t T 1 I I I I I I I I I l L L 4 Wheel Axle 5 Wheels 6 Manual Tube Unpacking the Container ContentsSupplied I 10 ...

Page 12: ...led at the factory To assemble your machine follow the below instructions BEAM PIVOT BRACKET 1 Disassemble the triangle bracket from the left beam mount of unit Remove the bolts and nuts See Figure 2a Figure2a 11 I Contents Supplied Assembly 2 Follow the same procedure to disassemble the triangle bracket from the right beam mount of unit 3 Slowly pull the beam in a straight line until the pivot ca...

Page 13: ...e U shaped groove 2 The control handle is shipped hanging from the valve on the handle link Remove the pin and cotter pin from the control handle Move the control lever to the vertical Neutral positon shown in circle on illustration Fipre 3 3 Reinstall the pin and cotter pin to the control handle Figure3 HYDRAULICCYLINDER HANDLE Loosen two M10 nuts byusing a16mmwrench Change the handle from the ve...

Page 14: ...olts spring washers and flat washers See Ffsure Sb C D 13 I Assembly Figure5b M10X35 M10X20 TOW BAR Insert the tow bar into the tank bracket and align the holes Connect and tighten the tow bar to the tank by using the M12x80 bolts flat washers spring washers and nuts See Figure 6 X2 Tank Assembly Bracket Figure6 J M12X80 X2 WHEEL 1 Remove the two anti dust sleeves from the wheel axle Anti dust Sle...

Page 15: ...rtant and required Failure to install the cotterpin can result in loss ofwheel retention Alwaysassemble using a new cotterpin Do not reuse 9 Use a soft faced hammer to tap the anti dust washer in the right position 10 Align the wheel cap against the wheel hub Using a soft faced hammer tap lightly to make sure to install the wheel cap onto the wheel hub properly Only assemble one side of the wheel ...

Page 16: ...the engine side Align the holes in the lower bracket and upper bracket Insert and tighten bolt 1 and bolt 2 first then tighten bolt 3 and bolt 4 Upper Bracket of Axle Lower Bracket of Axle Figure7h M12X30 X4 15 I Assembly 16 Rotate the bottom pallet slowly until there is enough space to assemble the other wheel Figure7i 17 Use one hand to lift the tow bar slightly Use the other hand to move the wo...

Page 17: ...pport leg to the upper hole on the unit Insert the U shaped lock pin to hold the support leg in place 2 Slightlyliftthe machine by the tow bar while rotating it so that the support leg can drop to the down position supporting the machine on the ground 3 Fully insert the U shaped lock pin Make sure the short end go through the lower hole 4 To secure the U Shaped lock pin Insert the roll pin thru th...

Page 18: ...plastic sheet by loosening and removing the nuts and washers using a 13mm wrench Figure 12a 2 Install the muffler by aligning the screw holes on the muffler to the screw holes on the engine Reinstall the washer and nuts using a 13mm wrench Figure12b VERTICAL POSITION TO HORIZONTAL POSITION 1 Remove the bridge pin and lock pin from the lower hole Upper Hole Lower Hole Figure 13a 2 Hold the hydrauli...

Page 19: ...gures15aand 15btoinstall the worktable Remove the bolts flat washers and nuts from the inside holes Move the log cradle from the incline position to the horizontal position Align holes on the log cradle with the outside holes on the beam mount Reinstall bolts flat washers and nuts Figure 15a Place the work table over the holes in the log cradle and align the 4 holes from the work table plate and l...

Page 20: ...KNOW YOUR MACHINE FEATURES AND CONTROLS Log Table Optional Log Spinner Foot Plate 2 Position Log Cradle Hydraulic Pump Vertical Beam Lock Control Valve 19 I Know Your Machine YS2565PM02 1703 ...

Page 21: ...peration section for instruction MANUAL TUBE Keep manuals safely in the tube HORIZONTAL BEAM LOCK The beam lock bracket is used to secure the beam in the horizontal position YS2565PM02 1703 Gas Log Splitter Operator s Manual HYDRAULIC CYLINDER HANDLE The hydraulic cylinder handle is included for easy transition from horizontal to vertical 2 BALL HITCH COUPLER The coupler hitch is at the end of the...

Page 22: ...ly and add as needed 21 I Know Your Machine Operation ADD GASOLINE TO ENGINE Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel Use extreme care when handlinggasoline Fill the fuel tank outdoors never indoors Gasoline vapors can ignite if they collect inside an enclosure Explosion can result 1 The engine must be off and allowed to cool at leasttwo ...

Page 23: ...ecommended Engine damage may result SPLIT CONTROL HANDLE Forward position Move the lever in this direction to extend the cylinder toward the spinner foot plate Keep pressure on the lever until the log splits The lever does not lock in this position Release as soon as the log is split or the cylinder is fully extended See Ffsure 16a and Figure 16b Never operate through the relief valve for more tha...

Page 24: ...e positon and allow the cylinder to retract until the stuck log contacts the stripper plates Continue to retract the cylinder until the log is dislodged from the wedge Do not use the unit if the stripper plates are bent or damaged Bent or damaged stripper plates must be repaired or replaced before use 23 I Operation CONVERSION BETWEEN HORIZONTAL SPLITTING POSITION ANDVERTICALSPLITTING POSITION Hor...

Page 25: ... When seating a bead after repair do not exceed 30 PSI Pressures higher than 30 PSI can cause the tire and wheel to rupture and explode YS2565PM02 1703 3 Make sure hitch is in good working order 4 Check safety chains Two safety chains must be used while towing Cross safety chains under the coupler allowing only enough slack for vehicle turns 5 Pull the U shaped lock pin away from the machine Lift ...

Page 26: ...ansmission system Examine oil for metal chips as a precaution to future problems After oil has been completely drained from the machine reinstall drain plug Oil drain plug Figure 18 25 I Maintenance ADD HYDRAULIC OIL TO OIL TANK 1 Make sure the log splitter is on a flat level surface 2 Remove the oil dipstick from the oil tank Never remove the hydraulic oil dipstick when the engine is running or h...

Page 27: ...stem or on carburetor parts For engine fuel that is stored less than 30 days add a fuel stabilizer to keep the fuel fresh Turn the fuel valve lever to the offposition If fuel is stored over 30 days then drain the fuel tank as stated in the engine manual YS2565PM02 1703 Always drain fuel from the tank in an outdoor well ventilated area Stay away from sources of heat flame or sparks while handlingfu...

Page 28: ...t customer service or retract 3 Low hydraulic oil 3 Check oil level and add as needed Wedge does not auto 1 Low hydraulic oil 1 Check oil level and add as needed return 2 Faulty control valve 2 Contact customer service Excessive bouncing Underinflated Inflate tires to proper pressure while towing Control valve handle 1 Hydraulic oil too cold 1 Warm up engine does not return to 2 Hydraulic oil too ...

Page 29: ...YS2565NS2865 16 L _ 1 d d 70 101 72 MI D Parts List on page 34 1 I T IT ____ 2 4 co N E e a t R ...

Page 30: ...43 SpringWasher4 44 Nut M12 45 Screw M6x10 46 Pump Bracket 47 Engine 48 135 1 2 Fitting 49 GearPump 50 WasherS 51 SpringWasher8 52 Bolt M8x20 53 Lock Latch 54 Bolt M8x10 55 Pressure Spring 56 Discontinued 57 Cover of Pump Bracket 58 Pin6x40 59 Beam Lock Bracket 60 Bolt M10x25 61 Washer30 62 Pin 18x135 63 Safety Pin Z 12x125 64 NutM8 4 3 4 1 1 1 1 24 20 14 80 Washer6 81 Flange of fiIter 82 Return O...

Page 31: ...YS3065 16 70 72 IJ Parts List on page 34 1 1l J if 4 2 1 0 I E e a t R ...

Page 32: ...rPump 50 WasherS 51 SpringWasher8 52 Bolt M8x20 4 3 2 1 1 1 1 20 16 14 No Description 75 NutM22 76 DustCap 77 Cotter Pin 4x50 78 Bolt M12x30 79 Bolt M6x16 80 Washer6 81 Flange of fiIter 82 Return Oil Filter 83 0 Ring D81x3 1 84 Tank Weldment 85 Wheel Axle 86 1 Bolt M10x45 87 Washer20 88 Oil Plug 89 Support Leg 53 Lock Latch 1 90 Fender Left 54 Bolt M8x10 4 91 U shaped Lock Pin 55 Pressure Spring 5...

Page 33: ...YS3567 Cil e ll Parts List on page 34 1 1i 1i 1i 4 2 1 a 70 N I E e a t R ...

Page 34: ...44 Nut M12 45 Screw M8x10 46 Pump Bracket 47 Engine 48 135 1 2 Fitting 49 GearPump 50 WasherS 51 SpringWasher8 52 Bolt M8x20 53 Lock Latch 54 Bolt M8x10 55 Pressure Spring 56 Discontinued 57 Cover of Pump Bracket 58 Pin6x40 59 Beam Lock Bracket 60 Bolt M10x25 61 Washer30 62 Pin 18x135 63 Safety Pin Z 12x125 64 Discontinued 65 Hose Clamp 66 Bolt6x20 4 3 2 1 1 1 81 Flange of fiIter 82 Return Oil Fil...

Page 35: ...Gas Log Splitter Operator s Manual OPTIONAL LOG TABLE No Description Qty 1 BoltM10x25 4 2 Log Table 1 3 Flat Washer 10 4 4 Spring Washer 10 4 5 Nut M10 4 YS2565PM02 1703 Parts List I 34 ...

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