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 HORIZONTAL / VERTICAL  

3-POINT HITCH  

                                      

 22, 28, 34 TON 

LOG SPLITTER 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

  

     MODEL NO.

 

3PT22T25 / 3PT28T25 / 3PT34T25 

  Owner’s Manual

 

        

 

ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

 

 

Purchase Date_________Model NO. __________  _ Serial NO.______________ 
Dealer_____________________________________     ____________________ 

Boss Industrial, Inc.

 · 123 Ambassador Drive, Suite 123 · Naperville, IL 60540 · USA 

Phone: (800) 780-BOSS (2677) · Fax (331) 472-2976 

 
 

Rev. 2  

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Summary of Contents for 3PT22T25

Page 1: ...er s Manual ASSEMBLY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Purchase Date_________Model NO __________ _ Serial NO ______________ Dealer_____________________________________ ____________________ Boss Industrial Inc 12...

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Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...tructions 10 17 Unpacking the Container 10 11 Assembling and Set up 12 16 Know Controls Features 17 Operation Instructions 18 21 Know Your Tractor 18 Operating Positions 18 Lubricate Beam and Wedge 18...

Page 5: ...ortant safety information may result in serious 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 equipmen...

Page 6: ...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 410 52...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...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 9: ...or logs to fall off 8 ALWAYS lock beam in either the horizontal or vertical position 9 ALWAYS keep the work area clean Remove split wood around the log splitter immediately so that you don t stumble...

Page 10: ...dge and the square end placed toward the end plate 10 When splitting in the vertical position stabilize the log before moving the control handle Split as follows a Place log on the end plate and turn...

Page 11: ...the log splitter in another location can result in serious injury or death a Horizontal Operating Position Stand on the control lever side of the log splitter and stabilize log as shown if needed See...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...n only Exceptions if any will be specified Unpacking tools needed 1 Wrench 14mm 2 Scissors or knife 3 Pry bar or claw hammer Step 1 Use a 14mm wrench to remove all the bolts and washers on the metal c...

Page 15: ...lic hoses to the beam at this time until you do all the assembly procedures Step 4 Inspect all component assemblies parts and accessories according to the packing list attached in this manual Page 27...

Page 16: ...litter 2 Check the three Hitch Pins are available for your log splitter 3 Different tractor needs different types and sizes of Tractor Hydraulic Connectors For this reason the Splitter Hoses do not ha...

Page 17: ...nt See FIGURE 5 1 Position the Lower Draft Arms outside of lower Frame Hookup bracket align with the Mounting Bracket holes and secure with the Tractor Hitch Pins 2 Position the Upper Draft Arm inside...

Page 18: ...four Frame Legs After the Frame Legs installed and tightened lower down the Splitter and allow it standing firmly on the ground See FIGURE 6 REF NO DECSRIPTION QTY 4 Frame leg 4 5 Hardware mounted on...

Page 19: ...anging from the valve on the handle link See FIGURE 7 1 Remove the clevis pin and bow tie cotter pin from the control handle 2 Rotate the control handle into the operating position and secure with the...

Page 20: ...s You need to prepare the correct type size connectors for your application The Splitter Hose Threads are 1 2 NTP Male 3 Route the hoses down the underside of the Beam to the rear and plug the connect...

Page 21: ...in the horizontal position The horizontal beam lock is located on the beam support latch bracket Log Tray The log tray is designed to catch the log after it is split Splitting Wedge The wedge is used...

Page 22: ...o keep hands away from any possible pinch points 2 How to place the beam in the Vertical Position Pull the horizontal beam lock out to release the beam and pivot the beam to the vertical position See...

Page 23: ...ward the cylinder When the wedge is fully retracted the control handle returns to the NEUTRAL position automatically Do not hold the handle in the REVERSE position when fully retracted NOTE The REVERS...

Page 24: ...stabilize the log place your left hand on the side of the log opposite the beam as shown in FIGURE 13 WARNING Never place a hand on the ends of the log between the log and the end plate or the log and...

Page 25: ...pipe dope on all hydraulic fittings 5 Split wood along the grain lengthwise only Never 1 Use when fluid is below 20 F or above 150 F 2 Operate through relief valve for more than 5 seconds 4 Attempt to...

Page 26: ...beam lock 2 ALWAYS check before moving to make sure that the log splitter is correctly and securely attached to the three point hitches and the hydraulic hoses to the pressure ports of tractor pump 2...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...osition 72 3 54 6 in 72 3 54 6 in 72 3 54 6 in Width 24 in 24 in 24 in Net Weight 442 lbs 458 lbs 496 lbs Splitting force is determined by Splitter cylinder size and Tractor PSI Cycle time depends on...

Page 29: ...Page 22 EXPLODED DIAGRAM PARTS LIST Page 25...

Page 30: ...2 Flat Washer Zinc M16 2 25 760 734 Split Pin Zinc 4 35 2 26 530 427 Splitting Wedge w Guides 1 27 560 422 Hydraulic Hose for A Capacity 1 2 572 1 28 560 377 Protective Spring 27 540 1 5 1 29 510 339...

Page 31: ...Page 24 Beam Frame top asembly x 1 Instruction manual x 1 U shape mounting bracket bar x 1 incl Hardware Frame leg x 4 incl Hardware PACKING LIST Page 27...

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Page 33: ...he operating 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 al...

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Page 36: ...Page 29 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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