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30 TON, 35 TON & 40 TON

VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL LOG SPLITTER

Operation Manual

Model #s BWMLS30H (30 Ton), BWMLS35H (35 Ton), BWMLS40H (40 Ton)

This safety symbol identifies important safety measures 

throughout this manual. Failure to follow this information may 

result in serious injury or death.

Summary of Contents for BWMLS30H

Page 1: ...L LOG SPLITTER Operation Manual Model s BWMLS30H 30 Ton BWMLS35H 35 Ton BWMLS40H 40 Ton This safety symbol identifies important safety measures throughout this manual Failure to follow this informatio...

Page 2: ...e Container 11 12 2 Tank and Engine Assembly 13 3 Tank and Wheel Assembly 14 4 Tank and Tongue Assembly 15 5 Beam Bracket Assembly 16 6 Beam and Tank Assembly 17 7 Hydraulic Line Connection 18 8 Log C...

Page 3: ...454 585 if you have any questions or concerns about the safe operation of this equipment INTENDED USE Do Not Use the log splitter for any purpose other than splitting wood for which it was designed A...

Page 4: ...issing or defaced decals Call 1300 454 585 for replacements Safety Information Operation Decal Part BWMLS185 Operator Zone Decal Part BWMLS186 Hydraulic Fluid Decal Part BWMLS188 Oil Level Decal Part...

Page 5: ...herwise slippery ground ONLY operate your log splitter on level ground Operating on a slope could cause the log splitter to roll over or logs to fall off of the equipment which could result in injury...

Page 6: ...itter during operation DO NOT reach or bend over the log splitter to pick up a log DO NOT attempt to split two logs on top of each other DO NOT attempt to cross split a log DO NOT attempt to load your...

Page 7: ...ul inspection along with the mechanical parts Be sure to replace frayed kinked cracked or otherwise damaged hydraulic hoses or hydraulic components Check for hydraulic fluid leaks by passing a piece o...

Page 8: ...ke sure that the log splitter is correctly and securely attached to the towing vehicle and that the safety chains are secured to the hitch or bumper of the vehicle with enough slack to allow turning A...

Page 9: ...nk assembly 35 40 ton 1 2 BWMLS102 BWMLS193 Tongue stand assembly 30 ton Tongue stand assembly 35 40 ton 1 3 BWMLS103 BWMLS194 Beam cylinder assembly 30 ton Beam cylinder assembly 35 40 ton 1 4 BWMLS1...

Page 10: ...3 BWMLS110 Log catcher mount lower 2 4 BWMLS111 Log catcher mount upper 2 5 BWMLS112 Hex bolt M10 x 30mm 8 No Part No Description Qty 6 BWMLS113 Lock washer M10 10 7 BWMLS114 Hex nut M10 10 8 BWMLS115...

Page 11: ...iagonally opposed to each other Step 1 3 Remove beam and cylinder assembly from crate with assistance of a helper Lift beam and cylinder assembly to its vertical position standing upright on the beam...

Page 12: ...5 Use a 13mm wrench socket wrench to remove the two hex bolts that secure the Honda engine to the crate bottom right Step 1 6 Remove tank and engine assembly from crate REMOVE BOLTS 1 Unpacking the C...

Page 13: ...Description Qty 5 BWMLS119 Hex bolt M8 x 45 G8 8 4 6 BWMLS120 Flat washer M8 8 7 BWMLS121 Locking hex nut M8 x 1 25 G8 8 4 8 BWMLS122 Rubber engine damper 4 Step 2 1 Remove engine bolts 5 from tank St...

Page 14: ...le with valve stem of tyre facing outwards Step 3 4 Thread the slotted castle nut 4 onto the spindle The slotted nut should be attached with a 28mm socket tight enough to eliminate the free play of th...

Page 15: ...ton 1 3 BWMLS129 Hex bolt M12 x 1 75 x 110mm G8 8 2 4 BWMLS130 Flat washer M12 4 No Part No Description Qty 5 BWMLS131 Lock washer M12 2 6 BWMLS132 Hex nut M12 x 1 75 G8 8 2 7 BWMLS133 Manual canister...

Page 16: ...washer M12 6 7 BWMLS132 Hex nut M12 x 1 75 G8 8 6 5 Beam Bracket Assembly Step 5 1 Attach the beam lock bracket 2 to the beam and cylinder assembly 1 with hex bolt 4 flat washer 5 lock washer 6 and h...

Page 17: ...ition by releasing the pin and then securing the release pin Step 6 3 Slowly back the assembled unit up to the beam and cylinder assembly Align the tongue bracket of the assembled unit to the pivot br...

Page 18: ...raulic tank before removing end caps Step 7 1 Hold hydraulic hose 1 and 2 above the level of the hydraulic tank to prevent fluid leakage and remove the end caps Step 7 2 Apply Teflon tape or pipe seal...

Page 19: ...rt No Description Qty 4 BWMLS113 Lock washer M10 4 5 BWMLS114 Hex nut M10 x 1 5 G8 8 4 6 BWMLS140 Button screw M10 x 1 5 x 30mm G8 8 2 Step 8 1 Rotate beam and cylinder assembly down from upright posi...

Page 20: ...pel air When the cylinder is fully extended retract it Repeat this procedure several times An erratic movement of the cylinder indicates that there is still air in the system Add about 3 to 6 litres o...

Page 21: ...peed The throttle should be set at the maximum speed for wood splitting to reach the horsepower required for the pump WARNING Review safety information related to operation of the log splitter on page...

Page 22: ...this manual MAINTENANCE 1 Consult the operating and maintenance instructions of the engine manufacturer for engine care and maintenance 2 Always check the oil level of the hydraulic reservoir before o...

Page 23: ...mm G8 8 4 5 BWMLS144 Hex bolt M8 x 1 25 x 30mm G8 8 4 6 BWMLS121 Locking hex nut M8 x 1 25 G8 8 4 No Part No Description Qty 7 BWMLS145 BWMLS196 Pump 13 GPM 30 ton Pump 17 5 GPM 35 40 ton 1 8 BWMLS146...

Page 24: ...ng M 3 4 NPT M 3 4 NPT 1 8 BWMLS154 Filter base 3 4 NPT 1 12 UNF 1 9 BWMLS155 Elbow M 3 4 NPT F 1 2 NPT 1 No Part No Description Qty 10 BWMLS156 Hydraulic oil filter 1 11 BWMLS157 Hose clamp 15 16 to...

Page 25: ...er M6 3 7 BWMLS165 Shim OD 75mm ID 64mm x 1mm 1 No Part No Description Qty 8 BWMLS166 Retaining ring external 63mm shaft 1 9 BWMLS167 Hex bolt M10 x 1 5 x 100mm G8 8 1 10 BWMLS115 Flat washer M10 4 11...

Page 26: ...1 2 NPT 1 2 flare tube 2 7 BWMLS178 Tube 1 2 OD flared 3 4 16 nuts 1 8 BWMLS179 BWMLS202 Clevis pin assy 1 OD w clips 30 ton Clevis pin assy 1 OD w clips 35 40 ton 1 No Part No Description Qty 9 BWML...

Page 27: ...27 Notes...

Page 28: ...Honda GX270 Honda GX390 Maximum log length 25 635mm 25 635mm 25 635mm Cycle time down back 10 5 seconds 11 5 seconds 11 5 seconds Cylinder 4 1 2 dia x 24 stroke 5 dia x 24 stroke 5 dia x 24 stroke Pu...

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