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20 ton log splitter

56072

set up, operating, and servicing 

instructions

Warning!

iMportant inForMation

The Hitch Coupler MUST be properly 

secured to the hitch ball of the towing vehicle.  

After assembly and attachment, pull up and 

down on the Hitch Coupler to make sure the 

hitch ball is fitting snugly in the Hitch Coupler.  

there must be no play between the hitch 

ball  and  Hitch  coupler.

    If  there  is  play, 

tighten the Adjustment Nut until no play is 

present.  If the Adjustment Nut is too tight, 

the Handle will not lock.  

carefully read and 

follow the complete instructions in this 

manual BeFore setup or use.

if  the  coupler  is  not  secured 

properly, the ball could come loose 

while  the log splitter  is  in  motion, 

possibly causing property damage, 

serious  personal  injury,  or 

deatH.

 

distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight tools

®

.

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com

 read this material before using this product. 

Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 

save tHis Manual.

Copyright

©

 2009 by Harbor Freight Tools

®

.  All rights reserved.  No portion of this manual or any artwork 

contained  herein  may  be  reproduced  in  any  shape  or  form  without  the  express  written  consent  of 

Harbor Freight Tools.  Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.  Due to continuing 

improvements,  actual  product  may  differ  slightly  from  the  product  described  herein.   Tools  required  for 

assembly and service may not be included.

For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

Summary of Contents for GREYHOUND 56072

Page 1: ...ose while the Log Splitter is in motion possibly causing property damage serious personal injury or death Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury Save this manual Copyright 2009 by Harbor Freight Tools All right...

Page 2: ...tter Assembly 8 Filling the Hydraulic Fluid 10 Operating Instructions 11 Start Procedure 11 Equipment Operation 11 Transporting the Log Splitter 12 Servicing 14 Maintenance Procedures 14 Bleeding the Hydraulic System 14 Changing the Hydraulic Fluid 15 Engine Maintenance and Service 15 Equipment Lubrication 15 Storage 15 Parts list 16 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 17 Hydraulic Ram Seals Parts List Diagram 18 Li...

Page 3: ...ich if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury WARNING Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in fire serious injury and or DEATH The warnings and precautions discussed in this m...

Page 4: ... off work area around the Log 4 Splitter to keep children and specta tors away during operation Never allow children to climb on or 5 play near Log Splitter even when not in use People with pacemakers should 6 consult their physician s before use Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure Caution is neces sary when near th...

Page 5: ... 19 ing and balance at all times This en ables better control of the equipment in unexpected situations Dress properly Do not wear loose 20 clothing or jewelry Keep hair cloth ing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Parts especially exhaust system 21 components get very hot during use Stay clear of hot parts Do not cover the engine or ...

Page 6: ...decrease gov erned engine speed Wear ANSI approved safety goggles 4 heavy duty work gloves and dust mask respirator during service Maintain labels and nameplates on 5 the equipment These carry impor tant information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement Have the equipment serviced by a 6 qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensu...

Page 7: ... beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product To prevent serious injury from accidental starting Turn the Power Switch of the equipment to its OFF position wait for the engine to cool and disconnect the spark plug wire s before assembling or making any adjustments to the equipment To prevent serious injury Operate only with proper spark...

Page 8: ...ut 54 onto the ends of the Axles Tighten the Castle Nuts to 20 25 ft pounds and rotate each tire several turns to seat the bearing Back off the Castle Nut one half turn Insert a Cotter Pin 53 through both the Axle and the Castle Nut and bend the end of the Pin back to hold it in place Log Splitter Assembly Please Note This item is extremely difficult to assemble without heavy equipment to lift and...

Page 9: ...sembly 19 using Hex Bolts 24 and Hex Nuts 32 Pay attention to the directional Arrows on the unit They will aid in assembling the unit in the proper orientation Figure A 3 Use Hex Bolt 43 to install the sup port assembly See Figure A The Push Pin 42 is used for both 4 standing and towing positions Install the Hitch Coupler 39 onto the 5 Rail Assembly 19 using the Hex Bolts 09 35 a Washer 36 and Hex...

Page 10: ...re F Remove and retain the O ring 21 To check the hydraulic oil level 2 remove the Dipstick connected to the Hydraulic Oil Cap wipe it clean then dip it back in Pull it out once again and check the oil level on the Dipstick The oil should be at the upper notch 3 of the Dipstick Be sure that the hydraulic oil level is between 4 5 and 8 gallons Replace O ring and Hydraulic Oil Cap The hydraulic syst...

Page 11: ...n section that follows Equipment Operation Note The Log Splitter can accommodate logs up to 25 long and with no more than a 12 diameter The maximum diameter applies to most soft to medium types of woods Maximum diameter of hardwoods may vary de pending on density of the wood Chock the wheels before starting the 1 engine or changing the position verti cal horizontal of the unit Choose the 4 way spl...

Page 12: ... engine 9 off and disconnect its spark plug wire after use Wait for the engine to cool clean then store the tool in a dry area out of children s reach Transporting the Log Splitter Check the tire pressure PSI should 1 be at 60 for the Wheels before travel ing Connect the Log Splitter to a 2 hitch 2 ball not included on the vehicle Use the chains to secure the Log Splitter to the towing vehicle The...

Page 13: ... highways This product is not D O T compliant and is not road legal Before transporting and at 500 mile 7 intervals during every trip check and tighten the Tire Lug Nuts to 85 90 Ft Lbs Every 2 000 to 3 000 miles of travel 8 lubricate the Hub Assemblies with a heavy weight bearing grease Follow the Packing the Bearings Instructions on page 7 of this manual After each Hub Assembly is reassembled ti...

Page 14: ... the general condition of the tool Check for loose screws misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts damaged electrical wiring and any other condition that may affect its safe operation After Use 2 clean external surfaces of the tool with clean moist cloth After every use wipe down the Log Splitter to remove any tree sap or dirt This will extend the life of the unit Always kee...

Page 15: ...low the instructions found in the included engine manual Equipment Lubrication Gear Box is shipped properly filled 1 with grease Yearly open the Gear Box and check 2 the grease level Add grease only up to top of gears 3 Do not overfill grease overfilling will damage the equipment Storage Wait for engine to cool then clean 1 equipment with compressed air and or a clean cloth Clean the engine and or...

Page 16: ...31 Hydraulic Fitting 3 8 2 32 Hex Nut M14 5 33 Spindle 3 M12 2 34 Cylinder 2 1 35 Hex Bolt M10x90 1 36 Washer Φ 10 9 37 Hex Bolt M10x30 6 38 Hex Nut M12 1 Part Description Qty 39 Hitch Coupler 1 40 Chain 1 41 R pin 3 42 Push Pin 1 43 Hex Bolt M14x10 1 44 Support Assembly 1 45 Bezel 1 46 Fitting 3 1 47 High Pressure Hose 1 19 6 1 48 Oil Filter 1 49 Hex Bolt R3 4 19 1 50 Oil Tank Assembly 1 51 Beari...

Page 17: ...SKU 56072 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 17 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM ...

Page 18: ...pe Seal 50 70 10 1 01 11 O ring Seal 50 3 55 1 01 14 Nylon Washer 127 118 2 3 Part Description Qty 31 5 Nylon Cap 63 54 2 2 2 31 6 Nylon Cap 63 58 5 1 5 1 31 7 Nylon Cap 41 32 2 1 31 10 O ring 53 5 3 1 31 11 O ring 19 3 55 1 31 12 O ring 56 3 55 2 31 13 O ring 31 5 5 3 1 31 14 Dust Cap 32 5 1 Page 18 SKU 56072 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 ...

Page 19: ... parts of the product In fact the manufacturer and or distributor expressly states that all repairs and parts replacements should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians and not by the buyer The buyer assumes all risk and liability arising out of his or her repairs to the original product or replacement parts thereto or arising out of his or her installation of replacement parts theret...

Page 20: ...y or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness To take advantag...

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