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HORIZONTAL / VERTICAL 

HORIZONTAL / VERTICAL 

HORIZONTAL / VERTICAL 

HORIZONTAL / VERTICAL     

16 TON LOG SPLITTER

16 TON LOG SPLITTER

16 TON LOG SPLITTER

16 TON LOG SPLITTER    

OPERATIONAL MANUAL 

RAMSPLITTER LOG SPLITTERS 

1912 23RD AVE 

 ROCKFORD, IL 61104 

PHONE: 815-398-4726 

FAX: 815-398-4724 

WWW.RAMSPLITER.COM 

[email protected] 

[email protected] 

[email protected] 

Summary of Contents for H16

Page 1: ...6 TON LOG SPLITTER 16 TON LOG SPLITTER 16 TON LOG SPLITTER 16 TON LOG SPLITTER OPERATIONAL MANUAL RAMSPLITTER LOG SPLITTERS 1912 23RD AVE ROCKFORD IL 61104 PHONE 815 398 4726 FAX 815 398 4724 WWW RAMSPLITER COM SALES RAMSPLITTER COM RAMSPLITTERSALES GMAIL COM RAMSPLITTER OUTLOOK COM ...

Page 2: ...ith Section 4442 of the Cali fornia Public Resources Code The engine exhaust from this equipment contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING This manual contains vital information for the safe use and efficient operation of this equipment Carefully read this Operation Maintenance Man ual before using this equipment as failure...

Page 3: ...rmation Page 12 13 Training Page 13 14 Preparation Page 14 15 Operation Page 15 Maintenance Page 16 Periodic Maintenance Schedule Page 17 Fueling Page 17 Transportation Page 17 Lubrication Page 17 18 Oil and Fuel Page 18 Controls Page 19 Storage Page 19 Warranty Page 20 22 Parts Breakdown Page 23 Page 24 Table of Contents HORIZONTAL VERTICAL HORIZONTAL VERTICAL HORIZONTAL VERTICAL HORIZONTAL VERTI...

Page 4: ... Assembly 4 Beam Assembly 5 20 Hose 6 Two 42 Hoses 7 Suction Hose with 2 Clamps 8 Red Handle Pin 9 3 4 x 5 Bolt Nut 10 3 8 x 3 Bolt Nut 11 5 Stand with Stand Pins 12 Cotter Pins for Tires 13 Blue Book 14 Engine Information 15 Assembly instructions ...

Page 5: ...H16 HV16 Log Splitter Ramsplitter Log Splitters Inc 1912 23rd Ave Rockford IL 61114 815 398 4RAM 4726 877 967 1965 Fax 815 398 4724 Email Sales Ramsplitter com Premium Quality Log Splitters ...

Page 6: ...Operation Maintenance Manual the engine manufacturer s manual and these as sembly instructions Unpacking Loose Parts The log splitter assemblies and parts are secured with metal bands Carefully cut the metal bands with a pair of tin snips Remove all parts from the skid and lay out in a clean unobstructed area Do not discard packing materials until the machine is completely assembled to avoid accid...

Page 7: ...ls by slipping the wheel over the axle with the seal bearing facing towards the inside The Nozzle stem should be on the outside of the tire 2 Place the cotter pin through the pre drilled hole and bend the ends of the cotter pin over the tip of the axle Do not operate this log splitter until you have read and understand the operating and safety instructions Failure to read and follow operating inst...

Page 8: ...protection and protective clothing including safety shoes at all times while the log splitter is in operation to avoid any hazard from fly ing wood Do keep children and pets away from the work area while you are operating the log splitter Do shut off the engine if you leave the log splitter even for a short period of time Do operate the log splitter on a level surface Block the wheels to prevent u...

Page 9: ...running Walk around the log splitter to get to the other side Do not straddle the log splitter with the engine running or during operation Do not allow anyone to stand near the cutting wedge when you are splitting wood because wood may fly and become hazardous Do not stand on slippery wet muddy or icy surfaces when operating the log splitter Operate only when operator zone is clear for safe secure...

Page 10: ...not operate the log splitter with any hydraulic fluid leak Check hydrau lic hoses before operating log splitter and repair or replace as necessary Do not use any chemical cleaners or high pressure wash systems or steam cleaners to clean the log splitter Use only a mild detergent and warm water for cleaning Any other method may void your warranty Log splitters are not shipped with hydraulic fluid Y...

Page 11: ... the wedge When the control lever is reversed and put in the retract position the direction of the oil flow is changed and the high pressure oil is forced into the front of the cylinder thereby retracting the ram A large reser voir stores and cools the hydraulic oil and incorporates a high density filter to fil ter out any foreign particles and therefore greatly extends the life of your Rams plitt...

Page 12: ... III or any light hydraulic oil such as Mobil DTE 13M or equivalent Fill the hydraulic reservoir within 1 inch from the top of the res ervoir Replace the reservoir cap Place the engine stop switch to the OFF position Pull the engine cord over 4 or 5 times Place the engine stop switch to the ON position Pull the en gine cord and start the engine Move the control lever to the forward extend position...

Page 13: ...log splitter at any time Extremely high fluid pressures are developed in hydraulic log splitters Pres surized hydraulic fluid escaping through a pin hole opening can puncture skin and cause severe injury Therefore the following instructions should be followed at all times Do not operate the log splitter with frayed kinked cracked or damaged hydraulic hoses fittings or tubing Avoid high pressure fl...

Page 14: ... ten feet away from the operator No other assistant should be within this operating area when the machine is in use Preparation Be thoroughly familiar with all of the controls and with the proper use of the log splitter Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots No athletic shoes Always wear safety glasses or goggles with side shields and hearing protection when operating the log splitter Wear safety...

Page 15: ...or safe operation 6 Do not run the engine at excessive speeds Doing so increases the hazard of personal injury Do not tamper with parts that may increase the speed recom mended by the manufacturer 7 Always keep hands and feet away from moving parts 8 Always shut off the engine when adjusting or repairing the log splitter except as recommended by the manufacturer 9 Do not run the engine in an enclo...

Page 16: ...areas If the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor muffler clean and inspect it regularly follow engine manu facturer service instructions Replace if damaged Never store the log splitter with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes might reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool and drain all fuel from the fuel tank before storing in any enclosed area Clear debris from movabl...

Page 17: ...and safety chains Daily Clean engine air filter Weekly Check brass wear strips Monthly Inspect for and repair damaged parts Daily Inspect gap or replace spark plug Annually Replace hydraulic oil and clean filter Anuually or as required Check service wheel bearings Monthly Inspect all bolts fittings and tighten as needed Weekly Change engine oil as indicated in the engine manufacturer s owners manu...

Page 18: ...ol lowed from the engine manufacturer s manual supplied with the log splitter Dexron II or III or equivalent is recommended for the hydraulic system After every 5 hours of operation the log splitter should be stopped and with the ram in a retracted position the hydraulic oil level should be checked It should be 1 to 2 inches from the top of the filler cap hole If a considerable amount of towing or...

Page 19: ...ne choke control If the engine does not start initially set the choke control to full on position When the engine starts set the choke control to the normal operating position Engine recoil starter handle It takes short steady pulls in rapid succession to start the engine Do not jerk the starter handle Do not release the starter handle when fully extended and let it snap back Ram control valve To ...

Page 20: ...d a full description sketch or the part itself with the order Prior arrangements must be made before returning a unit or part for warranty service Service calls should be directed to customer ser vice at 1 815 398 4726 Storage For safe storage Clean dirt and debris from the engine and log splitter To prevent rusting coat the areas where paint has been scraped with an oil based rust inhibitor Do no...

Page 21: ...ion or mailing charges pre paid It is the exclusive responsibility of the purchaser to bear the transportation or mailing charges in any warranty claim This warranty specifically excludes engines or batteries which are warranted separately by their respective manufacturers all claims for defective hydraulic pumps valves batteries engines or engine parts must be made in accordance with the pump val...

Page 22: ...aims that are illegible will be returned without service Please carefully type or print in black ink C Ramsplitter warranty makes no allowance for the time spent to fill out the warranty claim form or to discuss the warranty claim with Ramsplitter personnel Any such claim will be denied D All returned parts will be retained and tagged for a period of sixty 60 days or until credit is issued E The f...

Page 23: ...buse F Any alteration of the original design of the unit or the use of unauthor ized or Non Ramsplitter parts Any claim submitted containing such unauthorized alteration repairs will be rejected G Freight or transportation damage All such damage is the responsibility of the carrier and any claim for damages must be made with the carrier H Parts or labor supplied for an unauthorized supplier or rep...

Page 24: ...6 FRAME F56CH1 5S4C D PUMP 2 STAGE 11GPM HYDRAULIC GP CBN 110 E Nylon Wear Strips NWS05 2 F 1 2 x 1 Glide Bar LSS05 2 G 16 Ton Wedge HV16WEDGE H Hose Hydraulic Cylinder Port 20 08HL1HAHF20 1 I Hose Hydraulic Tank Pump Port 48 08HL1HAHF48 1 J Valve Control LS755T4JRSH K Love Joy Couplers and Spider L090 50 L090 0625 Spider L Switch On Off Switch M Breather Cap 221 606 ...

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