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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

MODEL LS-20-1

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3 POINT HITCH LOG SPLITTER

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Summary of Contents for LS-20-1

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL MODEL LS 20 1 Vertical Horizontal 3 POINT HITCH LOG SPLITTER...

Page 2: ...APPLICABLE EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IN FACT OR BY LAW INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY AS TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE This warranty shall not be interpreted to render us lia...

Page 3: ...ator or Owner 11 4 2 Machine Components 12 4 3 Machine Break In 13 4 4 Pre Operation Checklist 13 4 5 Field Operation 14 4 6 Vertical to Horizontal Conversion 22 4 7 Transporting 25 4 8 Storage 25 5 S...

Page 4: ...erial number of your 3 Point Hitch Log Splitter when ordering parts or requesting service or other information The serial number plate is located where indicated Please mark the number in the space pr...

Page 5: ...Safety Operation Maintenance and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator s Manual This manual covers the 3 Point Hitch Log Splitters Use the Table of Contents and Index as a guide t...

Page 6: ...alert against unsafe practices ous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert aga...

Page 7: ...dures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual This manual will take you step by step through your working day and alerts you to all good safety practices that should be adhered to whil...

Page 8: ...t allow persons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works Review the safety instructio...

Page 9: ...quickly in an emer gency Read this manual and the one pro vided with your tractor 6 Train all new personnel and review instruc tions frequently with existing workers Be certain only a properly trained...

Page 10: ...arly during a turnover when the operator could be pinned under the ROPS or the tractor 2 6 HYDRAULIC SAFETY 1 Make sure that all the components in the hydraulic system are kept in good condition and a...

Page 11: ...nd injure others 8 Do not step over or straddle splitter during operation 9 Do not try to split more than one log at a time The extra log can fly out and cause injury 10 Keep your fingers and hands aw...

Page 12: ...NCE SAFETY 1 Good maintenance is your responsibility Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble 2 Follow good shop practices Keep service area clean and dry Be sure electrical outlets and tools are...

Page 13: ...ented in this manual Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed Annually review this information before the season start up Make these perio...

Page 14: ...to stop before servicing repairing or unplugging Do not allow anyone within 20 feet of machine during operation Keep children away Wear appropriate safety gear including but not limited to face shiel...

Page 15: ...rate with leaks or damaged components 12 Load splitter by holding logs on the side rather than the top and bottom 13 Do not split wood across the grain 14 Review safety instructions with all operators...

Page 16: ...ontrol the Fig 1 MACHINE COMPONENTS A Mounting Frame B Splitter Frame C Control Valve D Control Lever E Hydraulic Cylinder F Wedge G Stripper H Vertical Configuration J Horizontal Configuration K Log...

Page 17: ...utions outlined in this section A pre operation checklist is provided for the operator It is important for both the personal safety and maintaining the good mechanical condition of the Log Splitter th...

Page 18: ...before starting or operating 4 Keep hands feet hair and clothing away from moving parts 5 Place all controls in neutral stop tractor engine set park brake remove ignition key and wait for all moving...

Page 19: ...ving from side to side during operation d The frame is designed to attach to a Category 1 or 2 3 point hitch Be sure to use the appropriate sized mounting pins and bushings when attaching to tractor 2...

Page 20: ...hitch NOTE The tractor can be equipped with either a closed center or open centered hydraulic system 4 Before going to the working area review Section 4 6 Transporting 5 Drive to the working area and...

Page 21: ...ill not move c Cylinder Ram Retract ing for Resetting Move the lever toward the cylinder end and it will go into detent While in detent the wedge will continue to retract until it reaches the end of i...

Page 22: ...bstructions Fig 5 STARTING Vertical Horizontal b Place the throttle in its mid range position c Place the working hydraulic circuit in detent d Move the splitting wedge cylinder to its fully retracted...

Page 23: ...g g Release the lever when the log splits into 2 pieces or the wedge reaches the base and the wedge will stop h Move the lever in the fully up retracting direc tion into detent and it will retract ful...

Page 24: ...es for protection from slivers chips and pinching Safety shoes with slip resistant soles for protection to the feet and toes from dropped logs and pieces of wood Slip resistant soles reduce the change...

Page 25: ...control lever over relief for a few minutes As the oil circulates it will warm the system and the detent will function normally c Always keep the working area neat and clean to prevent tripping Pile...

Page 26: ...the appropriate capacity to handle the weight 3 Set the base on the ground relieve the pressure in the hydraulic circuit by moving the control lever through neutral several times set the park brake a...

Page 27: ...e hitch frame mounting plate 9 Turn the hitch frame 180 and re attach to the mast Tighten fasteners to their specified torque Fig 13 MOUNTING PINS 10 Remove the 2 3 point hitch mounting pins and move...

Page 28: ...cloth or paper towel to clean the tips on the end of the hoses and the area around the couplers on the tractor Insert the male ends into the couplers on the tractor Be sure they are locked in place Ro...

Page 29: ...ng 5 Be sure you are in compliance with all appli cable lighting and marking regulations when transporting Check with your local authori ties 6 Be sure your machine can clearly be seen by overtaking a...

Page 30: ...anders especially small children when carrying out any maintenance and repairs or making any adjustments MAINTENANCE SAFETY 5 1 SERVICE 5 1 1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS 1 Grease Use an SAE multi purpose hi...

Page 31: ...AN HOURS SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE G Wedge Frame Wear Plates Daily or 10 Hours CL Machine Annually 5 1 3 SERVICING INTERVALS The period recommended is based on normal operating conditions Severe or unus...

Page 32: ...ws at the opposite end of the valve Item 13 allowing removal of the spring cover Item 19 8 Carefully tap the spool towards the valve body from the handle or yoked end A plastic or wooden screw driver...

Page 33: ...ure the valve spool will freely move in the control valve housing If it sticks loosen the screws holding the handle bracket Item 28 and spring cover Item 9 Adjust the position of the handle bracket an...

Page 34: ...at is difficult to solve even after having read through this trouble shooting section please call your local dealer or distributor Before you call please have this Operator s Manual and the serial num...

Page 35: ...18 SHIPPING CONFIGURATION 3 Use a crane hoist or forklift of sufficient capacity and stability to handle the compo nents 4 Attach to the lifting device remove tie downs lift from the truck and move to...

Page 36: ...both sides of the valve Fig 21 FITTINGS Rear Fig 22 TIGHTENING Front 9 Tighten fittings to their specified torque Be sure outlets are pointing up NOTE Always use teflon tape on the fitting threads to...

Page 37: ...33 10 Attach hydraulic hoses Tighten to their specified torque Fig 23 HYDRAULIC HOSES Rear Tightening Fig 24 TRACTOR COUPLERS 11 Attach hoses to the tractor couplers...

Page 38: ...34 Fig 25 ASSEMBLED 12 Tighten all fasteners to their specified torque...

Page 39: ...E The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted Check tightness of bolts periodically usi...

Page 40: ...rvice and Maintenance 26 Maintenance 28 Changing Seals in Valve 28 Service 26 Fluid and Lubricants 26 Greasing 26 Service Record 27 Servicing Intervals 27 Specifications 35 Bolt Torque 35 Mechanical 3...

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Page 42: ...PRINTED IN USA ISSUE DATE JULY 2003 PART NUMBER OMLS20001 RANKIN EQUIPMENT CO P O BOX 168 YAKIMA WA 98907 0168 PHONE 509 453 8271 FAX 509 457 2456...

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