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Kinetic Log Splitter

Owners Manual

Model #45-0503

http://www.splitsecondlogsplitter.com 

Form No. 41595

IMPORTANT:

  The engine is shipped without 

oil. Add oil before starting the engine.

 

WARNINg

Before operating your Split Second 

Log Splitter, read and understand 

all instructions inside this manual.

French and Spanish language manuals 

are available to download at 

www.splitsecondlogsplitter.com

Place Model Number Label in Center of this Box.

Patents Pending

Summary of Contents for 45-0503

Page 1: ...shipped without oil Add oil before starting the engine Warning Before operating your Split Second Log Splitter read and understand all instructions inside this manual French and Spanish language manuals are available to download at www splitsecondlogsplitter com Place Model Number Label in Center of this Box Patents Pending ...

Page 2: ...t Time 6 Before Each Use 6 Adjusting the Log Splitter Height 6 Towing the Log Splitter 6 Starting the Engine 6 Using the Log Splitter 7 Maintenance Instructions 9 Check For Loose Fasteners 9 Check Tire Pressure 9 Grease the Rack 9 Grease the Flywheel Bearings 9 Grease the Wheel Bearings 10 Engine Maintenance 10 Cleaning 10 Storing 10 Service and Adjustments 11 Adjusting the Belt Tension 11 Replaci...

Page 3: ...me and the ram will retract 4 Ram automatically retracts at end of stroke To retract the ram before the end of the stroke release control handle OPERATION Read owner s manual for safety and operating instructions Read engine owner s manual for safety and operating instructions Never grab log by cut ends when placing on beam against wedge Always split wood in the direction of the grain Always opera...

Page 4: ...ear protective shoes with non skid soles while operating the log splitter Safety toe shoes are recommended y y Always wear hearing protection when using the log splitter for prolonged periods of time y y Only operate the log splitter on a flat level surface with secure footing y y Always shut off the engine and make sure all moving parts have come to a stop before making adjustments Engine Safety ...

Page 5: ... six 3 8 x 1 1 2 hex bolts and flat washers down into the holes Assemble 3 8 lock washers and 3 8 nuts onto the bolts and secure the tray to the I beam Position the Tow Bar 1 Pull the tow bar out to the towing position or push it in to the working position Align the holes in the tow bar and the receiver tube and install the two locking pins and hair cotter pins Install the Bail Pin 1 Install the b...

Page 6: ...owing the Log Splitter 1 Be sure that you are in compliance with all applicable towing laws and regulations 2 Adjust the height of the log splitter to approximately match the height of the towing vehicle s hitch 3 Attach the log splitter to a 2 ball hitch on the towing vehicle 4 Remove the front leg stand if there is not enough ground clearance in the raised position 5 Adjust the coupler locking p...

Page 7: ...g 2 Place the log splitter on flat level ground that provides secure footing 3 Secure the wheels to prevent unexpected movement 4 Start the engine and set the throttle to Fast 5 Grasp a log on the sides and place it on the log splitter centering it on the I beam Push the log firmly against the wedge to help hold it in place See Figure 6 Warning Do not grasp the log by the ends when loading it onto...

Page 8: ... the ram to fully retract Repeat the splitting cycle until the log is split note Do not allow the gear teeth to grind if the ram stops before the log is split Release the engagement handle immediately to avoid excessive wear or damage to the gear teeth 10 If the ram becomes stuck in the log and will not retract immediately strike downward on the engagement handle to disengage the gear teeth and re...

Page 9: ...l check and tighten any fasteners which may have worked loose during use Check Tire Pressure 1 Check tire pressure before each use and before towing the splitter on the highway Fill to the recommended pressure that is stamped on the tire sidewall Grease the Rack 1 Wipe a light coat of all purpose grease onto the teeth on the bottom of the rack after every 50 hours of operation or every 5 cords spl...

Page 10: ... wheel to seat the bearings Back the nut off until a slot aligns with the hole in the spindle Make sure that the wheel spins freely but does not have end play or wobble Readjust the nut as necessary 12 Install the cotter pin and spread the ends 13 Install the hub cap 14 Repeat the same procedure for the other wheel 15 Remove the supports from under the rear of the splitter frame and lower it using...

Page 11: ...elt guard from the log splitter 3 Loosen the nuts on the four round head carriage bolts that secure the motor slide plate to the frame assembly 4 Loosen the two nuts on the end of the tension adjusting bolt and screw the inner nut as far as possible onto the bolt 5 Slide the engine forward and remove the belts 6 Install new belts and adjust the belt tension using the instructions in the Adjusting ...

Page 12: ... quality wheel bearing grease to the new roller bearings working it around the rollers and into the bearing until it the rollers are coated and the bearing cage is filled with grease 9 Assemble a new bearing into the inward facing end of the wheel hub and then carefully tap a new seal into the end of the hub 10 Slide the wheel onto the axle and then install another new bearing and a washer into th...

Page 13: ...h 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Move choke lever to OFF position 3 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 4 Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain fuel tank Reconnect fuel line and refill with fresh fuel 5 Adjust carburetor 6 Service air cleaner 7 Adjust belt tension or replace belts 8 Replace clutch Rack won t retract completely 1 Dirty beam 2 Machine not level wedge e...

Page 14: ...Carriage 4 Heavy Duty Sealed Bearings Flywheel Diameter 18 25 in Flywheel Weight 2 at 90 lbs each Flywheel Max RPM 365 Splitter Beam Height Adjustable Range 26 5 in to 34 in Splitter Length 112 in Splitter Width 55 0 in Table Dimensions 33 0 in x 40 0 in long Wedge Height 7 0 in Wedge Length 5 0 in Wedge Thickness 0 75 in Weight 570 lbs Engine Subaru SP170 Starting Type Recoil Engine Displacement ...

Page 15: ...Page 15 45 0507 LOG LIFT ATTACHMENT Accessories for the Log Splitter 45 02312 FIRE WOOD CART 45 0506 LOG DOLLY 45 0505 TOOL TRAY 45 0509 COVER Not Shown ...

Page 16: ... 31 7 32 33 31 36 33 38 36 36 31 42 45 43 44 29 30 31 20 17 16 18 19 31 41 38 48 44 47 48 46 22 52 40 37 40 37 44 49 45 36 38 37 56 52 60 58 55 13 14 13 14 34 35 39 23 54 35 21 53 64 60 61 62 29 52 59 51 50 63 63 65 45 0503 Repair Parts Illustration the fastest way to purchase parts www speedepart com ...

Page 17: ... 8 16 x 3 1 2 33 3 44072 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Whizlock ref qty part no description 34 1 43661 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 35 4 47189 Hex Nut 1 4 20 Nylock 36 11 43063 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 37 11 HA21362 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Nylock 38 11 43062 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 39 1 27828 Bracket End Marker 40 10 43003 Lock Washer 3 8 41 1 44292 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 1 2 42 4 47024 Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 4 1 2 43 4 43353 Lock Washer 1 ...

Page 18: ...depart com 47 45 46 46 46 46 15 16 12 47 24 19 52 39 53 55 59 56 20 62 63 48 64 54 27 10 28 23 45 25 45 58 61 48 57 21 1 2 3 4 4 39 40 5 7 8 9 38 38 51 48 49 33 18 17 33 32 34 35 47 48 65 47 66 48 60 26 28 41 43 10 11 13 14 42 68 39 40 45 36 37 61 29 31 31 67 67 69 6 6 30 69 50 49 22 29 57 70 44 ...

Page 19: ... 16 Whizlock ref qty part no description 36 2 42925 Bumper Stop 37 2 46978 Hex Nut 1 4 20 SIMS 38 2 1650 1 Retaining Ring 39 10 43353 Lock Washer 1 2 40 8 R74780828 Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 1 3 4 41 1 43082 Hex Lock Nut 3 8 16 2 Way 42 1 43509 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 3 4 43 1 44101 Cotter Pin 3 32 x 3 4 44 1 43081 Washer 3 8 45 6 47810 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Nylock 46 4 41638 Skt Hd Cap Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 47 8 43063 H...

Page 20: ...and pieces of firewood please take a picture and send us an e mail We would enjoy seeing you with your pile of firewood Best Regards Mike Cohan President Agri Fab Incorporated Sullivan Illinois Once photos and information are submitted to Agri Fab Inc the submitter is granting Agri Fab Inc permission to use photos pictures or images deemed necessary by Agri Fab Inc Agri Fab Inc cannot and will not...

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