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SAFETY ALERTS

The safety alert symbol is used in decals and 
with this manual. Understand the safety 
message. It contains important information 
about personal safety.

NOTATIONS

NOTE: 

 General reference information for 

proper operation and maintenance practices.

IMPORTANT: 

Specific procedures or 

information required to prevent damage to 
unit or attachment.

SAFETY DECALS AND 
LOCATIONS

ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety 
Decals. Refer to figure 2 for Safety Decal 
locations.

1. DANGER!

SAFETY

WARNING: 

This splitting machine 

is capable of crushing or 
amputating body parts. Failure to 
observe the safety instructions in 
the manuals and on decals could 
result in serious injury or death.
Tragic accidents can occur if the 
operator is not alert to the 
presence of children. Never 
assume that children will remain 
where you last saw them.

Stop engine and allow moving 
parts to stop before leaving 
operator’s position.

Look for these symbols to point 
out important safety 
precautions. They mean:

Attention!

Personal Safety Is 
Involved!

Become Alert! 

Obey The Message!

DANGER: 

IMMINENTLY 

HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not 
avoided, WILL RESULT in death 
or serious injury.

WARNING: 

POTENTIALLY 

HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not 
avoided, COULD RESULT in 
death or serious injury.

CAUTION: 

POTENTIALLY 

HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not 
avoided, MAY RESULT in minor 
or moderate injury. It may also be 
used to alert against unsafe 
practices.

Keep hands away from moving 
parts. Moving parts can crush 
or cut.

Keep children and others away 
from unit while operating.
Only one person should 
operate the log splitter and load 
the logs.

Operate the log splitter on level 
surfaces. Stay off slopes and 
slippery surfaces.

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WARNING /

ADVERTENCIA

Maximum towing speed 45mph.

Loss of vehicle control and/or

machine damage can result.

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Summary of Contents for 27-Ton Log Splitter

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Page 2: ...hez votre revendeur ou allez sur le site www ariens com pour consulter la liste des langues disponibles pour votre quipement Les manuels imprim s dans des langues diff rentes de l anglais sont galemen...

Page 3: ...riens com on the Internet DELIVERY Customer Note If you have purchased this product without complete assembly and instruction by your retailer it is your responsibility to Read and understand all asse...

Page 4: ...ou last saw them Stop engine and allow moving parts to stop before leaving operator s position Look for these symbols to point out important safety precautions They mean Attention Personal Safety Is I...

Page 5: ...serious injury or death from escaping hydraulic fluid ALWAYS keep body and hands away from pin holes or nozzles which eject hydraulic fluid under pressure Escaping hydraulic fluid can puncture skin an...

Page 6: ...air as needed Before starting engine ensure that control lever is in neutral position Keep children people and pets away Be alert and shut off unit if anyone enters work area Keep children under watch...

Page 7: ...near any unimproved forest covered or brush covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local state or federal laws A spark arrester if used must be ma...

Page 8: ...from cracks in logs while splitting These can quickly close and pinch or crush body parts On logs that are not square place the longest portion of the log closest to the beam and the most square end...

Page 9: ...ow from the cap breather as the system warms up and the fluid expands Do not operate the unit without the proper amount of oil in the reservoir Fill Engine Fuel Tank Fill fuel tank DO NOT OVERFILL See...

Page 10: ...ller 9 Recoil Starter 10 Front Jack Stand 11 Hitch Coupler 2 In Ball 12 Safety Chains 13 Rear Stabilizer 14 Hydraulic Pump 15 Hydraulic Tank 16 Hydraulic Tank Dipstick Breather 17 Beam Assembly Lock 1...

Page 11: ...Shut Off Valve IMPORTANT The fuel shut off valve MUST be in the closed position prior to transporting the unit The fuel shut off valve has two positions Recoil Starter Handle When pulled handle will...

Page 12: ...t rotates to vertical position Figure 11 IMPORTANT Rear stabilizer must be in the transport position before placing beam in vertical operating position see Rear Stabilizer on page 13 To move beam to h...

Page 13: ...justed by rotating the height adjustment handle clockwise up or counterclockwise down Rear Stabilizer Figure 15 Rear stabilizer must be positioned down and locked in place when operating in the horizo...

Page 14: ...out when filling the tank Do not use a funnel or other device that obstructs the view of the tank filling process 4 Replace fuel cap and tighten 5 ALWAYS clean up spilled fuel GASOLINE IMPORTANT ALWAY...

Page 15: ...abilizer to transport position and lock in place see Rear Stabilizer on page 13 4 Attach log splitter hitch to tow vehicle with class 1 or higher receiver and 2 in ball Adjust hitch coupler to ensure...

Page 16: ...r Do not attempt to stabilize logs with legs or feet while operating 3 Using only your hand push the control lever toward the log 4 Hold the lever in the out position until log is split 5 Allow split...

Page 17: ...SYSTEM on page 18 Follow Engine Maintenance Schedule Perform scheduled engine maintenance Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions 50 Hours or Every Season Check Fasteners Check all fasteners...

Page 18: ...ter every season or 100 hours 1 Clean area around hydraulic supply hose 2 Place container under oil filter and hydraulic supply hose to catch oil 3 Remove hose clamp and disconnect hose from hydraulic...

Page 19: ...s in safe working condition Store unit in a cool dry protected area Protect bare metal areas with a light coat of oil or anti rust compound LONG TERM Perform all steps found in Short Term storage Touc...

Page 20: ...not extend or retract when control lever is moved 1 Low hydraulic oil level 1 Refill hydraulic oil to proper level see Checking Hydraulic Oil Level on page 18 2 Kinked or pinched hydraulic lines 2 Rep...

Page 21: ...ber 917001 917002 Model 27 Ton Log Splitter 34 Ton Log Splitter Engine Engine Subaru Engine Model Number SP170 CARB EX21 CARB Displacement Cu In cc 10 31 169 12 87 211 Max RPM 3750 150 Oil Capacity Pt...

Page 22: ...or replace any defective part subject to the conditions limitations and exclusions set forth herein Such repair or replacement will be free of charge labor and parts to the original purchaser except...

Page 23: ...anty Period Use Detail All Batteries 1 Year All Prorated All Belts Muffler Tires None Commercial These components are not covered when used commercially All Cloth Plastic and Rubber Components Includi...

Page 24: ...ting or leasing the utility vehicle Using the utility vehicle to tow or carry loads in excess of the limits specified in the owner operator manual Modifying the utility vehicle with parts and accessor...

Page 25: ...amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage you should contact Ariens Company Technical Service Center at 1 920 756 2141 DEFECTS WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS...

Page 26: ...is article The manufacturer issuing the warranty will not be liable under this Article to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of an add on or modified part Evaporative Emission Warra...

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