Brave MVH1334C, Owner/Operator And Safety Manual

Page 1: ...Brave 34 Ton Vertical Horizontal Log Splitter Model VH1334 Owner Operator and Safety Manual MVH1334C Model VH1334VN VH1334GX ...

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Page 3: ...ype and quantity of oil See Start Up Procedure section Fill the engine fuel tank with fresh clean lead free gasoline Do not mix oil with gasoline Bleed the air out of the cylinder before starting the log splitter See Start Up Procedure section Make sure the trailer hitch of the towing vehicle is equipped with a 2 inch ball NOTE Brave reserves the right to make technical changes for product improve...

Page 4: ... Up Procedure 17 Towing 19 Operation 21 Operation Horizontal Position 22 Operation Vertical Position 25 Inspection and Maintenance 28 General Maintenance Check before operating 28 Engine Service 28 Storage 28 Hydraulic Oil Change 29 Specifications 31 Mechanical Specifications 31 Hydraulic Specifications 31 Replacement Filters 31 Hydraulic Oil Specifications non foaming 31 Troubleshooting 32 Decals...

Page 5: ...y training skills and tools required to perform these functions properly and safely The safety information in this manual serves as a basic guide in an attempt to prevent injury or death Brave cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard The warnings in this manual and on the product itself are therefore not all inclusive If tools procedures work methods or o...

Page 6: ...uality control during manufacturing ensures greater reliability Factory testing of all major components and hydraulic tank Powder coated finish for the best appearance and weather protection Year round manufacturing parts and support For additional information contact us at Brave 20195 S Diamond Lk Rd STE 100 Rogers MN 55374 Phone 800 350 8739 toll free Fax 866 779 9963 E mail sales braveproducts ...

Page 7: ...ur log splitter on dry solid level ground ALWAYS block the wheels to prevent movement of the machine while in operation Operating Safety ALLOW ONLY ONE 1 PERSON TO LOAD AND OPERATE THE LOG SPLITTER Allow only adults to operate the log splitter No one under the age of 18 should be allowed to operate the log splitter Always keep bystanders including children and pets at least twenty five 25 feet awa...

Page 8: ...log splitter while the ram is in motion Only use your hand to operate the control lever NEVER use your foot knee a rope or any other extension device Log Splitting Safety Always keep your fingers away from any cracks that open in the log during the splitting operation ALWAYS make sure that both ends of the log you are splitting are cut as square as possible This will prevent the log from sliding o...

Page 9: ...correctly and securely attached to the towing vehicle Be sure that the ball hitch you are using is the proper size for the hitch coupler on the log splitter see Specification section Be sure the safety chains are properly hooked to the vehicle leaving enough slack for turning ALWAYS allow for added length of the log splitter when turning parking crossing intersections and in all driving situations...

Page 10: ...ke or have open flames when refueling the engine Do not spill fuel If fuel should spill quickly wipe up the spill and allow the excess to evaporate before continuing Make sure gasoline soaked rags are properly disposed of DO NOT fill the gas tank while the engine is hot or running Allow time for the engine to cool down before refueling Preventing Fires NEVER operate the log splitter near a flame o...

Page 11: ...1 Oil Filter2 2 Lockwasher 1 2 2 Hitch Assembly Parts 2 Nut 1 2 13 2 1 Hitch Coupler 2 2 Valve Assembly 2 Bolt 1 2 13 x 3 1 2 2 1 Control Lever valve 2 2 Locknut 1 2 13 2 1 Chain Link2 2 Safety Chain2 1 Clevis Pin2 2 Safety Quick Link 1 Cotter Pin2 Tongue and Front Leg Assembly Fender Assembly 1 Tongue and Front Leg Weldment1 2 Fender2 2 Bolt 1 2 13 x 3 1 2 2 4 Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 2 2 Locknut 1 2 1...

Page 12: ...g banding straps open the cardboard box and make sure all the smaller parts have been shipped The chart in the Shipping List section provides a complete list of all the parts shipped with your log splitter If any parts are missing call Brave at 815 672 8861 NOTE The contents of the cardboard box contains the hitch assembly two safety chains a safety quick link two fenders valve handle assembly oil...

Page 13: ...sembling or operating this log splitter 2 Before removing the base unit from the pallet remove the tongue and front leg assembly 3 Attach wheeled Jack assembly a Place the tongue assembly in a position that allows installation of the wheeled jack assembly b Determine which side of the log splitter to place the jack handle owner s discretion Place the jack assembly with mounting bracket against the...

Page 14: ...g assembly to the base unit using two 1 2 13 x 3 1 2 inch long hex head bolts and locknuts Tighten the nuts securely Roll the tongue base unit off the pallet and lower the front leg and lock it into position WARNING Make sure the rail assembly is standing on a flat level area Have a helper steady the rail to prevent it from tipping over The rail assembly weighs approximately 300 pounds and will ca...

Page 15: ... long hex head bolts lockwashers and nuts as shown Hand tighten the nuts securely Pull the latch mechanism outward and rotate the handle to hold the lock pin in the unlocked position 9 Place one foot on the base plate of the leg and carefully lower the rail assembly to a horizontal position NOTE Block the wheels to prevent the base unit from moving Securely tighten the nuts holding the base unit t...

Page 16: ... 1 2 x 3 1 2 inch bolt A Install and tight en the locknut Insert the end of the quick link into the front tube of the rail assembly and insert a 1 2 x 3 1 2 inch bolt B through link and hitch Install and tighten the locknut 12 Insert the chain link into the valve body as shown with the pins facing upward 13 Position the control lever as shown and install it onto the chain link pin Place the chain ...

Page 17: ...se fitting NOTE The high pressure hose is self seal ing and does not require any type of sealing material Tighten the fitting with a 10 inch crescent wrench 16 Attach the other high pressure hose from the bottom valve fitting to the pump Coat the threads of the fitting with a thread sealing material and securely tighten the hose fitting 17 Remove the oil filter from the plastic cover and apply a t...

Page 18: ...and locknuts The fenders are interchangeable left or right Position the fender over the tire with equal spacing in the front and back 19 The log splitter is now completely assembled Follow the Start Up Procedure in the following section which adds oil to the engine and hydraulic tank before trying to start the engine ...

Page 19: ... where you purchased the log splitter If they cannot help you contact the engine manufacturer 1 Fill the hydraulic tank with SAE 10W or AW 32 tractor hydraulic oil or automatic trans mission fluid such as Dexron VI Mercon V or equivalent The tank is full when the oil level is approximately one inch from the top of the tank Do not tighten the fill cap at this time NOTE The total hydraulic system oi...

Page 20: ... gasoline Using mixed oil gasoline in a four cycle engine can cause engine damage 7 Fill the engine s fuel tank with fresh clean lead free automotive gasoline 8 Attach the spark plug wire and start the engine per the manufacturer s instructions 9 With the engine running push the valve control handle to the retract position and retract the cylinder piston The cylinder valve will automatically stop ...

Page 21: ...ler of the log splitter over or onto the tow vehicle s tow ball In some cases the hitch coupler may not totally engage with the tow ball without raising the jack leg assembly Pull the latch assembly on the hitch coupler up and into the open position 2 Release the latch assembly on the hitch coupler and lock the hitch coupler onto the tow ball 3 Raise the front leg to the towing position by pulling...

Page 22: ...tch assembly of the hitch coupler WARNING Making sure the log splitter is securely attached to the vehicle is the responsibility of the owner operator Failure to securely attach the log splitter can cause loss of control of the vehicle or the log splitter being separated from the towing vehicle resulting in serious injury or death ...

Page 23: ...splitting wedge is in motion whether extending or retracting Never place any part of your body in a position which would cause an unsafe operating condition 1 Position your log splitter on flat dry ground Make sure you read all the recommendations from the Safety section before using the log splitter 2 Make sure both ends of the log you are splitting are cut as square as possible This will prevent...

Page 24: ...ace shield hearing protection tight fitting gloves without drawstrings or loose cuffs and steel toed shoes 4 Use the following photos for the correct and incorrect methods of splitting logs Never split a log using an incorrect or unsafe method a Place the log on the log splitter Grasp the log on the sides near the middle of the block Center the log side to side on the rail of the log splitter maki...

Page 25: ...UTION If you find you must hold the log until the splitting wedge touches it and holds it in place be very careful not to put your hand between the log and the end plate or the log and the splitting wedge If you must hold the log on top and in the middle Remove your hand immediately when the splitting wedge engages the log Never use your hip or any extension device to operate the valve control han...

Page 26: ...omatically shift to a neutral position e DO NOT load another log or remove split pieces until the wedge has completely stopped and the control handle automatically returns to the neutral position CAUTION Depending on the type of wood being split a log may not always break into two pieces and fall to the ground If a log sticks to the wedge place the valve handle in the neutral position stop the wed...

Page 27: ...od a To operate the log splitter in a vertical position pull the spring loaded locking lever and twist it in either direction to lock it in the unlocked position NOTE Before raising the log splitter into a vertical position make sure the locking lever located by the hydraulic tank is in the unlocked position Not following this recommendation may result in damage to the plunger b Block the wheels a...

Page 28: ... in injury to your hands CAUTION If you find you must hold the log until the splitting wedge touches it and holds it in place be very careful not to put your hand on top of the log If you must hold the log in the middle of the block Remove your hand immediately when the splitting wedge engages the log Never use your hip or any extension device to operate the valve control handle e Only using your ...

Page 29: ... necessary to hold the control lever as the cylinder retracts Stop the wedge if the log sticks see caution below When the cylinder is fully retracted the control valve will automatically shift to a neutral position h DO NOT load another log or remove the split pieces until the splitting wedge has completely stopped and the control handle automatically returns to the neutral position CAUTION Depend...

Page 30: ...yed kinked or cracked hoses and or other damaged hydraulic components with Brave authorized parts and components specified in the Parts section of this manual Replacement parts from secondary suppliers not original Brave replacement parts can lead to product damage and or personal injury and will void the warranty CAUTION Do not remove the cap from the hydraulic tank reservoir while the log splitt...

Page 31: ...roperly dispose of the waste oil per local regulations c Extend the cylinder by holding the valve handle forward and pulling on the engine s pull start cord until oil from the return line stops flowing This step drains the head end of the cylinder 2 Drain the hydraulic tank a Place a waste oil container under inlet hose 2 b Remove the inlet hose from the pump c Slightly lower the front of the log ...

Page 32: ... cord until the rod is fully retracted This step removes the old oil from the piston end of the cylinder b Reconnect return hose 1 to the oil filter c Extend the cylinder by holding the valve handle forward and pulling on the engine s pull start cord until the cylinder is completely extended This step refills the piston end of the cylinder 6 Start the engine and cycle the cylinder a Replace the sp...

Page 33: ...ulic Oil Filter Spin on 25 micron filter Safety Release Control Valve Detent auto return Gear Pump 2 stage 16 GPM Unit Weight 560 lbs Shipping Weight 620 lbs Replacement Filters Replacement Filters NAPA 1553 FRAM PF1654 WIX 51552 Hydraulic Oil Specifications non foaming Tractor Hydraulic Oil For extremely cold weather conditions SAE 10W or AW 32 For extremely warm weather conditions SAE 30W or AW ...

Page 34: ...ned that the engine to pump coupler is intact and the cylinder is in good condition you will need to replace the pump Problem The engine stalls when the splitting wedge engages the wood 1 The engine may not be properly adjusted Take the engine to a service center for repair and or adjustment 2 If all engine settings are correct replace the pump Problem The splitting wedge moves slowly but will spl...

Page 35: ...02308 Decal Kit Standard Models 1 All 4 BR002621 Decal Flag 1 All 5 BR002521 Decal Serial Number 1 All 6 BR002653 Decal Maximum Speed 1 All 7 BR002310 Warning Crush Injury 1 All 8 BR002311 Warning Tow Safety 1 All 9 BR002505 Warning Pinch Point Dislodger 1 All 10 BR002559 Proper Machine Loading 1 All 11 39259 Warning Carbon monoxide 1 All 12 777890 Warning Fire Hazard 1 All 13 786635 Warning Burn ...

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Page 39: ...Spindle 2 All 32 BR001090 Pin Slotted Spring 3 16 1 All 8 BR008301G Dust Cap 2 All 33 BR008152 Knob Bar 1 All 9 BR007016 Fender 2 All 34 BR001021 Plug Fill Vented 1 All 10 BR001209 Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 4 All 35 BR001025 O ring Vented Fill Plug 1 All 11 82020 Locknut 5 16 18 4 All 36 82493 Bolt 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 2 All 12 82494 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 4 All 37 82519 Lockwasher 1 2 2 All 13 82021 Washer 5 16...

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Page 41: ... 21 33 19 12 10 34 35 32 31 30 29 28 13 14 9 36 11 38 37 15 1 2 3 3 7 8 5 6 VH34 D 4 13 Diagram may vary depending on model Please note on this model the wheeled jack assembly will be mounted on the other side as noted in the assembly instructions ...

Page 42: ...ll 11 BR001765 Pin Clevis 1 2 x 3 long 1 All 12 BR004065R Cylinder 1 All 13 BR008531A Pin Grooved 1 dia 1 All 14 BR001705 Clip Hairpin Cylinder 2 All 15 BR021396 Pin Plunger 1 All 16 BR008151 Spring 1 All 17 BR001090 Pin Slotted Spring 3 16 dia 1 All 18 BR008152 Knob Bar 1 All 19 BR021172R Dislodger 1 All 20 BR021174 Plate Dislodger 2 All 21 82405 Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Gr 5 Zinc 4 All 22 82028 Washe...

Page 43: ...800 350 8739 39 Brave 8 10 12 11 13 Note 1 14 Note 2 9 14 Note 3 6 7 4 1 5 2 3 4 3 18 17 16 15 VH34 B ...

Page 44: ...ting 90 Elbow 1 All 5 BR006001B Spider 1 All 30 BR004119N Hose High Pressure 1 All 6 BR006001D Coupling Pump 1 All 31 82086 Bolt 5 16 24 x 3 4 G5 4 All 7 BR020110 Flange Engine 1 All 8 82100 Lockwasher 5 16 4 All 9 82092 Bolt 5 16 24 x 1 long 4 All 11 BR002002M Pump Hydraulic 1 All 12 BR001113 Element Filter 1 All 13 BR001112 Casting Head Filter 1 All 14 BR005061 Hose High Pressure 1 All 15 BR0050...

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Page 46: ...o our instructions or which has been repaired or altered by anyone other than our authorized representative We shall not be liable for any contingent liabilities arising out of the improper function of any parts We make NO WARRANTY with respect to parts NOT of our manufacture but we will carry out the terms of the warranties of their respective manufacturers For commercial and rental use the warra...

Page 47: ...nd mail 20195 S Diamond Lake Rd STE 100 in an envelope to the address listed on the right or Rogers MN 55374 go online to www braveproducts com Brave Log Splitter Warranty Information Please Print Model VH1334 SERIAL OWNER S NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE E MAIL opt YOUR SIGNATURE DATE Purchased From Street Address City State Zip ...

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Page 49: ...us sizes of logs Mounts easily to H beam rail all hardware included requires no drilling or welding on current model log splitters Safety Flag Kit Part No BR012104 Improves visibility of log splitter when backing up or towing Heavy duty tapered fiberglass pole won t bend over at towing speeds Installs in minutes no drilling required Mounting instructions included 800 350 8739 45 Brave ...

Page 50: ...Brave 20195 S Diamond Lk Rd STE 100 Rogers MN 55374 Phone 800 350 8739 Toll Free Fax 866 779 9963 E mail sales braveproducts com Website www braveproducts com VH1334 9 12 ...