Brave MXR1322B, Owner/Operator And Safety Manual

Page 1: ...Brave 22 Ton Vertical Horizontal Log Splitters Model XR1322 Owner Operator and Safety Manual MXR1322B Model XR1322GC XR1322BS ...

Page 2: ...l 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 improvement This manual may contain illustrations and photographs for demonstrati...

Page 3: ... Tools 8 Shipping List 8 Unpacking the Crate 9 Assembly Procedure 10 Start Up Procedure 16 Towing 18 Operation 19 Inspection and Maintenance 27 General Maintenance Check before operating 27 Engine Service 27 Storage 27 Hydraulic Oil Change 28 Specifications 30 Mechanical Specifications 30 Hydraulic Specifications 30 Hydraulic Oil Specifications non foaming 30 Troubleshooting 31 Decals 32 Warranty ...

Page 4: ...ice Since 1982 the name Brave has stood for quality and reliability when it comes to log splitters and wood processing products Brave offers the finest log splitter on the market today Rugged heavy duty construction for years of exceptional service Ergonomic design for use in vertical and horizontal operating positions Rigid quality control during manufacturing ensures greater reliability Powder c...

Page 5: ...r unless you read and understand the instructions and warnings in this manual If any doubt or question arises about the correct or safe method of performing anything found in this or other Brave manuals contact your Brave dealer or call the Sales and Service representatives at our main head quarters Proper care is your responsibility Accidents can often be avoided by being alert and recognizing po...

Page 6: ...all decals are attached to the log splitter and AR N I are legible at all times Worksite Safety To avoid tripping do not leave tools logs or other components laying around in the work area NEVER operate your log splitter on slippery wet muddy or icy surfaces The location you choose should be flat dry and free from any tall grass brush or other interferences NEVER operate the engine in an enclosed ...

Page 7: ...g splitter This equipment was designed and engineered to be used in accordance with the operating instructions Altering the equipment or using the equipment in such a way as to circumvent its design capabilities and capacities could result in serious or fatal injury and WlLL VOID THE WARRANTY Never operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment while under the influence of medication drugs...

Page 8: ...r with the engine to run it at excessive speeds The maximum engine speed is preset and is within safety limits NEVER make alterations to your log splitter in any manner Such alterations may cause the log splitter to become unsafe and WILL VOID THE WARRANTY NEVER attach a rope or extension to the control lever or add width or height to the splitting wedge Such ALTERATIONS may cause the log splitter...

Page 9: ...autionary measure against possible flying sparks Always store gasoline in an approved tightly sealed container Store the container in a cool dry place Do not store the container in a house or near any heating appliance Do not smoke 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 ...

Page 10: ...cription 1 Base Unit engine 1 Rail to Base Assembly 1 Rail Unit hydraulic cylinder 1 1 Bolt 1 2 13 x 4 1 2 inch 2 Hitch Assembly Parts 1 Locknut 1 2 13 2 1 Hitch Assembly 2 inch 2 1 Hitch Pin2 2 Bolts 1 2 13 x 3 inch 2 1 Clip Hair Pin2 2 Locknuts 1 2 13 2 Valve Assembly 2 Safety Chains2 1 Control Lever valve 2 2 Safety Quick Link 1 Chain Link2 Support Leg Assembly 1 Clevis Pin2 1 Support Leg1 1 Co...

Page 11: ...rger components on the crate for shipping damage If the parts are damaged call Brave at 800 350 8739 3 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 800 350 8739 NOTE The contents of the cardboard box includes the hitc...

Page 12: ...unbolted which could cause personal injury Make sure the pallet is on a flat level surface before removing the bolt 2 Cut the bands holding the base unit and rail assembly onto the pallet 3 Carefully roll the base unit off the pallet 4 Align the top rear hole in the front leg with the rear top hole in the base unit and install a 1 2 13 x 4 1 2 inch long hex head bolt through the holes Install and ...

Page 13: ... align the base assembly using the front leg with the rail assembly Have someone hold the rail assembly to prevent it from falling during this part of the assembly 9 Center the rail between the hinge plates on the base assembly as shown Insert a 1 2 13 x 4 1 2 inch long hex head bolt through the rear top hole of the hinge plates and rail Install and tighten a 1 2 13 locknut NOTE To prevent the rai...

Page 14: ...rough the rail and secure it with a hair pin clip on the opposite side 12 Link the ends of the safety chains to the safety quick links and tighten the link s locknut securely with a wrench 13 Place the hitch over the attachment tube aligning the bolt holes and insert the rear 1 2 x 3 inch bolt A Install and tighten the locknut Insert the end of the quick links into the front tube of the rail assem...

Page 15: ...nto the chain link pin Place the chain link side plate on top of the two pins 16 Secure the side plate by using a pair of pliers to slide the retaining clip in place onto the two pins 17 Attach the control lever to the valve spool using a 1 4 x 1 long clevis pin Secure the clevis pin with a cotter pin bend the ends of the cotter pin to hold it in place XR1322 XR1322 XR1322 XR1322 ...

Page 16: ...8 Remove the plug and attach high pressure hose A to the bottom valve fitting NOTE The high pressure hose is self sealing and does not require any type of sealing material t ighten the fitting with the 10 inch crescent wrench XR1322 XR1322 XR1322 ...

Page 17: ...of the valve Position and tighten the hose clamp approximately 3 8 inch from the end of the hose 20 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 Model XR1322 XR1322 XR1322 XR1322 ...

Page 18: ...ission 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 oil capacity for this unit is 5 4 gallons 2 Fill the engine s crank case with the engine manufacturer s recommended oil 3 Lubricate the surface of the slide rail with grease This will he...

Page 19: ...ne in a four cycle engine can cause engine damage 7 Fill the engine s fuel tank with fresh clean lead free automotive gasoline 8 Place the throttle lever in the CHOKE position and start the engine per the manufacturer s instructions 9 Once the engine is running place the throttle control lever to the RUN position Push the valve control handle to the retract position and retract the cylinder piston...

Page 20: ...itch and lock the hitch onto the ball Place a customer supplied lock or lock pin into the latch assembly of the hitch 3 Raise the front leg to the towing position by removing the hair pin clip and the hitch pin If not already secure make sure the hitch on the log splitter is properly and securely attached to the ball Raise the front leg align the top front hole and install the hitch pin and hair p...

Page 21: ...ed shoes When operating the log splitter make sure you are standing in the safe operating zone as shown in these pictures You must stay in the safe operating zone at all times when the splitting wedge is in motion whether extending or retracting Never place any part of your body into a position that would cause an unsafe operating condition 1 Set your log splitter on flat dry ground Make sure you ...

Page 22: ...tle control to maximum speed Operation Horizontal Position 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 making sure that the sawed end is against the large ...

Page 23: ... intense and can cause serious injury CAUTION If you find you must hold the log until the 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 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 t...

Page 24: ... stops at its maximum travel position DO NOT reach forward and attempt to catch the split wood Let it fall to the ground 6 Pull back on the control lever to the full retract position Stop the wedge if the log sticks see caution below It is not necessary to hold the control lever 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...

Page 25: ...og splitter from horizontal to vertical positions when the engine is running Place your foot on the bottom plate of the front leg and carefully tilt the rail to the vertical position Insert the hitch pin into the bottom hole of the base unit and through the slide rail Secure the hitch pin with the hair pin clip After the log splitter is secured in a vertical position start the engine using the pro...

Page 26: ...d on top of the log when the log splitter is running CAUTION If you find you must hold the log until the 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 wedge engages the log Never use your hip or any extension device to operate the valve control handle XR1322 XR1...

Page 27: ... If the log moves before it is contacted by the splitting wedge release the control lever to stop the wedge then reposition the log and continue splitting Hold the lever to extend the wedge until the log is split or the cylinder rod stops at its maximum travel position STOP the forward movement if you feel an unsafe condition is occurring DO NOT reach forward to grab the split wood 3 Once the wedg...

Page 28: ...the wedge from retracting and carefully remove the log from the wedge Allowing the log to remain attached to the wedge when it is fully retracted could lead to possible injury and or damage to the log splitter XR1322 Log Dislodger Part No BR021172 Helps eject any log that sticks to the splitting wedge Protects control valve and other hydraulic components from damage Rugged construction to last the...

Page 29: ...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 or reservoir while the log splitte...

Page 30: ...he back pressure on the engine and to prevent it from starting b Disconnect return hose 1 from the pump and place it in a waste oil container Please properly 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 ...

Page 31: ...t position and pull the engine pull start 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 pump 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 5 Start the engine and ...

Page 32: ...luding cylinder pump and hoses 5 4 gallons Safety Release Control Valve Detent auto return Gear Pump 2 stage 11 GPM1 Unit Weight 390 lbs Shipping Weight 440 lbs 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 68 Automatic Transmission Fluid For all weather conditions Dexron VI ...

Page 33: ...d 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 split...

Page 34: ...ave 800 350 8739 32 Make sure all decals are attached to the log splitter and or engine and are legible at all times If you are missing a decal or one is not legible call Brave at 800 350 8739 for a replacement ...

Page 35: ...800 350 8739 33 Brave Decals 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 36: ...Brave 800 350 8739 32 CONTROL VALVE Reverse Neutral Forward 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ...

Page 37: ...g Crush Injury 1 All 5 777890 Warning Fire Hazard 1 All 6 787944 Warning Pinch Point 1 All 7 BR002652 Notice Hydraulic Fill 1 All 8 N A Serial Number 1 All 9 BR002621 Flag 1 All 10 BR002653 Maximum Speed 1 All 11 39259 Warning Poisonous Gas 1 All 12 BR002699 XR Logo 2 All 13 BR002622 22 Ton Brave Decal 2 All 14 BR002559 Proper Machine Loading 1 All 15 BR002505 Warning Pinch Point 1 All 14 15 ...

Page 38: ...led used or operated contrary to 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 comm...

Page 39: ...ose Retainer 1 All 8 82091 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 All 9 82037 Locknut 1 2 13 3 All 10 BR001021 Fill Plug Vented 1 All 11 BR001025 O ring Vented Fill Plug 1 All 12 BR008301B Seal Inside 2 All 13 BR008301A Bearing Tapered Roller 4 All 14 BR008301 Tire 4 8 x 8 2 All 15 BR008301F Key Cotter 1 8 2 All 16 BR008301G Cap Dust 2 All 17 777124 Nut Spindle 2 All 18 778844 Washer Thrust 2 All 19 BR034002 Weldment...

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Page 41: ...Parts 800 350 8739 38 Brave XR1222 48 1 2 5 19 3 3 6 20 1 20 2 4 11 5 6 7 12 8 13 18 17 10 9 13 15 14 16 20 21 ...

Page 42: ... long 6 All 8 BR001761 Pin Cotter 1 All 9 BR001765 Slide Pin 1 2 x 3 long 1 All 10 BR004057R Cylinder 1 All 11 BR008531A Pin Grooved 1 dia 1 All 12 BR001705 Clip Clevis Pin Cylinder 2 All 13 BR008540 Coupler Hitch 2 1 All 14 82492 Bolt 1 2 13 x 3 long 2 All 15 82037 Locknut 1 2 13 2 All 16 1130 Chain Assembly 2 All 17 783948 Safety Quick Link 2 All 18 BR021172R Dislodger 1 All 19 BR021174 Plate 2 ...

Page 43: ...Parts 800 350 8739 40 Brave 9 7 8 10 2 11 12 15 1 3 13 5 4 17 14 6 12 16 XR1222 49 ...

Page 44: ...8 2 All 9 BR002007 Pump Hydraulic 1 All 10 BR002007K Key Pump Shaft 1 All 11 777835 Clamp Hose No 16 2 All 12 BR005113 Hose Low Pressure 1 All 13 82494 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 2 All 14 BR005114 Hose Low Pressure 49 long 1 All 15 17141 Clamp Hose No 12 2 All 16 BR004165 Link Chain 1 All 17 BR004214 Pin Clevis 1 4 x 1 long 1 All 18 BR004215 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 long 1 All 19 BR004117A Lever Control 1 ...

Page 45: ...Parts 800 350 8739 42 Brave 1 19 2 3 4 5 6 4 20 21 16 22 15 14 24 23 C 7 12 11 7 18 8 A B 9 A 17 16 10 11 12 25 B 15 14 13 C XR1222 50 ...

Page 46: ... Catches split logs no more stooping to pick up the split pieces Each shelf is infinitely adjustable up to 45 degrees to accommodate various sizes of logs Mounts easily to splitter rail all hardware included requires no drilling or welding on cur rent model log splitters ...

Page 47: ...rm below and mail 20195 S Diamond Lk 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 XR1322 SERIAL OWNER S NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP Purchased From Street Address City State Zip Your Signature Date ...

Page 48: ...Notes Brave 800 350 8739 45 ...

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Page 50: ...Brave 20195 S Diamond Lake 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 XR1322 09 13 ...