Brave VH1322GC, Owner/Operator And Safety Manual

Page 1: ...22 and 26 Ton Vertical Horizontal Log Splitters Model VH1322 Model VH1326 Photos show Model VH1326 Owner Operator and Safety Manual MVH1322C 4 VH1322GX VH1322GC VH1322GCI VH1326GX VH1322GXI VH1326GXI VH1326VN ...

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: ...ipping 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 Replacement Filters 30 Hydraulic Oil Specifications non foaming 30 Troubleshooting 31 Decals ...

Page 4: ...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 Factory testing of all ...

Page 5: ...er 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 headquarters 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 ARN 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 a...

Page 7: ...litter 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 or ...

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: ...lic 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 Link2 1 Chain Link2 Support Leg Assembly 1 Clevis Pin2 1 Support Leg1 1 Cotter Pin2 1 Bolt 1 2 13 x 4 1 2 inch 2 Fender Assembly Model VH1326 o...

Page 11: ...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 hitch assembly valve handle two safet...

Page 12: ...ed 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 Before removing the base unit from the pallet install the front leg assembly Align the top rear hole in 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...

Page 13: ...odily injury if it falls on someone 7 Carefully 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 8 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 rear top hole of the hinge plates and rail Install and tight...

Page 14: ...inge plates through the rail and secure it with a hair pin clip on the opposite side 11 Link the ends of safety chains together with the safety quick link and tighten the link s locknut securely with a wrench 12 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 quick link into front tube of the...

Page 15: ...d install it onto the chain link pin Place the chain link side plate on top of the two pins 15 Secure the side plate by using a pair of pliers to slide the retaining clip in place onto the two pins 16 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 ...

Page 16: ...nstallation of fenders on model VH1326 only 19 Install the left and right hand fender brackets using two 5 16 18 x 3 4 inch long hex head bolts and locknuts for each bracket Install the bracket with the slotted holes against the base unit round holes up NOTE The right hand side of the log splitter is the right side when viewed from the hitch end 20 Bolt the fenders onto the fender brackets using t...

Page 17: ...350 8739 15 Brave 21 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 VH1322 Model VH1326 ...

Page 18: ... 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 help to prevent wear between the slide plates and the slide rail 4 Remove the spark plug wire from the engine This prevents the engine from starting until the hydraulic pump and cylinder are completely filled with oil Make sure ...

Page 19: ...soline 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 the cylinder from retracting when it reaches the end of its stroke Cycle the log splitter several times 10 Again check the fluid level in the hydraulic ...

Page 20: ...bly on the hitch 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 pi...

Page 21: ...teel toed 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 su...

Page 22: ...ngine throttle 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...

Page 23: ...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 the valve control handle WARNING Do not operate the log splitter by ...

Page 24: ...linder rods 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 ...

Page 25: ...osition the log 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 ...

Page 26: ...ut your hand 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...

Page 27: ...e baseplate 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 On...

Page 28: ...op 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 Log Dislodger Part No BR021172 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Injury to body parts will occur if they are caught between the disloger arms and the wood Keep hands away from pinch point areas ...

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: ...ainer 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 Drain the hydraulic tank a Place a waste oil container under inlet hose 2 b Remove the inlet hose from the pump c Slightly raise the fro...

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 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 engin...

Page 32: ... including cylinder tank hoses and filter 5 4 gallons Hydraulic Oil Filter Spin on 25 micron filter Safety Release Control Valve Detent auto return Gear Pump 2 stage 11 GPM1 or 16 GPM2 Unit Weight 540 lbs 1 or 560 lbs 2 Shipping Weight 590 lbs 1 or 610 lbs 2 1 Model VH1322 only 2 Model VH1326 only Replacement Filters Replacement Filters NAPA 1553 FRAM PF1654 WIX 51552 Hydraulic Oil Specifications ...

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: ...739 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 Decals F o r w a r d 1 2 3 ...

Page 35: ...800 350 8739 35 Brave Decals 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 36: ...2308 Kit Warning and Operation 1 All 5 BR002311 Warning Towing Safety 1 All 6 786635 Warning Burn Hazard 1 All 7 BR002310 Warning Crush Injury 1 All 8 777890 Warning Fire Hazard 1 All 9 787944 Warning Pinch Point 1 All 10 BR002652 Notice Hydraulic Fill 1 All 11 BR002521 Serial Number 1 All 12 BR002621 Flag 1 All 13 BR002653 Maximum Speed 1 All 14 39259 Warning Poisonous Gas 1 All 15 BR002505 Warni...

Page 37: ...lled 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 com...

Page 38: ...ase 1 ALL 22 82037 Locknut 1 2 13 4 ALL 7 BR001021 Fill Plug Vented 1 ALL 23 BR001025 O ring Vented Fill Plug 1 ALL 8 BR008301B Seal Inside 2 ALL 24 82087 Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 long 8 VH1326GX VH1326GXI VH1326VN 9 BR008301A Bearing Tapered Roller 4 ALL 25 BR007016 Fender 2 10 BR008301 Tire 4 8 x 8 2 ALL 26 82020 Locknut 5 16 18 8 11 BR008301D Washer Thrust 2 ALL 27 BR012234 Bracket Fender RH 1 12 825...

Page 39: ...Parts VH1322 Rev C 800 350 8739 37 Brave 5 2 3 24 4 1 3 25 20 28 27 3 1 24 22 7 23 5 1 26 4 26 8 9 15 11 17 18 19 6 12 9 16 10 13 14 B22 26 48 29 30 17 18 19 ...

Page 40: ...her 4 ALL 6 82509 Nut 1 2 13 6 ALL 21 82027 3 8 Lock Nut 4 ALL 7 82499 Bolt Carriage 1 2 13 x 2 1 2 6 ALL 22 82450 3 8 Bolt 4 ALL 8 BR001761 Hairpin 3 32 x 1 5 8 1 ALL 9 BR001765 Slide Pin 1 2 x 3 1 ALL 10 BR004057 Cylinder 1 VH1322GX VH1322GC VH1322GCI VH1322GXI BR004056 1 VH1326GX VH1326GXI VH1326VN 11 BR008531A Pin Grooved 1 dia 1 ALL 12 BR001705 Clip Clevis Pin Cylinder 2 ALL 13 BR008540 Coupl...

Page 41: ...800 350 8739 39 Brave Parts VH1322 Rev C 8 10 2 9 11 12 15 1 7 3 13 5 4 17 14 6 12 16 B22 26 49 ...

Page 42: ...02C Coupling 1 VH1322GC VH1322GCI VH1322GX VH1322GXI 21 BR004214 Pin Clevis 1 4 x 1 manual bag 1 ALL BR006001C 1 Coupling VH1326GX VH1326GXI VH1326VN 22 BR004215 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 manual bag 1 ALL 5 BR006002B Spider 1 VH1322GC VH1322GCI VH1322GX VH1322GXI 23 BR004117A Lever Control manual bag 1 ALL BR006001B VH1326GX VH1326GXI VH1326VN 24 BR004100 Valve 1 ALL 6 BR006002D1 Coupling Pump 1 VH132...

Page 43: ...800 350 8739 41 Brave Parts VH1322 Rev C 14 23 26 20 27 22 28 24 21 20 17 29 19 29 8 8 15 18 10 15 25 3 3 11 16 2 9 25 7 6 5 4 14 13 1 12 B22 26 50 ...

Page 44: ... splitters Log Cradle Part No BR021181 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 H beam rail all hardware included requires no drilling or welding on current model log splitters ...

Page 45: ...elow 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 VH1322 VH1326 SERIAL OWNER S NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP Purchased From Street Address City State Zip Your Signature Date ...

Page 46: ...Notes Brave 800 350 8739 44 ...

Page 47: ...Notes 800 350 8739 45 Brave ...

Page 48: ...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 VH1322 VH1326 10 13 ...