BW Machinery BWMLS30, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...AL LOG SPLITTER Operation Manual Model s BWMLS30 30 Ton BWMLS35 35 Ton BWMLS40 40 Ton This safety symbol identifies important safety measures throughout this manual Failure to follow this information...

Page 2: ...er 11 12 2 Tank and Engine Assembly 13 3 Tank and Wheel Assembly 14 4 Tank and Tongue Assembly 15 5 Beam Bracket Assembly 16 6 Beam and Tank Assembly 17 7 Hydraulic Line Connection 18 8 Log Catcher In...

Page 3: ...e any questions or concerns about the safe operation of this equipment INTENDED USE Do Not Use the log splitter for any purpose other than splitting wood for which it was designed Any other use is una...

Page 4: ...issing or defaced decals Call 1300 454 585 for replacements Operation Decal Part BWMLS185 Operator Zone Decal Part BWMLS186 Hydraulic Fluid Decal Part BWMLS188 Oil Level Decal Part BWMLS190 Pinch Poin...

Page 5: ...et muddy or otherwise slippery ground ONLY operate your log splitter on level ground Operating on a slope could cause the log splitter to roll over or logs to fall off of the equipment which could res...

Page 6: ...roke Serious injury or death could result DO NOT straddle or step over the log splitter during operation DO NOT reach or bend over the log splitter to pick up a log DO NOT attempt to split two logs on...

Page 7: ...ul inspection along with the mechanical parts Be sure to replace frayed kinked cracked or otherwise damaged hydraulic hoses or hydraulic components Check for hydraulic fluid leaks by passing a piece o...

Page 8: ...ure against possible flying sparks Drain the fuel tank prior to storage to avoid the potential fire hazard Store fuel in an approved tightly sealed container Store the container in a cool dry place Tu...

Page 9: ...bracket 1 6 BWMLS106 Beam pivot bracket 1 7 BWMLS107 Log catcher assembly 1 8 Briggs Stratton 6 5hp 30 ton Briggs Stratton 10hp 35 ton Briggs Stratton 13 5hp 40 ton 1 2 4 1 7 8 5 3 6 TOOLS NEEDED FOR...

Page 10: ...WMLS110 Log catcher mount lower 2 4 BWMLS111 Log catcher mount upper 2 5 BWMLS112 Hex bolt M10 x 30mm 8 No Part No Description Qty 6 BWMLS113 Lock washer M10 10 7 BWMLS114 Hex nut M10 10 8 BWMLS115 Fl...

Page 11: ...olts that are securing the beam to the crate bottom right Please note that the two hex bolts are located diagonally opposed to each other Step 1 3 Remove beam and cylinder assembly from crate with ass...

Page 12: ...e a 13mm wrench socket wrench to remove the two hex bolts that secure the Briggs Stratton engine to the crate bottom right REMOVE BOLTS Step 1 6 Remove tank and engine assembly from crate 1 Unpacking...

Page 13: ...Qty 5 BWMLS119 Hex bolt M8 x 45 G8 8 4 6 BWMLS120 Flat washer M8 8 7 BWMLS121 Locking hex nut M8 x 1 25 G8 8 4 8 BWMLS122 Rubber engine damper 4 Step 2 1 Remove engine bolts 5 from tank Step 2 3 Secur...

Page 14: ...facing outwards Step 3 4 Thread the slotted castle nut 4 onto the spindle The slotted nut should be attached with a 28mm socket tight enough to eliminate the free play of the wheel assembly and not t...

Page 15: ...12 x 1 75 x 110mm G8 8 2 4 BWMLS130 Flat washer M12 4 No Part No Description Qty 5 BWMLS131 Lock washer M12 2 6 BWMLS132 Hex nut M12 x 1 75 G8 8 2 7 BWMLS133 Manual canister 1 Step 4 1 Attach the tong...

Page 16: ...washer M12 6 7 BWMLS132 Hex nut M12 x 1 75 G8 8 6 Step 5 1 Attach the beam lock bracket 2 to the beam and cylinder assembly 1 with hex bolt 4 flat washer 5 lock washer 6 and hex nut 7 in two places T...

Page 17: ...n and then securing the release pin Step 6 3 Slowly back the assembled unit up to the beam and cylinder assembly Align the tongue bracket of the assembled unit to the pivot bracket of the beam assembl...

Page 18: ...end caps Step 7 1 Hold hydraulic hose 1 and 2 above the level of the hydraulic tank to prevent fluid leakage and remove the end caps Step 7 2 Apply Teflon tape or pipe sealant on to the hose fitting t...

Page 19: ...8 8 2 Step 9 1 Check tightness of all fittings nuts and bolts prior to filling the log splitter with fluids Step 8 1 Rotate beam and cylinder assembly down from upright position and lock in place with...

Page 20: ...or death DO NOT permit children to operate this equipment at any time DO NOT permit others that have not read and understood the complete operation manual to operate this equipment Operation of power...

Page 21: ...d be set at the maximum speed for wood splitting to reach the horsepower required for the pump WARNING Review safety information related to operation of the log splitter on pages 3 6 of this manual Ma...

Page 22: ...this manual MAINTENANCE 1 Consult the operating and maintenance instructions of the engine manufacturer for engine care and maintenance 2 Always check the oil level of the hydraulic reservoir before o...

Page 23: ...lt M8 x 10 x 25mm G8 8 4 5 BWMLS144 Hex bolt M8 x 1 25 x 30mm G8 8 4 6 BWMLS121 Locking hex nut M8 x 1 25 G8 8 4 No Part No Description Qty 7 BWMLS145 BWMLS196 Pump 13 GPM 30 ton Pump 17 5 GPM 35 40 t...

Page 24: ...ng M 3 4 NPT M 3 4 NPT 1 8 BWMLS154 Filter base 3 4 NPT 1 12 UNF 1 9 BWMLS155 Elbow M 3 4 NPT F 1 2 NPT 1 No Part No Description Qty 10 BWMLS156 Hydraulic oil filter 1 11 BWMLS157 Hose clamp 15 16 to...

Page 25: ...er M6 3 7 BWMLS165 Shim OD 75mm ID 64mm x 1mm 1 No Part No Description Qty 8 BWMLS166 Retaining ring external 63mm shaft 1 9 BWMLS167 Hex bolt M10 x 1 5 x 100mm G8 8 1 10 BWMLS115 Flat washer M10 4 11...

Page 26: ...1 2 NPT 1 2 flare tube 2 7 BWMLS178 Tube 1 2 OD flared 3 4 16 nuts 1 8 BWMLS179 BWMLS202 Clevis pin assy 1 OD w clips 30 ton Clevis pin assy 1 OD w clips 35 40 ton 1 No Part No Description Qty 9 BWML...

Page 27: ...27 Notes...

Page 28: ...Briggs Stratton 13 5hp Briggs Stratton Maximum log length 25 635mm 25 635mm 25 635mm Cycle time down back 10 5 seconds 11 5 seconds 11 5 seconds Cylinder 4 1 2 dia x 24 stroke 5 dia x 24 stroke 5 dia...