DR 22-Ton, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...he DR Horizontal Vertical Log Splitter Original Language DR HORIZONTAL VERTICAL LOG SPLITTER SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Models 22 Ton 28 Ton 34 Ton Serial No Order No DR Power Equipment Toll free p...

Page 2: ...d on your packing slip For your convenience and ready reference enter the Serial Number and Order Number in the space provided on the front cover of this manual Additional Information and Potential Ch...

Page 3: ...tituents are known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth...

Page 4: ...are developed in hydraulic machines Pressurized hydraulic fluid escaping through a pin hole opening can puncture skin and cause severe blood poisoning Therefore the following Instructions should be h...

Page 5: ...se damage to the engine and to the other moving parts of the machine If required see your authorized dealer for engine governor adjustments Keep combustible substances away from the engine when it is...

Page 6: ...ping or falling See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories approved by DR Power Equipment Never use the machine without ensuring that all...

Page 7: ...embly and Setting Up The DR HORIZONTAL VERTICAL LOG SPLITTER It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features of your DR HORIZONTAL VERTICAL LOG SPLITTER as shown in Figure 2 b...

Page 8: ...ximum Log Length 25 in 25 in 25 in Wedge Height 8 in 8 in 8 in Cycle Time Forward 8 Seconds 8 Seconds 7 Seconds Reverse 5 Seconds 5 Seconds 4 Seconds Wheels 16 x 4 8 x 8 in 16 x 4 8 x 8 in 16 x 4 8 x...

Page 9: ...stance Note When installing the Bolts Washers and Locknuts install the Washers so that one Washer is against the head of the Bolt and the other Washer is against the Locknut 1 Loosely secure the top o...

Page 10: ...any questions please contact us at www DRpower com or call 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 for assistance Note When installing the Bolts Washers and Locknuts install the Washers so that one Washer is against...

Page 11: ...e two Coupling Halves are together with the Nylon Insert in the center Figure 12 5 Position the Pump Assembly with the opening facing up onto the Engine Shaft so that the key slides into the Coupling...

Page 12: ...rs so that one Washer is against the head of the Bolt and the other Washer is against the Locknut 1 Position the Engine with Pump Assembly onto the Engine Mount as Shown Figure 16 Insert a Vibration I...

Page 13: ...Clamp on the open end of this hose using a flat head Screwdriver and connect the hose to the fitting on the bottom of the Pump Tighten the hose clamp 2 Pump Valve Connecting Hose labeled as comes fro...

Page 14: ...Bolt and the other Washer is against the Locknut 1 Tighten the Hardware of the loosely assembled Log Trays using a 16mm Wrench on the Bolts and a 17mm Wrench on the Locknuts Figure 24 2 Get help from...

Page 15: ...ay in to ensure an accurate reading and then remove it to check the oil level The Oil is at the proper level when it reaches the Full mark on the Dipstick Figure 29 Clean the Dipstick with the clean r...

Page 16: ...ill overflow the tank The proper level for operation is when the fluid is about 1 4 above the bottom of the Dipstick 7 Stop the Engine and recheck the fluid level Add fluid as needed so that the fluid...

Page 17: ...the Valve Stem Protective Cap and check the tire pressure with a Tire Pressure Gauge Figure 34 2 Check what the manufacturers recommended pressure is that is stamped on the side of the Tire 3 If the...

Page 18: ...Figure 36 Note If the Log Splitter has not been running cold engine warm up the engine by running the engine at half throttle for 3 to 4 minutes before splitting then advance the engine throttle cont...

Page 19: ...Log Splitter and may cause personal injury Figure 39 Make sure both ends of the log you are splitting are cut as square as possible This will prevent the log from sliding out of position while under p...

Page 20: ...king sure that one end is against the end plate 3 Using only your hand push the Control Lever Forward If the log moves before it is contacted by the Wedge release the Handle and reposition the log 4 H...

Page 21: ...tate it down to the unlock position Figure 48 2 Pivot the Beam to the horizontal position Figure 49 3 The horizontal beam lock is self locking The spring loaded lock will snap into place when the beam...

Page 22: ...le so that that the Safety Chains cross each other under the Ball Hitch 5 Insert the Locking Pin into the hole in the Latch Assembly Figure 53 Receiver Latch Assembly Safety Chains Figure 52 Receiver...

Page 23: ...ent Follow the proper adjustment procedure in the following steps Hitch Coupler Adjustment 1 With the proper size ball in the socket of the hitch coupler close the latch of the coupler completely Figu...

Page 24: ...e a siphon style Oil Extractor To purchase our Oil Extractor go to www DRpower com Tools and Supplies needed Approved Container for used Oil 12mm Wrench B S 10mm Wrench Kohler Note When draining oil f...

Page 25: ...e Oil Return Hose c Disconnect the Oil Return Hose from the Oil Reservoir using a 27mm Wrench Figure 60 Position the Oil Return Hose into the waste fluid container d Extend the cylinder by holding the...

Page 26: ...is mark is only to be used in step 4 The proper level for operation is when the fluid is about 1 4 above the bottom of the dipstick 6 Start the engine and cycle the cylinder a Replace the spark plug a...

Page 27: ...Axle and tighten it with an Adjustable Wrench to seat the Bearings Figure 65 8 Back the Castle Nut off and then snug it up to the Bearing lightly Ensure the slots of the Castle Nut align with the hol...

Page 28: ...er Excessive pump inlet vacuum Make certain pump inlet hoses are clear unblocked and not kinked Use short large diameter inlet hoses Slow engine speed See authorized service dealer Damaged relief valv...

Page 29: ...ve forward when control handle is released Damaged control valve See authorized service dealer Control handle does not return to neutral when released from forward position Hydraulic fluid too cold Wa...

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Page 31: ...701 Bolt HCS M8 1 25 X 20 CL 8 8 ZP 23 33743 Washer Lock M8 24 30247 Washer M8 25 33696 Hyd Adapter 26 33739 Hyd Pump 22 and 28 Ton 33740 Hyd Pump 34 Ton 27 33681 Coupling Shaft 27 1 33679 Coupling Sh...

Page 32: ...Class Ii 83 33734 Chain Safety Pair 84 33706 Bolt HCS M12 1 75 X 80 CL 8 8 ZP 85 30252 Washer M12 86 30253 Nut Nylon Lock M12 1 75 87 37171 Tray Log WH1 Ref Part Description 87 1 36087 Bolt HCS M10 X...

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Page 36: ...moisture in the gas or Tank remove it by draining the Tank Completely fill the Tank with fresh unleaded gas and add the appropriate amount of stabilizer or gasoline additive Run the Engine for a shor...