Gearmore LS20E, Assembly, Parts & Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...3 POINT LOG SPLITTER Assembly Parts Operator s Manual For Model LS20E August 2004 Form LS20ELogsplit pm7...

Page 2: ...12 4 4 Pre Operation Checklist 13 4 5 Field Operation 14 16 4 6 Vertical to Horizontal Conversion 17 4 7 Transporting 18 4 8 Storage 18 5 Service and Maintenance 19 5 1 Service 19 5 1 1 Fluids and Lu...

Page 3: ...equires that you and anyone else who will be operating or maintaining the machine read and understand the Safety Operation Maintenance and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator s...

Page 4: ...tter when ordering parts or requesting service or other information The serial number plate is located where indicated Please mark the number in the space provided for easy reference Model No ________...

Page 5: ...o alert against unsafe practices ous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert ag...

Page 6: ...can be prevented Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices Log Splitter owners must give operating instructions to operators or employees before allowing them to operate the machi...

Page 7: ...allow persons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works Review the safety instruction...

Page 8: ...ckly in an emer gency Read this manual and the one pro vided with your tractor 6 Train all new personnel and review instruc tions frequently with existing workers Be certain only a properly trained an...

Page 9: ...r particularlyduring a turnover when the operator could be pinned under the ROPS or thetractor 2 6 HYDRAULIC SAFETY 1 Make sure that all the components in the hydraulic system are kept in good conditi...

Page 10: ...jure others 8 Do not step over or straddle splitter during operation 9 Do not try to split more than one log at a time The extra log can fly out and cause injury 10 Keep your fingers and hands away fr...

Page 11: ...ghts is acceptable in mostlocalities However somelocalities prohibit their use Local laws should be checked for all highway lighting and marking requirements 3 At all times when driving the tractor an...

Page 12: ...ion 6 Always stop engine and remove spark plug wire before performing maintenance operations 7 Always shut off engine when leaving log splitter unattended even for a short period of time 8 Only one pe...

Page 13: ...operators annually 4 1 TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER The 3 Point Hitch Log Splitter is designed to split any kind of wood or log Be familiar with the machinebeforestarting It is the responsibility of...

Page 14: ...d slide the lift arms over the draw pins on the A frame stand and secure with a top link pin and a lynch pin notprovided Step 9 IMPORTANT The tractor must be able to handle Cat I or II 3 point hitch i...

Page 15: ...section Apre operation checklist is provided for the operator It is important for both the personal safety and main taining the good mechanical condition of the Log Splitter that this checklist is fol...

Page 16: ...on key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing adjusting repairing or unplugging 6 Place all tractor and machine controls in neutral before starting 7 Always wear the appropriate person...

Page 17: ...ground or verticaldependingontheconfiguration 8 Controls The splitter is designed with a 3 position hydraulic valve that controls the flow of oil through the system a CylinderRamExtendingfor Splitting...

Page 18: ...ed next to the wedge when it is in its retracted position The stripper consists of a stationary bracket on each side of the frame that will push a log or block of wood off the wedge as it retracts Alw...

Page 19: ...izontal position Just lower the beam on hinge and lock in place with lynch pin WARNING Tilt slowly DO NOT move from vertical tohorizontalpositionunless frame legs are securely in place Tractor lift ar...

Page 20: ...be sure they are working 5 Be sure you are in compliance with all applicablelightingandmarkingregulations when transporting Check with your local authorities 6 Be sure your machine can clearly be seen...

Page 21: ...ll lubricants Store them in an area protected from dust moistureandothercontaminants 5 1 2 GREASING Use a Maintenance Checklist to keep a record ofallscheduledmaintenance 1 Use a hand held grease gun...

Page 22: ...asher Item 12 5 Remove control lever Item 3 cotter pin Item 20 pin Item 19 and link Item 27 allowing the handle to be removed from the end of the spool Item 2 6 Remove the handle bracket Item 28 by re...

Page 23: ...e body Item 1 with a blunt instrument 5 3 PREMATURE KICK OUT All replacement parts must meet manufacturer sspecifications The manufacturer will not be responsible for injuries or damages caused by use...

Page 24: ...at is difficult to solve even after having read through this trouble shooting section please call your local dealer or distributor Before you call please have this Operator s Manual and the serial num...

Page 25: ...IONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE SPLITTING FORCE TONS CYCLE TIME SECONDS CYLINDER SIZE 1000 PSI 1500 PSI 2000 PSI 2500 PSI 3000 PSI 3500 PSI 3 3 5 5 3 7 1 8 8 10 6 12 4 3 1 2 4 8 7 2 9 6 12 0...

Page 26: ...arious bolts and capscrews Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted Check tightness of bolts periodically using bolt torque chart as a guide Replace hardware with the...

Page 27: ...25 8 PARTS BREAKDOWN 8 1 LOG SPLITTER...

Page 28: ...1 HC390346 Tube 12 1 HC390343 Nipple 1 2 x 1 2 13 2 HC390311 Reducer 3 4 1 2 14 1 HC390406A Valve Auto Return 15 1 HC390429A Handle 16 1 P71022C Pin 17 1 P7924 HairPin 18 1 LS400163 A Frame 19 2 P728...

Page 29: ...2 1 82131 Back Up Washer 7 8 D 13 4 15188A Screw 1 4 20 UNC x 3 4 14 1 80311 O Ring 7 8 x 1 1 16 OD 15 1 82531 Steel Ball 11 32 DIA 16 1 82527 Plug O Ring 1 2 20 UNF 17 1 A 2989 Detent Sub Assy 18 1 A...

Page 30: ...clamp only on the flat milled handle end of the spool Assemble the parts as shown on the diagram on the detent assembly 17 and screw detent assembly onto the new valve spool 2 Tighten the detent sub...

Page 31: ...s liable for injury or damages of any kind or nature direct consequential or contingent to person or property This warranty does not extend to loss of crops loss because of delay in harvesting or any...