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SKU 56072 

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. 

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Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, 

5. 

heavy-duty work gloves, and dust 

mask/respirator during set up.
Use only lubricants and fuel recom-

6. 

mended in the engine manual or in 

the Specifications chart of this man

-

ual.

engine precautions

Follow engine precautions and in-

structions in the included engine 

instruction manual.

operating precautions

1. 

carBon Monoxide 

Hazard 

using an engine indoors 

can kill you in 

Minutes. 

Engine exhaust contains carbon 

monoxide.  This is a poison you 

cannot see or smell. 

NEVER use inside a home or garage, 

EVEN IF doors and windows are 

open. 

 

Only use OUTSIDE and far away 

from windows, doors, and vents.
Keep children away from the equip-

2. 

ment, especially while it is operating.

Do not leave the equipment unat-

3. 

tended when it is running.  Turn off 

the equipment (and remove safety 

keys, if available) before leaving the 

work area.
Rope off work area around the Log 

4. 

Splitter to keep children and specta-

tors away during operation.
Never allow children to climb on or 

5. 

play near Log Splitter even when not 

in use.
People with pacemakers should 

6. 

consult their physician(s) before 

use.  Electromagnetic fields in close 

proximity to a heart pacemaker could 

cause pacemaker interference or 

pacemaker failure. Caution is neces-

sary when near the engine’s magneto 

or recoil starter.
Use only accessories that are recom-

7. 

mended by Harbor Freight Tools for 

your model.  Accessories that may be 

suitable for one piece of equipment 

may become hazardous when used 

on another piece of equipment.
Operate the Log Splitter, with the 

8. 

wheels blocked, on a dry, level sur-

face capable of supporting the com-

bined weight of the Log Splitter and 

logs.
Do not tow the Log Splitter on roads 

9. 

or highways. This product is not 

D.O.T. compliant, and is not road 

legal.
Always make sure the hitch coupler 

10. 

is securely fixed to the vehicle before 

moving it. If the Coupler is not se-

cured properly, the link could come 

loose while the trailer is in motion, 

possibly causing property damage, 

Summary of Contents for GREYHOUND 56072

Page 1: ...ose while the Log Splitter is in motion possibly causing property damage serious personal injury or death Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury Save this manual Copyright 2009 by Harbor Freight Tools All right...

Page 2: ...tter Assembly 8 Filling the Hydraulic Fluid 10 Operating Instructions 11 Start Procedure 11 Equipment Operation 11 Transporting the Log Splitter 12 Servicing 14 Maintenance Procedures 14 Bleeding the Hydraulic System 14 Changing the Hydraulic Fluid 15 Engine Maintenance and Service 15 Equipment Lubrication 15 Storage 15 Parts list 16 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 17 Hydraulic Ram Seals Parts List Diagram 18 Li...

Page 3: ...ich if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury WARNING Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in fire serious injury and or DEATH The warnings and precautions discussed in this m...

Page 4: ... off work area around the Log 4 Splitter to keep children and specta tors away during operation Never allow children to climb on or 5 play near Log Splitter even when not in use People with pacemakers should 6 consult their physician s before use Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure Caution is neces sary when near th...

Page 5: ... 19 ing and balance at all times This en ables better control of the equipment in unexpected situations Dress properly Do not wear loose 20 clothing or jewelry Keep hair cloth ing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Parts especially exhaust system 21 components get very hot during use Stay clear of hot parts Do not cover the engine or ...

Page 6: ...decrease gov erned engine speed Wear ANSI approved safety goggles 4 heavy duty work gloves and dust mask respirator during service Maintain labels and nameplates on 5 the equipment These carry impor tant information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement Have the equipment serviced by a 6 qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensu...

Page 7: ... beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product To prevent serious injury from accidental starting Turn the Power Switch of the equipment to its OFF position wait for the engine to cool and disconnect the spark plug wire s before assembling or making any adjustments to the equipment To prevent serious injury Operate only with proper spark...

Page 8: ...ut 54 onto the ends of the Axles Tighten the Castle Nuts to 20 25 ft pounds and rotate each tire several turns to seat the bearing Back off the Castle Nut one half turn Insert a Cotter Pin 53 through both the Axle and the Castle Nut and bend the end of the Pin back to hold it in place Log Splitter Assembly Please Note This item is extremely difficult to assemble without heavy equipment to lift and...

Page 9: ...sembly 19 using Hex Bolts 24 and Hex Nuts 32 Pay attention to the directional Arrows on the unit They will aid in assembling the unit in the proper orientation Figure A 3 Use Hex Bolt 43 to install the sup port assembly See Figure A The Push Pin 42 is used for both 4 standing and towing positions Install the Hitch Coupler 39 onto the 5 Rail Assembly 19 using the Hex Bolts 09 35 a Washer 36 and Hex...

Page 10: ...re F Remove and retain the O ring 21 To check the hydraulic oil level 2 remove the Dipstick connected to the Hydraulic Oil Cap wipe it clean then dip it back in Pull it out once again and check the oil level on the Dipstick The oil should be at the upper notch 3 of the Dipstick Be sure that the hydraulic oil level is between 4 5 and 8 gallons Replace O ring and Hydraulic Oil Cap The hydraulic syst...

Page 11: ...n section that follows Equipment Operation Note The Log Splitter can accommodate logs up to 25 long and with no more than a 12 diameter The maximum diameter applies to most soft to medium types of woods Maximum diameter of hardwoods may vary de pending on density of the wood Chock the wheels before starting the 1 engine or changing the position verti cal horizontal of the unit Choose the 4 way spl...

Page 12: ... engine 9 off and disconnect its spark plug wire after use Wait for the engine to cool clean then store the tool in a dry area out of children s reach Transporting the Log Splitter Check the tire pressure PSI should 1 be at 60 for the Wheels before travel ing Connect the Log Splitter to a 2 hitch 2 ball not included on the vehicle Use the chains to secure the Log Splitter to the towing vehicle The...

Page 13: ... highways This product is not D O T compliant and is not road legal Before transporting and at 500 mile 7 intervals during every trip check and tighten the Tire Lug Nuts to 85 90 Ft Lbs Every 2 000 to 3 000 miles of travel 8 lubricate the Hub Assemblies with a heavy weight bearing grease Follow the Packing the Bearings Instructions on page 7 of this manual After each Hub Assembly is reassembled ti...

Page 14: ... the general condition of the tool Check for loose screws misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts damaged electrical wiring and any other condition that may affect its safe operation After Use 2 clean external surfaces of the tool with clean moist cloth After every use wipe down the Log Splitter to remove any tree sap or dirt This will extend the life of the unit Always kee...

Page 15: ...low the instructions found in the included engine manual Equipment Lubrication Gear Box is shipped properly filled 1 with grease Yearly open the Gear Box and check 2 the grease level Add grease only up to top of gears 3 Do not overfill grease overfilling will damage the equipment Storage Wait for engine to cool then clean 1 equipment with compressed air and or a clean cloth Clean the engine and or...

Page 16: ...31 Hydraulic Fitting 3 8 2 32 Hex Nut M14 5 33 Spindle 3 M12 2 34 Cylinder 2 1 35 Hex Bolt M10x90 1 36 Washer Φ 10 9 37 Hex Bolt M10x30 6 38 Hex Nut M12 1 Part Description Qty 39 Hitch Coupler 1 40 Chain 1 41 R pin 3 42 Push Pin 1 43 Hex Bolt M14x10 1 44 Support Assembly 1 45 Bezel 1 46 Fitting 3 1 47 High Pressure Hose 1 19 6 1 48 Oil Filter 1 49 Hex Bolt R3 4 19 1 50 Oil Tank Assembly 1 51 Beari...

Page 17: ...SKU 56072 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 17 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM ...

Page 18: ...pe Seal 50 70 10 1 01 11 O ring Seal 50 3 55 1 01 14 Nylon Washer 127 118 2 3 Part Description Qty 31 5 Nylon Cap 63 54 2 2 2 31 6 Nylon Cap 63 58 5 1 5 1 31 7 Nylon Cap 41 32 2 1 31 10 O ring 53 5 3 1 31 11 O ring 19 3 55 1 31 12 O ring 56 3 55 2 31 13 O ring 31 5 5 3 1 31 14 Dust Cap 32 5 1 Page 18 SKU 56072 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 ...

Page 19: ... parts of the product In fact the manufacturer and or distributor expressly states that all repairs and parts replacements should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians and not by the buyer The buyer assumes all risk and liability arising out of his or her repairs to the original product or replacement parts thereto or arising out of his or her installation of replacement parts theret...

Page 20: ...y or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness To take advantag...

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