YARDMAX YS0952, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...MODEL NUMBER YS0952 SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE Both model number and serial number may be found on the main label You should record both of them in a safe place for future use FOR YOUR SAFETY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE Tame the Great Outdoors ...

Page 2: ...ing Discover the YARDMAX Advantage At YARDMAX we understand that land ownership definitely has its privileges but it also comes with a great deal of responsibility When duty calls and you need to respond will you have what it takes to tame the great outdoors When looking for outdoor power equipment OPE to get the job done right at the right price YARDMAX delivers the perfect combination of perform...

Page 3: ...PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain product components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov ENVIRONMENTAL Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste All tools hoses and packaging should be resorted taken to...

Page 4: ... or instructions on its use Slower splitting speed setting gives more force faster speed gives less force Read these instructions carefully Wear eye protection Wear hearing protection Wear protective gloves Wear safety footwear Do not remove or tamper with the protection and safety devices Properly dispose of waste oil Keephandsandfingersawayfromallpinch points Never remove partially split wood fr...

Page 5: ...n cords can result in overheating Your extension cord should be no longer than 30 feet and a minimum of 12 gauge with a 3 prong grounded plug AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK Never open the pushbutton box on the motor For any service please contact YARDMAX or an authorized service center Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug s metal prongs when plugging or unplugging the log splitter INSPECT YOUR LOG...

Page 6: ...YS0952PM00 2002 Your YARDMAX log splitter comes completely assembled and contains the following 1 Log Splitter 2 Operator s Manual CONTENTS SUPPLIED 1 9 5 Contents Supplied ...

Page 7: ... in the hydraulic system compressed Continuous air compression and decompression will blow out the seals of the hydraulic system and causepermanentdamagetothelogsplitter Before operating your log splitter loosen the bleed screw enough to allow air to freely flow in and out of the oil tank Air flow through the bleed screw hole should be detectable when the log splitter is in use Before moving the l...

Page 8: ...the right hand controls the pushbutton switch The log splitter will stop if the lever or pushbutton are released Only after the lever and pushbutton are released will the log ram return to its starting position If the log does not begin to split after 5 seconds of operation release both controls The motor or hydraulic fluid may overheat and damage your log splitter Your YARDMAX log splitter is des...

Page 9: ...lease the push button switch but keep the control lever pressed down to prevent the ram from returning Do not put any logs on the log splitter at this stage 2 Loosen the handwheel on the return stop 3 Slide the stop to the desired position moving the stop toward the splitter to shorten the stroke 4 Tighten the handwheel on the return stop to lock it into positon 5 Make sure your hands are clear of...

Page 10: ...Start the log splitter to push the wood wedge completely under thejammedlog Repeat above procedure with sharper sloped wood wedge until the log is completely freed FREEINGAJAMMEDLOG Never try to knock a jammed log off the splitter with your hand or another object This could damage the tool or cause the log to fly up and hit someone 9 Freeing a Jammed Log ...

Page 11: ...is higher than the motor and refill with 1 72 gallon 7 qt of fresh hydraulic oil Clean the surface of the dipstick and put it back in the oil tank while keeping the log splitter vertical Make sure the level of the refilled oil is between the two grooves on the dipstick Tip the log splitter so the motor end is higher than the oil drain plug and drain oil over a 3 gallon container Disassemble the lo...

Page 12: ...at 844 YARDMAX SHARPENING THE WEDGE The following hydraulic oils or equivalents are recommended for your log splitter s hydraulic transmission system 10W AW32 ASLE H 150 ISO 32 Clean the oil drain bolt with dipstick before screwing it back in Tighten it to avoid leakage before setting the log splitter down Periodically check oil level to ensure it is between the two grooves on the dipstick Refill ...

Page 13: ...liar noises or vibrations Lack of hydraulic oil and excessive air in the hydraulic system Check oil level for possible oil refilling Contact YARDMAX Oil leaks around stroke limiter or from other points 1 Air sealed in hydraulic system while operating 2 Bleed screw is not tightened before moving the log splitter 3 Oil drain bolt with dipstick is not tight 4 Hydraulic control valve assembly and or s...

Page 14: ...YS0952PM00 2002 PARTS DIAGRAM 13 Parts Diagram ...

Page 15: ...27 Wear resisting Belt 127x4x2 1 28 O Ring 40 1 29 Piston Seal 40 1 30 Piston Rod Weldment 1 No Description QTY 31 Hex Bolt M8x20 2 32 Moving Handle 1 33 Washer 16 2 34 Nut M16 2 35 Copper Washer 12 4 36 Safety Valve 1 37 O Ring 17x1 8 5 38 Screw M10x8 2 39 Steel Ball 8 5 1 40 Valve Rod Restoring Spring 1 41 O Ring 16x2 65 1 42 Valve Base 1 43 Intake Hose 1 44 Connection Hose 1 45 Cylinder Cover G...

Page 16: ...sert Lower 1 75 Drawing Weldment 1 76 Support Leg 1 77 Thin Nut M16 2 78 Spring Washer 16 2 79 O Ring 10 6x2 65 2 80 O Ring 46 2x1 8 2 81 Gear Shaft Snap Washer 10 2 82 Steel Ball 2 5 1 83 Bolt 8 8 M8x55 6 84 Spring Washer 8 9 85 Bolt 8 8 M8x30 3 86 Pump Cover 1 87 Sleeve Bearing 4 88 Gear Shaft 1 89 Pin 2 5x4 1 90 Gear 2 No Description QTY 91 Pin 8x24 2 92 Gear Housing Plate 1 93 Motor Support Sh...

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