Benchmark 65926, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN WEAR A FACE MASK WEAR EAR PROTECTION WEAR CSA APPROVED EYE PROTECTION 25 TON GAS LOG SPLITTER OWNER...

Page 2: ...17 L Hydraulic Oil Included Not included Replacement Filters Built in and outside filter Hoses High pressure w wire braid Beam Heavy duty H shape formed construction Wedge Size 8 Wedge Style 2 Way Re...

Page 3: ...Recycling disposal Symbols General safety rules Specific safety rules Unpacking the container Contents Supplied Assembly Features and Controls Operation Transporting Maintenance Storage Troubleshooti...

Page 4: ...log splitter will only split logs lengthwise with the grain Engine Manual The Engine Manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating specifications...

Page 5: ...ate on your machine may show symbols These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use No smoking sparks or flames Properly dispose of waste oil Keep children and by s...

Page 6: ...d can puncture skin and cause blood poisoning Thrown objects Check and fill hydraulic oil Follow the direction indi cated to use the control lever For logs that are not cut square the longest portion...

Page 7: ...ne Use the correct machine for your application The correct machine will do the job more efficiently and safer at the rate it was designed Personal Safety Do not permit children to operate this machin...

Page 8: ...lled with the engine switch is dangerous and must be replaced Regularly check to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the ma chine area before starting it A wrench or a key that is le...

Page 9: ...ng or when the engine is hot Do not operate the machine with known leaks in the fuel system Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank Never overfill the fuel tank Fill the ta...

Page 10: ...ch could result in serious injury Do not adjust the pressure setting on the hydraulic pump or valve If injured by escaping fluid no matter how small the wound is see a doctor at once A typical injecti...

Page 11: ...ding in the operator zone Always stop the unit and allow moving parts to stop before leaving operation zone Do not leave a running unit unattended Many accidents occur when more than one person operat...

Page 12: ...your hand to operate the control lever on the valve Do not use your foot a rope or any extension device Do not move the log splitter while the engine is running Towing Safety Check all local and state...

Page 13: ...ol damage to the equipment serious injury or death Avoid sharp turns and steep angles Avoid large holes or ditches when towing the equipment Always be careful when backing up with your log splitter wh...

Page 14: ...y opposed to each other 3 Remove beam and cylinder assembly from metal crate with assistance of a helper Lift beam and cylinder assembly to its vertical position standing upright on the beam s footpla...

Page 15: ...in these assembly instruc tions are heavy and can t be lifted by one person safely Please plan to assemble this product when another person can be available to help 1 Tank Engine 2 Tongue Stand 3 Bea...

Page 16: ...emble your machine follow the below instructions Engine 1 Remove Engine Bolts from tank 2 Place Engine on tank Secure Engine on Tank in 4 places with Hex Bolt M8 x 45mm Flat Washer M8 and Hex Nut Lock...

Page 17: ...s around spindle to secure its position Install the Hub Cap using the Hub Cap Tool Gently tap on the hub cap tool with a hammer to drive the hub cap into place Repeat these steps to install the 2nd wh...

Page 18: ...r places Tighten securely using 19mm socket wrenches BeamTo Reservoir 1 Rotate the Stand attached to the side of the Tongue downwards into position by releasing the pin and then securing the release p...

Page 19: ...e as shown in detail drawing Securely tighten the fitting connections using 22mm and 24mm wrenches Remove tank cap and install the vent cap Log Catcher Installation Rotate Beam Cylinder down from upri...

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Page 21: ...o vertical 2 Ball Hitch Coupler The coupler hitch is at the end of the tongue and attaches to a tow ball for transpor tation purposes Log Stripper The log stripper is designed to remove any partially...

Page 22: ...he log splitter If a helper is assisting in loading logs to be split never operate the controls until the helper is clear of the area Always check oil level before starting the engine and keep level f...

Page 23: ...tank Do not use a funnel or other device that obstructs the view of the tank filling process 3 Reinstall the fuel cap and tighten Always clean up spilled fuel The hydraulic reservoir should be filled...

Page 24: ...efore operating the unit Rapid retraction of the starter cord kickback will pull your hand and arm toward the engine faster than you can let go Broken bones fractures bruises or sprains could result S...

Page 25: ...from the splitter wedge and log stripper during cylinder retraction Stuck Log Procedure If a log does not split completely and becomes stuck on the wedge never attempt to remove it by modi fying the...

Page 26: ...from flooding the engine 2 Check the tires to ensure they are fully inflated to 30 PSI for proper functionality Do not over inflate tires Serious injury can oc cur if tire explodes When seating a bea...

Page 27: ...has been used previously it must be inspected and maintained before each subsequent use Always shut off the engine and relieve system pressure before inspecting cleaning adjusting or repairing the sp...

Page 28: ...vent corrosion Never spray the engine or log splitter with a pressure washer Water can contaminate the fuel system and can enter the engine and damage the engine 4 Refer to the engine manual for prope...

Page 29: ...clothes dryer or other gas appliance EVEN IF the log splitter s fuel tank is empty residual gasoline vapors could ignite Never store the log splitter near fertilizer or any other corrosive material 6...

Page 30: ...mp 2 Contact customer service 3 Low hydraulic oil 3 Check oil level and add as needed Wedge does not 1 Low hydraulic oil 1 Check oil level and add as needed auto return 2 Faulty control valve 2 Contac...

Page 31: ...30 5240 552 PARTS DIAGRAM...

Page 32: ...Washer M12 5 12 Wedge 8in 1 13 Hex Bolt M12x75 1 14 Beam 1 15 Log Catcher 1 16 Support Arm Left 1 17 Support Arm 1 Large Left 18 Hex Nut M10 8 19 Lock Washer M10 8 20 Flat Washer M10 12 21 Support Rig...

Page 33: ...Key 3 16x30 1 62 Bolt 5 16 24UNF 4 63 Hex Bolt M10x120 1 64 Pump Mount 1 65 Engine 1 66 Hex Bolt M10x100 1 67 Flat Washer 3 4 2 68 Safety Chain 2 69 Ball Coupler 1 Assembly 2 in 70 Castle Nut 3 4 16...

Page 34: ...5240 552 EXCLUSIVETO HOME HARDWARE For information on the entire lineup of Benchmark power tools visit homehardware ca or your local Home Hardware retail store 25 TON GAS LOG SPLITTER OWNER S MANUAL...