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Read and follow all Safety 
Precautions and Instructions 
before operating this 
equipment

.

LOG 

SPLITTER

OWNER’S 

MANUAL

1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093     PHONE 660-747-8183   

FAX 660-747-8650

MODEL NO.

LS5527S

STARTING SERIAL #: 

L205-165001

Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945

Safety
Assembly
Operation
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts

Made In The

USA

IMPORTANT

swisherinc.com

11261

Rev. 

Summary of Contents for LS5527S

Page 1: ...ER S MANUAL 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE WARRENSBURG MISSOURI 64093 PHONE 660 747 8183 FAX 660 747 8650 MODEL NO LS5527S STARTING SERIAL L205 165001 Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945 Safety Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts Made In The USA IMPORTANT swisherinc com 11261 Rev ...

Page 2: ...mer purchaser We will repair or replace at our discretion parts found to be defective due to materials or workmanship This warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY 2 SAFETY 3 4 TOWING 5 OPERATION 6 8 MAINTENANCE 8 DECALS 9 PARTS BREAKDOWN 10 13 SPECIFICATIONS 15 1 Engine Warranty All engines utilized on our products have a separate warranty extende...

Page 3: ...ter is a precision piece of power equipment not a toy Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times Only a single operator is to load and operate the log splitter Keep all others including pets and children a minimum of 20 feet away from your work area More accidents occur when more than one person operates the log splitter than any other time Always disconnect the spark plug wire and place the ...

Page 4: ... in motion When loading log splitter place hands on the sides of the log not the ends Only use your hands to operate the control lever Never use foot knee rope or any extension device Always keep fingers clear of splits that open in log during splitter operation When splitter is in the return mode keep hands off the machine Only operate splitter on level ground not on the side of a hill It could t...

Page 5: ... parking crossing intersections and in all driving situations OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS POSI LOCK COUPLER ADJUST COUPLER LOCKING PRESSURE ON BALL BEFORE USE PLACE HANDLE IN LOCKED POSITION WITH BALL IN COUPLER TIGHTEN LOCKNUT AGAINST TENSION SPRING SO THAT COUPLER IS NOT LOOSE ON BALL CORRECT ADJUSTMENT WILL ALLOW HANDLE TO BE RELEASED WITH MODERATE PRESSURE APPLIED TO HANDLE TO OPEN PULL UP ON COUPL...

Page 6: ...xpel air When the cylinder is fully extended retract it Repeat this procedure several times An erratic movement of the cylinder indicates that there is still air in the system More oil should then be added to bring the fluid level up to approximately 1 below the fill hole After adding more oil to fill the tank cycle the cylinder again until it has a constant speed indicating that all air has been ...

Page 7: ... a Statement of Origin is required in your state see your local dealer to receive one OPERATION 1 Set up the log splitter in a clear level area and block the wheels The suction port on the tank should always be on the lower side of the log splitter 2 Place a log on the beam against the foot plate Make sure the log is securely on the foot plate and up against the beam 3 Depress the valve lever so t...

Page 8: ...oved tightly sealed container Store container in a dry cool place Keep fuel away from gas appliances where fumes could contact open flame pilot lights or sparks Do not operate your splitter in poor mechanical condition or when needing repair Repair and replace worn or broken parts immediately Periodically tighten nuts bolts and hydraulic fittings The hydraulic system of your log splitter requires ...

Page 9: ...9 OD12 HYDRAULIC FILL PLUG DECAL OD09 DANGER POSITION LOCK DECAL OD08 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION DECAL OD16 FUEL SHUT OFF DECAL OD07 COLD WEATHER DECAL SAFETY DECALS Replace decals immediately if damaged ...

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