Troy-Bilt LS275- Manuals

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER; ENGINE INFORMATION

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Log Splitter ............................................................................ 5 Know Your Log Splitter ..................................

Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; General Practices

3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES General Practices 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 2. B...

Page 5 - SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR LOG SPLITTER; Unpacking from Crate; Assembling the Tongue; Attaching the Jack Stand; Attaching the Tongue; Connecting Cylinder to Beam

5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR LOG SPLITTER Unpacking from Crate • Pry top, sides, and ends off the crate. Set panels aside to avoid tire puncture or personal injury. • Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit. • Remove any loose parts if included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.) • Cut...

Page 6 - Preparing the Log Splitter

6 • Disconnect the log cradle from the beam on the side of the control valve. See Figure 4. Figure 4 • Lift and slide the cylinder up to the top of beam and into the weld brackets. • Attach the dislodger over the wedge assembly and secure with hardware, previously removed, to the weld brackets. See ...

Page 7 - SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR LOG SPLITTER; Control Handle; Beam Locks; Stopping Engine; How it works

7 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR LOG SPLITTER Compare the illustration in Figure 7 below with the controls on your log splitter, and get familiar with its features before starting to operate. Know how to stop the machine quickly in the event of an emergency. Figure 7 Control Handle The control handle has thre...

Page 8 - SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR LOG SPLITTER; Starting Engine

8 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR LOG SPLITTER Gas and Oil Fill-Up • Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the engine manual packed with your log splitter. Read instructions carefully. NOTE: Gasoline can be added to the engine when the log splitter is in either the horizontal or vertic...

Page 9 - Horizontal Position; Operating Tips; Transporting the Log Splitter

9 Horizontal Position • Pull the vertical beam lock out and rotate it down. See Figure 7. Pivot beam to the horizontal position. The beam will lock automatically in horizontal position. • Stand behind the reservoir tank to operate control handle and to stabilize the log. See Figure 8B. Operating Tip...

Page 10 - SECTION 5: ADJUSTING YOUR LOG SPLITTER; Wedge Assembly Adjustment; SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LOG SPLITTER; Conditions that will void Warranty

10 SECTION 5: ADJUSTING YOUR LOG SPLITTER Wedge Assembly Adjustment As normal wear occurs and there is excessive “play” between the wedge and beam, adjust the bolts on the side of the wedge assembly to eliminate excess space between the wedge and the beam. See Figure 10. • Loosen the jam nuts on the...

Page 11 - Hydraulic Filter; Beam and Splitting Wedge; Tires

11 on the tank, hydraulic pump or valve. For this job, contact your nearest service dealer. Hydraulic Filter • Change the hydraulic filter every 50 hours of operation. Use only a 10 micron hydraulic filter. Order part number 723-0405. Beam and Splitting Wedge • Lubricate both sides of the beam (wher...

Page 12 - SECTION 7: STORING YOUR LOG SPLITTER; SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING

12 SECTION 7: STORING YOUR LOG SPLITTER Prepare your log splitter for storage at the end of the season or if the log splitter will not be used for 30 days or more. • Clean the log splitter thoroughly. NOTE: We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit. They mayca...

Page 13 - Hydraulic Troubleshooting

13 Hydraulic Troubleshooting NOTE: For repairs beyond those listed here, contact your nearest authorized service center. Problem Cause Remedy Cylinder rod will not move 1. Broken drive shaft. 2. Shipping plugs left in hydraulic hoses. 3. Set screws in coupling not adjusted properly. 4. Loose shaft c...

Page 14 - SECTION 9: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL LS275

14 SECTION 9: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL LS275 1 2 3 4 6 11 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 12 24 25 B A B C C A 5 7 12 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 48 80 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 48 81 8...

Page 16 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing o...