Troy-Bilt LS338 - Manuals

6 • Insert hex bolts through top holes in jack stand mounting brackets and holes in jack stand. Secure with lock washers and hex nuts. See Figure 3. • Insert hex bolts through upper holes in the bottom of mounting brackets and jack stand. Secure with lock washers and hex nuts. See Figure 3. Hitch As...

7 Attaching Beam • For shipping purposes, the pressure hose is attached to the pump on the engine and to the control valve on the cylinder. • Disconnect the pressure hose from the adapter on the pump. • Stand the wedge, beam, and cylinder assembly upright with cylinder toward the top. An assistant m...

8 • Remove the protective cap from the fitting on top of the filter head. Attach the end of the hose to the fitting on top of the filter. Place the hose clamp at the base of the fitting and tighten securely. See Figure 10. Figure 10 Attaching the Log Cradle • Pull the beam lock on the beam support/l...

9 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR LOG SPLITTER Compare the illustration in Figure 13 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 13 Control Handle The control handle has th...

10 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 thelog splitter is in either the horizontal or vertic...

11 • To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out on the vertical beam lock and rotate it to secure the beam. See Figure 13. • Stand in front of the unit to operate the control handle and to stabilize the log. See Figure 14A. Horizontal Position • Pull the vertical beam lock out and rotate it...

12 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 15. • Loosen the jam nuts on the...

13 kerosene whenever any repair work is performed 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...

15 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...

16 SECTION 9: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL LS338 90 47 42 48 47 89 41 87 46 38 39 40 36 37 15 16 9 26 6 13 25 27 32 30 33 86 12 78 79 80 22 21 23 24 20 11 10 92 7 28 31 29 8 1 4 65 66 3 43 44 45 82 83 84 85 68 65 66 67 69 38 39 41 64 74 72 76 73 66 77 64 74 72 71 64 70 66 65 49 51 53 54 50 55 58 59 53 57 60...

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...