Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product LS401216 Briggs & Stratton
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VERTICAL/HORIZONT AL LOG SPLITTERS ASSEMBL Y & OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS LS50-634-905 MODEL NO. LS401216 25 T ON MODEL NO. LS401213 28 TO N MODEL NO. LS401224 34 TO N This safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages in this manual. Failure to follow this important safety information may result in serious injury or death.
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W ARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before assembling or operating this log splitter . Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to operate this log splitter who has not read this manual.
P ART NUMBER: DL51-1-57 LOCA TION: TO P , FORW ARD SECTION OF HYDRAULIC CYLINDER P ART NUMBER: DL51-1-32 LOCA TION: TOP OF HYDRAULIC CYLINDER P ART NUMBER: DL51-1-86 LOCA TION: CLEVIS END OF BEAM NEAR.
GENERAL SAFETY EVER NEVER allow children or adults lacking proper instructions and underst anding to operate this log splitter . KEEP all people and pets a minimum of 10 feet away from your work area when operating this log splitter . Only the operator is to be near the log splitter during use.
KNOW how to stop the log splitter and disengage the controls before operating it. NEVER place hands or feet between the log and splitting wedge during forward or reverse stroke. Serious injury or death could result. NEVER straddle or step over the log splitter during operation.
HYDRAULIC SAFETY The hydraulic system of your log splitter requires careful inspection along with the mechanical parts. Be sure to replace frayed, kinked, cracked or otherwise damaged hydraulic hose and components. NEVER check for leaks of hydraulic fluid with your hand.
IMPORT ANT NOTE: This log splitter is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
EMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The following instructions pertain to four SpeeCo log splitters, the 22 ton (LS401221), 25 ton (LS401216), 28 ton (LS401213 ) and the 34 ton (LS401224). The four models share most of the component parts. Any differences are noted in the parts list and assembly instructions.
STEP 2 : The hydraulic reservoir should be filled with an SAE 20 hydraulic oil. If hydraulic oil is difficult to obtain, automatic transmission fluid can be substituted and should be used instead of hydraulic oil when temperatures are below 32 degrees F .
STEP 3: The engine maximum governed speed is preset at the factory at 3600 RPM no load speed. When splitting wood, the throttle should be set at the maximum setting to develop the horsepower required for the pump. STEP 4: TOWING The log splitter is equipped with pneumatic tires, a Class I coupler (2 in.
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Replacement filter cartridge HC390601 interchanges with: FRAM 1653A NAP A 1553 Cross # 1A9023 Baldwin # BT839 Wicks # 51553 Repair Kits HC390120F “O” Ring Kit for 4” x 24” Cylinder HC3901 18 H.
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SPECIFICA TIONS * Ideal case cycle times. Actual cycle times will vary depending on temperature, altitude, engine speed, pump efficiency , etc. 1 2 2 1 0 4 S L . O N L E D O M 6 1 2 1 0 4 S L . O N L E D O M 3 1 2 1 0 4 S L . O N L E D O M 4 2 2 1 0 4 S L .
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