Troy-Bilt LS 27 TB Maintaining Your Log Splitter, Gib Adjustment, Wedge Assembly Adjustment

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Maintaining

Your Log

Splitter

Adjustment

Bolt

Jam Nut

Gib

Lock Nut

Gib Adjustment

Periodically remove and replace the “gibs” (spacers) between the wedge assembly and the back plate.

NOTE: The gibs may be rotated and/or turned over for even wear.

1.Loosen the lock nuts under each back plate and slide the gibs out. See Figure 5-1.

2.Turn or replace the gibs.

3.Reassemble the back plate and secure with the lock nuts.

4.Readjust the bolts on the side of the wedge assembly.

WARNING: Before cleaning, lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage the control lever and stop engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire and

WARNING

Do not at any time make any adjustments without first stopping engine, disconnecting spark plug wire, and grounding it against the engine. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.

Before cleaning, lubricating, repair- ing, or inspecting, disengage the control lever and stop engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjust- ments or repairs.

Higher pressure could cause the hoses to burst, cylinder to rup- ture, and intense fluid to be released, which could result in serious personal injury.

Figure 5-1

WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustments without first stopping engine, disconnecting spark plug wire, and grounding it against the engine. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.

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.

1.Loosen the jam nuts on the two adjustment bolts on the side of the wedge. See Figure 5-1.

2.Turn the adjustment bolts in until snug and then back them off slowly (approximately 1.5 turns) until the wedge assembly will slide on the beam.

3.Re-tighten the jam nuts securely against the side of the wedge to secure the adjustment bolts in this position.

ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.

Conditions that Will Void Warranty

1.Failure to maintain proper fluid level in reservoir

2.Changing the relief valve setting or pressure adjust- ment of control valve without proper knowledge and instruction from the factory

WARNING: Higher pressure could cause the hoses to burst, cylinder to rupture, and intense fluid to be released, which could result in serious personal injury.

3.Disassembling the pump

4.Use of incorrect hydraulic fluid

5.Allowing the flexible pump coupler to deteriorate without proper and regular inspection

6.Lack of lubrication or improper lubrication of the beam or unit

7.Improper adjustment of splitting wedge

8.Excessive heating of the hydraulic system

9.Attempting to start unit in temperatures under 20°F without pre-heating fluid in reservoir

10.Unattended leaks in hydraulic system

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Contents LS 27 TB Log Splitter MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio04/25/2007 Table of Contents Finding and Recording Model NumberCustomer Support Safety Labels Safety Labels Found On Your Log SplitterYour Responsibility General PracticesPreparation Operation Maintenance and Storage Setting Up Your Log Splitter Connecting Cylinder to BeamAssembling the Tongue Attaching the Jack StandPreparing the Log Splitter Know Your Log Splitter Beam LocksEngine Controls WedgeOperating Your Log Splitter Stopping EngineGas and Oil Fill-Up Control HandleUsing the Log Splitter Before Each UseOperating Tips Raising and Lowering Beam Transporting the Log SplitterNever To lower the beamGib Adjustment Wedge Assembly AdjustmentConditions that Will Void Warranty Maintaining Your Log SplitterHydraulic Fluid and Inlet Filter Beam and Splitting WedgeHose Clamps EngineInstall nylon spider onto engine coupling half TiresSet Screw Side View-Coupler 0600Storing Your Log Splitter Replace spark plugProblem Cause Remedy Cause RemedyEngine stalls during Low horsepower/weak engine Service dealerConditions Low horsepower/weak engine RetractingModel LS 27 TB Parts List 1800828-5500Description MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for Manual DEL Operador LS 27 TB Máquina rompetroncosÍndice Búsqueda y registro del número de modeloAsistencia al cliente Asistencia a través de su distribuidorTroy-BiltEtiquetas Seguridad AdvertenciaResponsabilidad Prácticas generalesPreparativos No ajuste los valores de presión de la bomba o válvulaFuncionamiento Su responsabilidadDel combustible MientoMontaje de la lengüeta Colocación del gatoColocación de la lengüeta Manipulación mecánicoPreparación de la máquina rompetroncos Haga rodar el tronco fuera de la caja de abajoBloqueos de la vigueta Controles del motorDetención del motor Funcionami Ento de la Máquina RompetroncosManija de control Encendido del motorAntes de cada uso Uso de la máquina rompetroncosConsejos de operación Elevación y descenso de la vigueta NuncaConecte las cadenas de seguridad al vehículo de remolque Ajuste del retenedor Ajuste del montaje de la cuñaCondiciones que anulan la garantía Fluido hidráulico y filtro de entrada Vigueta y cuña de corteAbrazaderas de la manguera MotorNeumáticos Tornillo de fijación Vista lateral AcopladorSujete con las tuercas extraidas anteriormente Almacenamiento de la máquina rom- petroncos Limpie la máquina rompetroncos por completoVuelva a colocar la bujía Problema Cause Solución Velocidad lenta del eje Del cilindro durante la El mantenimientoVelocidad del motor lenta Vuelva a llenarloModelo LS 27 TB Lista de Piezas Nº de pieza DescripciónGarantía Limitada DEL Fabricante Para

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