Swisher LS422X owner manual Assembly, Operation

INTENDED USE:

ASSEMBLY

This log splitter has been partially assembled at the factory. Refer to the drawings and part lists should it become necessary to disassemble the unit for repair or replacement of parts.

Inspect all components for damage. If you believe you have a damaged part please contact customer service immediately at 1-800-222-8183.

WARNING: Exercise extreme caution, as parts are very heavy. Sufficient persons or mechanical handling equipment should be used.

Refer to uncrating and assembly instructions for assembly procedures.

OPERATION

This log splitter is intended and designed to only split wood. NEVER use for any other purposes. Doing so can cause injury or VOID THE WARRANTY.

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with oil but without gasoline in the engine. After assembly, see separate Engine Manual for proper fuel and oil recommendations.

WARNING: DO NOT START OR RUN THE LOG SPLITTER WITHOUT OIL IN THE ENGINE AND HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR.

FILLING THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR

Fill the hydraulic reservoir with at least 12 Quarts of Dextron III Automatic Transmission fluid or 10W AW hydraulic fluid. After the hydraulic reservoir and the engine crankcase are filled correctly with their respective oils, start the engine. Remember to set the throttle and turn on the fuel shut-off valve. The hydraulic pump should prime itself. With the engine running, move the hydraulic valve lever toward the wedge. This will cause the cylinder to extend and expel air. When the cylinder is fully extended, retract it. Repeat this procedure several times. (An erratic movement of the cylinder indicates that there is air in the system). Once the cylinder has a smooth and constant speed indicating that all air has been expelled, add another 4 quarts of oil, this should then bring the fluid level up to approximately 3” below the fill hole. This model requires approx. 16-17 Quarts of hydraulic fluid.

NOTE: If the tank is overfilled, it will tend to expel oil from the breather cap when the cylinder is retracted.

START UP

WARNING: DO NOT START OR RUN THE LOG SPLITTER WITHOUT OIL IN THE ENGINE AND HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR.

See separate Engine Manual for fuel and oil recommendations. If applicable your log splitter has come equipped with a fuel shut-off valve for towing purposes.

Before starting engine make sure crankcase is filled correctly with oil and the proper fuel has been used. The engine will only start when the throttle lever and fuel shut-off valve if applicable are turned to their ON positions.

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

Briggs & Stratton 4HP Engine

1. Move throttle control to “FAST.”

2. Push primer bulb three (3) times. NOTE: Do not use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.

3. Grasp rope handle and pull out slowly until resistance it felt. Then pull rapidly with a full arm stroke. NOTE: If engine fails to start after three (3) pulls, repeat steps 1 and 2.

4. When Engine starts, leave throttle control at “FAST.” The throttle must be set in the fast position for maximum performance.

5. To stop engine, move throttle lever to “SLOW” for a few seconds then to “STOP.” 5