Troy-Bilt LS275 manual Operating Tips, Transporting the Log Splitter, Raising and Lowering Beam

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 Tips

Always:

1.	Use clean fluid and check fluid level regularly.
2.	Use Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid or
	10W AW hydraulic fluid.
3.	Use a filter (clean or replace regularly)
4.	Use a breather cap on fluid reservoir.
5.	Make sure pump is mounted and aligned properly.
6.	Use a flexible “spider” type coupling between
	engine and pump drive shafts.
7.	Keep hoses clear and unblocked.

WARNING: Always use the log splitter in the vertical position when splitting heavy logs.

•Pivot beam lock down to release the beam. Carefully pull back on beam and lower it to the horizontal position.The horizontal beam lock will lock automatically. See Figure 7.

Transporting the Log Splitter

IMPORTANT: Always turn fuel valve to OFF position before transporting the log splitter.

•Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make certain the beam is locked securely with the horizontal beam lock.

•Remove spring clip and clevis pin from jack stand.

•Support the tongue and pivot the jack stand up against the tongue. See Figure 9.

8. Bleed air out of hoses before operating.

Tongue

Clevis Pin

9.	Flush and clean hydraulic system before restarting
	after servicing.
10.	Use “pipe dope” on all hydraulic fittings.
11.	Allow time for warm-up before splitting wood.
12.	Prime the pump before initial start-up by turning
	over the engine with spark plug disconnected.
13.	Split wood along the grain (lengthwise) only.

Never:

1.	Use when fluid is below 20° F or above 150° F.
2.	Use a solid engine /pump coupling.
3.	Operate through relief valve for long.
4.	Attempt to adjust unloading or relief valve settings

Assembly

Jack Stand

Spring

Clip

	without pressure gauges.
5.	Operate with air in hydraulic system.
6.	Use teflon tape on hydraulic fittings.
7.	Attempt to cut wood across the grain.

Raising and Lowering Beam

•Use control handle to run wedge up and down beam 6 to 8 times to circulate the hydraulic fluid, which will warm and thin the fluid.

•Place log splitter on a firm, level surface.

•To raise the beam for vertical operation: Pull out the vertical beam lock on the tongue.

•Pivot beam lock down to release the beam.

•Move the beam to the vertical position. Secure it with the beam lock on the reservoir tank assembly.

•To lower the beam: Pull out the horizontal beam lock on the reservoir tank.

Figure 9

•Secure with the spring clip and clevis pin previously removed. See Figure 9.

•Attach coupler hitch to a class I or higher 1-7/8” ball on a towing vehicle; latch securely.

a.If coupler hitch does not fit on ball: Turn adjustment nut one turn counter-clockwise.

b.If coupler hitch is too loose on ball: Turn adjustment nut one turn clockwise.

•Connect the safety chains to the towing vehicle.

•Plug in the tail lights to the tail light connector on the tow vehicle.

WARNING: Do not tow faster than 45mph and check local, state, and federal requirements before towing on any public road.

NOTE: Use caution when backing up. It is recommended to use a spotter outside the vehicle.

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