Troy-Bilt LS 27 TB warranty Operation Maintenance and Storage

	f. Never overfill the fuel tank. Fill tank to no more	15. This machine should not be towed on any street,		2
	than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide		highway or public road without checking the existing
	space for fuel expansion.		federal, state, or local vehicle requirements. Any
	g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.		licensing or modifications such as taillights, etc.,
	If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and		needed to comply, is the sole responsibility of the
	h. equipment. move machine to another area. Wait 5		purchaser. If a “Statement of Origin” is required in
	minutes before starting the engine.		your state, see your local dealer.	Safe
	i. Never store the machine or fuel container inside	16. Do not tow machine faster than 45mph.
	where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light as
	on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes	17.	See Transporting the Log Splitter section in this	Operation
	dryer or other gas appliances.		manual for proper towing instructions once all
	j. Allow machine to cool 5 minutes before storing.		federal, local, or state requirements are met.	Practices
	Operation		Maintenance and Storage
1.	Before starting this machine, review the “Safety	1.	Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug and
	Instructions”. Failure to follow these rules may result in
			ground it against the engine before cleaning, or
	serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
			inspecting the machine.
2.	Never leave this machine unattended with the engine	2.	Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system
	running.
			pressure before repairing or adjusting fittings, hoses,
3.	Do not operate machine while under the influence of		tubing, or other system components.
	alcohol, drugs, or medication.	3.	To prevent fires, clean debris and chaff from the
4.	Never allow anyone to operate this machine without		engine and muffler areas. If the engine is equipped
	proper instruction.		with a spark arrester muffler, clean and inspect it
5.	Always operate this machine with all safety equipment		regularly according to manufacturers instructions.	WARNING
			Replace if damaged.
	in place and working. Make sure all controls are
	properly adjusted for safe operation.	4.	Periodically check that all nuts and bolts, hose	This symbol points
6.	Do not change the engine governor settings or		clamps, and hydraulic fittings are tight to be sure
			equipment is in safe working condition.	out important safety
	overspeed the engine. The governor controls the
	maximum safe operating speed of the engine.	5.	Check all safety guards and shields to be sure	instructions which, if
7.	When loading a log, always place your hands on the		they are in the proper position. Never operate with	not followed, could
	sides of the log, not on the ends, and never use your		safety guards, shields, or other protective features	endanger the personal
			removed.
	foot to help stabilize a log. Failure to do so, may result			safety and/or property
		6.	The pressure relief valve is preset at the factory. Do
	in crushed or amputated fingers, toes, hand, or foot.			of yourself and others.
8.	Use only your hand to operate the controls.		not adjust the valve.
				Read and follow all
9.	Never attempt to split more than one log at a time	7.	Never attempt to move this machine over hilly or
				instructions in this man-
			uneven terrain without a tow vehicle or adequate
	unless the ram has fully extended and a second log is			ual before attempting to
			help.
	needed to complete the separation of the first log.
				operate this machine.
10. For logs which are not cut square, the least square		8.	For your safety, replace all damaged or worn parts
			immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s	Failure to comply with
	end and the longest portion of the log should be
			(O.E.M.) parts only. “Use of parts which do not meet	these instructions may
	placed toward the beam and wedge, and the square
	end placed toward the end plate.		the original equipment specifications may lead to	result in personal injury.
11.	When splitting in the vertical position, stabilize the log		improper performance and compromise safety!”	When you see this
		9.	Do not alter this machine in any manner, alterations
	before moving the control. Split as follows:			symbol -
			such as attaching a rope or extension to the control
	a. Place log on the end plate and turn until it leans			HEED ITS WARNING
			handle, or adding to the width or height of the wedge
	against the beam and is stable.
			may result in personal injury.
	b. When splitting extra large or uneven logs, the log
				Your
	must be stabilized with wooden shims or split wood		Your Responsibility
	between the log and end plate or ground.	Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who		Responsibility
12. Always keep fingers away from any cracks that open
		read, understand and follow the warnings and instruc-		Restrict the use
	in the log while splitting. They can quickly close and
	pinch or amputate your fingers.	tions in this manual and on the machine. Always follow		of this power machine
		directions on safety labels found on your equipment.
13. Keep your work area clean. Immediately remove split				to persons who read,
	wood around the machine so you do not stumble over			understand
	it.			and follow the warnings
14. Never move this machine while the engine is running.
				and instructions

in this manual.