Swisher LS422X User's Manual
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1. Pump 11 Gallons Per Specs Minute Valve Auto Return Belt Drive with Drive Clutch for Easy System otarting ara ula 16 17 Quarts Fluid Cap Maximum dis Log length Metal CI weine win 15 ER TaOPT DF OLUILITF CASET PoE OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO LS422X LOG SPLITTER HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Each Log Splitter has its own serial number Each engine has its own serial number The serial number for the Log Splitter will be found on the right hand side of the hydraulic oil reservoir The serial number for the engine will be found on the top of the blower fan housing All Log Splitter parts listed herein may be ordered directly from Swisher Mower amp Machine Co Inc your nearest Swisher dealer or from our website All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the engine supplied with your log splitter Parts subject to change without notice WHEN ORDERING PARTS PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE PRODUCT SWISHER LOG SPLITTER SERIAL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER TYPE PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION www swisherinc com TELEPHONE 1 800 222 8183 FAX 1 660 747 8650 SWISHER MOWER amp MACHINE CO INC 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE WARRENSBURG MO 64093 SWISHER MOWER amp MACHINE CO INC 162. e NEVER place hands or feet between log and splitting wedge or between log and ram during forward or reverse stroke ALWAYS keep fingers clear of splits that open in log during splitting operation e DO NOT straddle or reach across the splitting area while operating the splitter e DO NOT step over splitter when the engine is running You may trip or accidentally activate the splitting wedge Walk around to get to the other side e NEVER attempt to load splitter while splitting wedge is in motion When loading log splitter place hands on the sides of the log not the ends e NEVER attempt to split woods across the grain Wood may burst or fly out of your splitter and result in serious injury e NEVER leave your splitter unattended with the engine running Shut off the engine if you are leaving your splitter even for a short period of time Someone could accidentally activate the ram and be injured e Both ends of the log should be cut as squarely as possible to prevent the log from sliding out of the splitter during operation Log length should be kept to 24 or less e NEVER operate your splitter while it is attached to the tow vehicle e BEFORE towing be certain that the splitter is securely attached to the towing vehicle and that the support leg beam and cylinder are secured in there respective towing positions e NEVER allow persons to ride on splitter DO NOT carry any cargo or wood on your splitter It may fall off and cause a
3. equipment was designed and engineered in accordance with operating instructions Altering this equipment or using this equipment in such a way as to circumvent its design capabilities and capacities could result in serious injury or fatality and WILL VOID THE WARRANTY e Allow ONLY responsible adults who have read this manual to operate this machine NEVER allow children to operate this machine e NEVER operate or allow someone to operate this equipment while under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Being coherent is essential for safety e ALWAYS use outdoors with adequate ventilation DON T run the engine in an enclosed area Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide This odorless gas can be deadly when inhaled e NEVER use splitter for any other purpose than splitting wood Any other use can result in injury Your splitter is a precision piece of power equipment not a toy Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times e ONLY a single operator is to load and operate the log splitter KEEP all others including pets and children a minimum of 20 feet away from your work area More accidents occur when more than one person operates the log splitter than any other time e ALWAYS wear protective gear such as safety goggles protective hearing device steel toed shoes and tight fitting gloves without drawstrings or loose cuffs e NEVER wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught by moving parts of the splitter and pull
4. oil level of the hydraulic reservoir before operation Operating without an adequate oil supply will cause severe damage to the pump Periodically check that all nuts bolts screws clamps and fittings are tight and secure To keep your splitter in top working condition perform all recommended maintenance procedures before you use your splitter If the wedge becomes dull or nicked a grinder or sharpening tool can be used to sharpen it Completely drain the fuel tank prior to storage Always store gasoline in an approved tightly sealed container Store container in a dry cool place with adequate ventilation Keep fuel away from areas where fumes could contact open flame pilot light or sparks Be aware of the environment when disposing of used petroleum products Please dispose of used hydraulic fluid engine oil and any by products from the maintenance of your splitter at approved recycling centers Should it become necessary to disassemble the unit for repair or replacement of parts refer to the drawings and parts list on the following pages Exercise extreme caution as some parts are very heavy and will require sufficient persons or mechanical handling equipment Your Swisher Log Splitter has been produced with components designed specifically to this machine Although standard springs hardware and ect may look similar to parts used on other machinery they may in some cases be made of a different construction and or materials All repla
5. warranty may last so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state This 1s a limited warranty as defined by the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE DECALS PARTS BREAKDOWN SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this manual When you see this symbol carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury Read this manual completely This machine can amputate hands feet and throw objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm DANGER Your log splitter was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury If you violate any of these rules you may cause serious injury to yourself or others e Read and understand the manual Learn to operate this equipment in a safe manner Familiarize yourself with all of the controls in a safe environment before starting to work with this machine e DO NOT under any circumstances alter this log splitter This
6. you into it Keep hair away from moving parts e NEVER operate your splitter on wet muddy or icy surfaces KEEP work area clean of split wood Safe footing is essential in preventing accidents e ONLY operate splitter on level ground with wheels blocked not on the side of a hill It could tip or rolling logs poor footing etc could cause an accident 3 e NEVER operate your splitter near a flame or spark Hydraulic oil and gasoline are flammable and can explode e NEVER fill gas tank while the engine is hot or running Allow the engine to cool before refueling e This unit 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 Ifa spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator NOTE In the state of California the above is required by law Section 442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester muffler optional by manufacturer is available at your nearest engine dealer Check legal requirements in your area e ONLY use your hands to operate the control lever NEVER use foot knee rope or any extension device e Split ONLY one log at a time NEVER attempt to split two logs on top of each other
7. cement parts must meet manufacturer s specifications The operation of any splitter can produce foreign objects to be thrown into the eyes resulting in severe eye damage Always wear certified safety glasses or v wide vision safety goggles over spectacles before starting any splitting machine and while operating such a machine The operation of any splitter produces sound waves that are damaging to the human ear Ear protection is recommended SAFETY DECALS Replace decals immediately 1f damaged COLD WEATHER CLUTCH Shut off id for transport Failure to do so EN e unit to gy gt po PULL EBRO OD16 FUEL SHUT OFF DECAL OD07 COLD WEATHER DECAL NOT ALL MODELS NOTICE HYDRAULIC FILL PLUG Maintain level of hydraulic oil at 3 below the plug Recommended to use universal hydraulic oil or Dextron I Transmission fluid 0D12 HYDRAULIC FILL PLUG DECAL et A in en El Ea E TEE DO NOT EXCEED 9 MPH OD33 SPEED DECAL 4 DANGER AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OF DEATH READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR S MANUAL BEFORE USING Always operate outdoors with adequate ventilation Operate the log splitter in a locked position on a dry level surface with wheels blocked Safe footing is essential Wear protective work gloves safety shoes and safety goggles Keep hands feet and loose clothing away from wedge end plate partly spit wood and moving
8. eguires careful inspection along with the mechanical parts Be sure to replace any frayed kinked cracked or otherwise damaged hydraulic components Just because it isn t leaking today doesn t mean that it will not fail tomorrow Fluid escaping from a very small hole can almost be invisible Do not check for leaks with your hand Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate skin causing serious personal injury or even death Leaks can be detected by passing a piece of cardboard or wood over the suspected leak and looking for discoloration IF injured by escaping fluid see a doctor at once Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately Should it become necessary to loosen or remove any hydraulic fittings lines or reservoir cap be sure to relieve all pressure by shutting of the engine and moving the control handle back and forth several times NEVER remove the cap from the hydraulic tank or reservoir while the unit is running Hot oil under pressure could result in serious injury See also SAFETY PERCAUTIONS The pressure relief valve on your splitter is preset at the factory DO NOT adjust the valve Only a qualified technician should perform this adjustment MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE WARNING DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE Consult the operating and maintenance instructions of the engine manufacturer for engine care Always check the
9. into the open slots of the cylinder retention bracket reference arrow in Figure 2 Rotate the cylinder retention clips upward around the cylinder trunnions and lock them in place using the lock pins Remove the click pin and optional table from the storage position and insert them in the tube on the back side of the wedge Your Splitter is now in the operating position reference Figure 3 To reduce the size of you unit for towing and storage reverse the previous three steps reference Figure 1 for towing and storage position Kaar Troi _ EE TT Pa Swine hairy j oc kai LA i y Bal Lect Fir iN Bof Lock Pin Tabie ir 5l npe Position Dolana Tames in E rewvrnimni Prulrr Operating Poslion inde in X perdon Position M R Tatia Dick Pin A j L Figure 3 A WARNING NEVER OPERATE THE SPLITTER WITH THE CYLINDER IN THE STORED POSITION AND NEVER TOW THE SPLITTER WITH THE CYLINDER IN THE OPERATING POSITION SPLITTER OPERATION 1 Setup the log splitter in a clear level area and block the wheels The suction port on the tank should always be on the lower side of the log splitter 2 Place a log on the beam against the foot plate Make sure the log is securely on the foot plate and up against the beam 3 Depress the valve lever so that the cylinder will drive the push block into the log Extend the cylinder until the log splits or to the end of its stroke If the log has not completely s
10. ith 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 o1l recommendations If a
11. n accident e DO NOT loosen or remove any hydraulic fitting line or reservoir cap while your splitter or engine is running e Fluid escaping from a very small hole can almost be invisible DO NOT check for leaks with your hand See maintenance section for instructions IF injured by escaping fluid see a doctor at once Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately e DO NOT operate your splitter in poor mechanical condition or when it is need of repair e ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire and place the wire where it cannot contact the spark plug to prevent accidental starting the engine when setting up transporting adjusting or repairing 4 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 INTENDED USE 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 w
12. parts Position log on splitter with hands on its side not ends Only one operator permitted Adult who loads and positions log must be the one who operates control handle Keep bystanders helpers and children at least 20 feet away High pressure fluid can escape through a pin hole leak and cause serious injury by puncturing the skin and causing blood poisoning Never check for leaks with your hands Never operate under the influence of alcohol or drugs De not refuel a hol or running engine s Never leave splitter running unattended even for a short time 11427 LS DANGER DECAL SEE PHONE DETAIL ASSEMBLY DETAIL LS422X MODELS 10 SERVICE PARTS Please have Model and Serial Numbers ready when ordering parts Color cannot be guaranteed upon service parts 3 16 Click Pin 8 Motor Guard TK 8 HydeuicReseworTan m rk a O 3 4 NPTF X 3 4 Hose Barb m M O 11 in Eu BEAM DETAIL 8 Nu 72 18 Nyloc Jam NI ASA RamCyide AW 9 ZWayPipeNiple 7282 3 8 X 1 3 8 Hitch Pin Washer 5 16 SAE 12 ENGINE DETAIL LS422X MODEL 36 Engine Pulley 3 X 7 8 ID 7 War le 8 Baxi woe NAN 13 NOTES 14 SPECIFICATIONS Modes A t9422x Splitting Force 4 HP Briggs and HM Splitting Horizontal Positions Cylinder 4 x24 22 Tons 2 Stage with Heavy Duty Bearings
13. plit after the cylinder has reached the end of its extension retract the cylinder NOTE Leaving the valve in the actuate position at the end of the stroke may damage the pump Always use extra care when splitting logs with ends that are not square NOTE To extend the life of the hydraulic cylinder avoid BOTTOMING OUT the cylinder 6 TOWING SAFETY This unit should not be towed on any street highway or public road without checking the existing federal local and state laws Any licensing or modifications such as taillights etc need to comply with existing federal local or state vehicle requirements is the sole responsibility of the purchaser Obey all regulations when towing on public roads and highways See also SAFETY PERCAUTIONS A NEVER TOW THE SPLITTER WITH CYLINDER IN THE OPERATING POSITION Turn the fuel shut off valve 1f applicable OFF to prevent flooding of the engine while traveling Be careful when backing up You can easily jack knife your splitter TOWING AT NIGHT The reguirements for taillights are based on States regulations Some states allow towing at night as long as the towed eguipment does not visibly impair the tow vehicle taillights This is based on a state to state requirements The customer is responsible for meeting the states requirements If a Statement of Origin is reguired in your state see your local dealer to receive one HYDRAULIC SAFETY The hydraulic system on your splitter r
14. pplicable 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 amp Stratton 4HP Engine l Move throttle control to FAST 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 POSITIONING THE CYLINDER l 2 3 Cul Dr n AREE socks FoesSon ab Frari Trurwiiae i t Cylinder kelention Clip Font Tranrion Remove lock pins from the cylinder retention clips and rotate clips down exposing the open slots on the cylinder retention bracket reference Figure 2 Slide the Cylinder forward until the rear trunnions clear the slots then lift the back side of the cylinder until the rear trunnions clear the cylinder retention bracket and slide cylinder back until the front cylinder trunnions slide
15. roperly assembled adjusted and operated in accordance with the instructions contained within this manual This warranty does not apply to any product of Swisher Mower Co Inc that has been subject to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation shipping damage or to normal wear of product 4 Exclusions Excluded from this warranty are normal wear normal adjustments and normal maintenance The pump valve and cylinder each carry separate manufacture s warranties The valve and cylinder both carry a one 1 year limited warranty The pump carries a two 2 year limited warranty In the event you have a claim under this warranty you must return the product to an authorized service dealer All transportation charges damage or loss incurred during transportation of parts submitted for replacement or repair under this warranty shall be borne by the purchaser Should you have any questions concerning this warranty please contact us toll free at 1 800 222 8183 The model number serial number date of purchase and the name of the authorized Swisher dealer from whom you purchased the splitter will be needed before any warranty claim can be processed THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR ALL EXPRESSED WARRANTIES Some states do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied
16. swisherinc com OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO LS422X STARTING SERIAL L206 010001 SPLITTER Safety IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Assembly Precautions and Instructions Op eration before operating this a a equipment Service and Adjustment Rev 06 010 Repair Parts 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE WARRENSBURG MISSOURI 64093 PHONE 660 747 8183 Made In The FAX 660 747 8650 Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945 USA LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is This product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE 1 year from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser We will repair or replace at our discretion parts found to be defective due to materials or workmanship This warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions 1 Engine Warranty All engines utilized on our products have a separate warranty extended to them by the individual engine manufacturer Any engine service difficulty is the responsibility of the engine manufacturer and in no way 1s Swisher Mower Co Inc or its agents responsible for the engine warranty The Briggs amp Stratton Engine Service Hot Line is 1 800 233 3723 2 Commercial Use The warranty period for any product used for commercial or rental 1s limited to ninety 90 days from the date of original purchase 3 Limitation This warranty applies only to products which have been p
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