Troy-Bilt LS275 Benutzerhandbuch

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SECTION 4:  OPERATING YOUR LOG SPLITTER 
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as 
instructed in the engine manual packed with your 
log splitter. Read instructions carefully.
NOTE: Gasoline can be added to the engine when the
log splitter is in either the horizontal or vertical position.
However, there are less obstructions when the unit is in
the vertical position.
Starting Engine
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain 
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire is 
fastened securely over metal tip of the spark plug.
Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
Turn the throttle control lever to the FAST position.
Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until 
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope 
will pull slightly harder at this point).
Pull rope with a rapid, full arm stroke. Keep firm grip 
on starter handle. Let rope rewind slowly. Repeat 
until engine cranks. 
After engine starts, move choke lever to OFF 
position. Place throttle lever to the speed desired. 
For best performance, the engine is designed to be 
operated at the FAST throttle position.
If weather is cold, run wedge up or down beam 6 to 
8 times to circulate the hydraulic fluid.
Before Each Use
Remove the dipstick and check hydraulic fluid level. 
Refill if necessary.
Check  engine oil level. Refill if necessary.
Fill up gasoline if necessary.
Lubricate with engine oil the beam area where 
splitting wedge will slide. Do not use grease to 
lubricate. Make sure to lubricate both the front and 
the back of the beam face.            
Attach spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Using the Log Splitter
Place the log splitter on level, dry ground.
Place the beam in either the horizontal or vertical 
position and lock in place with the appropriate 
locking rod.
Block the front and back of both wheels.
Place the log against the end plate and only split 
wood in the direction of the grain.
To stabilize the log, place your hand only on sides 
of log. Never place hand on the end between the 
log and the splitting wedge.
Only one adult should stabilize the log and operate 
the control handle, so the operator has full control 
over the log and the splitting wedge.
Control Handle 
1.
Move control handle FORWARD or DOWN to split 
wood.
2.
Release the control handle to stop the wedge 
movement.
3.
Move control handle BACK or UP to return the 
wedge.
Vertical Position
Pull the horizontal beam lock out to release the 
beam and pivot the beam to the vertical position.
To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out on 
the vertical beam lock and rotate it to secure the 
beam. See Figure 7.
Stand in front of the unit to operate the control 
handle and to stabilize the log. See Figure 8A.
Figure 8
WARNING: 
Read, understand, and follow all 
instructions and warnings on the machine and 
in this manual before operating. 
WARNING: 
Wear leather work gloves, 
safety shoes, ear protection, and safety 
glasses when operating log splitter. Ensure 
safe footing.
WARNING: 
Use extreme care when 
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely 
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never 
fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot 
or running.
WARNING: 
When starting a warm engine, 
the muffler and surrounding areas are hot and 
can cause a burn. Do not touch.
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