Briggs & Stratton T22B & T22H manual

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    LOG SPLITTERS E NGINE D RIVEN , T RAILER M OUNTED Assembly, Parts & Operator's Manual For Models T22B & T22H June 2006 Form: T22B-HLogsplit.pm7[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE 1 Introduction .............................................................. 1 2 Safety .......................................................................... 2 2.1 Training & Preparation .......................................... 3 2.2 Safety Wear .................................................[...]

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    1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of Log Splitters. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discriminating buyer for the splitting of logs. The Gearmore trailer mounted, engine driven log splitters are the latest compact designed splitters. The units are available with two different engines 6 H.P. Briggs[...]

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    2 SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Why is SAFETY important to you? The Safety Alert symbol identifies important safety messages on the Log Splitter and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the instructions in the safety message. This Safety Alert symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOU[...]

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    3 2.1 TRAINING & PREPARATION Before operating this Log Splitter, read and understand this manual completely. Become familiar with it for your own safety. To fail to do so may cause serious injury. DO NOT allow anyone to operate this Log Splitter who has not read this manual. NEVER use your Log Splitter for any other purposes than splitting wood[...]

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    2.3 OPERATING SAFETY 4 YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Log Splitter. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or work around the Log Splitter be familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual. This manual will take yo[...]

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    2.4 OPERATING PROCEDURE ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ONLY operate the Log Splitter from the operator zone. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ NEVER place hands or feet between log and splitting wedge or between log and ram during forward or reverse stroke. To do so may result in crushed or amputated[...]

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    2.6 TOWING SAFETY 6 OBEY all state and local regulations when towing on public roads and highways. BEFORE towing, be certain that the Log Splitter is correctly and securely attached to the towing vehicle and that a safety chain is in place. Leave slack in chains for turning allowance. DON’T allow anyone to sit or ride on your Log Splitter. They c[...]

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    2.8 HYDRAULIC SAFETY The hydraulic system of your Log Splitter requires careful inspection along with the mechanical parts. Be sure to replace 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 inv[...]

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    STEP 1: Remove the top board from the crate. Leave the side board facing the tank and wheels in place. Remove the two end boards and the front board. CAUTION: FLATTEN EXPOSED NAILS WITH A HAMMER TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY. STEP 2: Remove the tongue assembly (3)* from the crate. Put the ground stand (34)* in the upright position and lock in place with[...]

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    3.1 ASSEMBLY GUIDE 9 LOG SPLITTER ASSEMBLY GUIDE Compact Log Splitter in crate. Crate with top and end piece removed (see Step 1, pg. 8). Crate with side board in place to provide support. (see steps 1 - 4, pg. 8). Wood block under tank to keep it upright. Beam rotated and centered on bottom of crate (see steps 5 - 6, pg. 8). Cylinder pushed all th[...]

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    10 3.1 ASSEMBLY GUIDE Log Splitter locked down in horizontal position (see step 9, pg. 8). Log Splitter with hoses connected and valve handle in position (see steps 10 - 11, pg. 8).[...]

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    STEP 1: Starting CAUTION: DO NOT START OR RUN THE ENGINE WITHOUT OIL IN THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR AND ENGINE. IMPORTANT: The engine and hydraulic tank are shipped without oil. See the engine operating and maintenance instructions manual packed with your Log Splitter for the type of crankcase oil, fuel, etc. The engine manufacturer recommends lead- fr[...]

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    4.4 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS BRIGGS & STRATTON 6 H.P. ENGINE 1. Move control lever 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 starter rope handle and pull out slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly with a full arm stroke. NOTE: If engine fa[...]

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    13 4.5 OPERATION WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES DURING OPERATION DANGER: KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF RAM, STRIPPER PLATES AND BASE PLATE AT ALL TIMES. 1. Set up the Log Splitter in a clear, level area and block the wheels. Make sure that the suction port on the tanks is always on the lower side of the Log Splitter. 2. Place a log on the beam [...]

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    By following a good maintenance program, your equipment will last for many years. 1. Consult the operating and maintenance instructions of the engine manufacturer for engine care and maintenance. 2. Always check the oil level of the hydraulic reservoir before operation. Operating the Log Splitter without an adequate oil supply will cause severe dam[...]

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    15 7 PARTS BREAKDOWN[...]

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    7.1 PARTS LIST REF # QTY . P ART NO. DESCRIPTION LS401301 22 T on Compact Log Splitter w/B & S 6 H.P . Engine LS401302 22 T on Compact Log Splitter w/Honda 5.5 H.P . Engine 1 1 LS401348 Beam 1 LS401345 Complete Beam Assembly 2 1 LS401340 T ank/Axle 3 1 LS401338 T ongue 4 1 HC390129 4" Hydraulic Cylinder 5 1 HC390406A Auto-Return V alve 6 1[...]

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    17 REF # QTY . P ART NO. DESCRIPTION 37 1 P7958 Locking Pin 38 3 HW172809 M10 x 1.5 Lock Nut 39 2 LS400323 12" Safety Chain w/"S" Hooks 2 LS400345 "S" Hook 40 1 HW172717 M10 x 1.5 x 1 15mm Bolt 41 1 HW172716 M10 x 1.5 x 100mm Bolt 42 8 HW172908 10mm W asher 43 1 LS400346 Hitch Coupler for 2" Ball 44 1 HC390369 1 / 2 &q[...]

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    8 LIMITED WARRANTY 18 GEARMORE, INC., warrants each new Gearmore product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from date of purchase to the original purchaser. This warranty shall not apply to implements or parts that have been subject to misuse, negli- gence, accident, or that have been altered in a[...]