VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL LOG SPLITTERS MODEL NO. LS401221 22 TON MODEL NO. LS401216 25 TON MODEL NO. LS401213 28 TON MODEL NO. LS401224 34 TON ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL.
IMPORTANT: 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 YOUR LOG SPLITTER WHO HAS NOT READ THIS MANUAL. READ EACH STEP COMPLETELY BEFORE PROCEEDING. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The following instructions pertain to four SpeeCo log splitters, the 22 ton (LS401221), 25 ton (LS401216), 28 ton (LS401213) and the 34 ton (LS401224).
CAUTION: DO NOT START OR RUN THE ENGINE WITHOUT OIL IN THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR AND ENGINE. STEP 2: The hydraulic reservoir should be filled with an SAE 20 hydraulic oil. If hydraulic oil is difficult to obtain, automatic transmission fluid can be substituted and should be used instead of hydraulic oil when temperatures are below 32 degrees F. Use only clean oil and take care to prevent dirt from entering the hydraulic reservoir.
STEP 3: The engine maximum governed speed is preset at the factory at 3600 RPM no load speed. When splitting wood, the throttle should be set at the maximum setting to develop the horsepower required for the pump. STEP 4: TOWING The log splitter is equipped with road-speed tires, a Class I coupler (2 in. diameter ball required) and safety chains. Before towing, the safety chains must be secured to the hitch or bumper of the vehicle.
PARTS BREAKDOWN FOR LS401221, LS401216, LS401213 AND LS401224 LOG SPLITTERS R E FE R E N C E NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 PART NO.
R E FE R E N C E NO. 34 35 36 37 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 PART NO.
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SAFETY INFORMATION A. TRAINING AND 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. B. INTENDED USE NEVER use your log splitter for any other purposes than splitting wood. It is designed for this use and any other use may cause an injury. C.
NEVER attempt to load your log splitter when the ram is in motion. You may get caught by the ram and injured. ONLY use your hand to operate the control lever. Never use your foot or a rope or any other extension device. This could result in your inability to stop your log splitter quickly and cause an injury. NEVER move the log splitter while the engine is running. NEVER leave your log splitter unattended with the engine running.
ALLOW for added length of your log splitter when turning, parking, crossing intersection and in all driving situations. BE careful when backing up. You can easily jack-knife your log splitter. ADJUST towing speed for terrain and conditions. Do not exceed 45 mph. Be extra cautious and reduce speed when towing over bumpy or rough terrain including railroad crossings. J. PREVENT FIRE NEVER operate your log splitter near a flame or spark. Hydraulic oil and gasoline are flammable and can explode.
SAFETY DECALS ALWAYS REPLACE MISSING OR DEFACED DECALS PART NUMBER: DL51-1-57 LOCATION: TOP, FORWARD SECTION OF HYDRAULIC CYLINDER PART NUMBER: DL51-1-86 LOCATION: CLEVIS END OF BEAM NEAR TILT LOCKING PIN 28 TON AND 34 TON MODELS ONLY PART NUMBER: DL51-1-32 LOCATION: TOP OF HYDRAULIC CYLINDER Page 10
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NO. LS401221 MODEL NO. LS401216 MODEL NO. LS401213 MODEL NO. LS401224 22 To ns 25 To ns 28 To ns 34 To ns ENGINE 6 H.P. Brig g s & Stratto n 8 H.P. Brig g s & Stratto n Ind ustrial/Co mme rcial 8 H.P. Brig g s & Stratto n Ind ustrial/Co mme rcial 8 H.P.
