Controls & Operation; Controls And Features - Troy-Bilt LS 27 TB Manual Del Operador

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Controls and Features

NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several
models. Log splitter features may vary by model.
Not all features in this manual are applicable to all
log splitter models and the log splitter depicted
may differ from yours.
Engine Controls
See the Engine Operator's Manual for the location
and function of the controls on the engine.
Beam Locks
These two locks are used to secure the beam
in the horizontal or the vertical position. The
vertical beam lock is located next to the engine.
The horizontal beam lock is located on the beam
support latch bracket.
Control Handle
The control handle has three positions; Forward,
Neutral and Reverse. See the Operation section for
instructions.
Wedge
The wedge is used to split the wood.
Log Dislodger
The log dislodger is designed to remove any
partially split wood from the wedge. This may occur
while splitting large diameter wood or freshly cut
wood.
Log Tray
The log tray is designed to catch the log after it is
split.
Tongue
The tongue is used to attach to a towing vehicle for
transportation.
Control Handle
Log Dislodger
Wedge
Vertical
Beam
Lock
Figure 4-1
End Plate
The end plate holds the log in place while the
wedge splits the log.
Operation
Starting & Stopping the Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator's manual packed with
your log splitter for instructions on starting and
stopping the engine.
Operating Positions
1. Place the log splitter on flat, dry, solid
ground.
2. Block the front and back of both wheels. See
Figure 4-2.
Vertical
3. Place the beam in either the horizontal or
vertical position and lock into place.
Horizontal
Beam Lock
Beam Assembly
End Plate
Log
Tray
Horizontal
Figure 4-2
WARNING! Take extra care when
raising and lowering the beam as it is
fairly heavy. Having a second person
assist with raising or lowering the
beam is recommended. Be sure to
keep hands away from any possible
pinch points.
4. To place the beam in the vertical position
proceed as follows:
WARNING! Always use the log
splitter in the vertical position when
splitting heavy logs.
a. Pull the horizontal beam lock out to
release the beam and pivot the beam
to the vertical position.
b. To lock the beam in the vertical
position, pull out on the vertical
beam lock and rotate it to secure the
beam. See Figure 4-3.
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Vertical Beam Lock
Figure 4-3
3. To place the beam in the horizontal position
proceed as follows:
a. Pull the vertical beam lock out and
rotate it down. Pivot the beam to the
horizontal position.
b. The horizontal beam lock is self-
locking. The spring loaded lock will
snap into place when the beam is
lowered into position. See Figure 4-4.
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Horizontal Beam Lock
Figure 4-4
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