DR Hydraulic 8-Ton User Manual

8-TON DR

WOOD SPLITTER

SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DR Power Equipment

Serial No.

Order No.

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS 8-TON DR WOOD SPLITTER.

Toll-free phone: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) Fax: 1-802-877-1213 Website: www.DRpower.com

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: General Safety Rules..........................................................................................................4

Chapter 2: Setting Up Your 8-Ton DR Wood Splitter .........................................................................9

Chapter 3: Operating Your Wood Splitter.........................................................................................18

Chapter 4: Inspection And Maintenance .......................................................................................... 22

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................27

Chapter 6: Class II Receiver Mount Accessory .................................................................................29

Chapter 7: Parts Lists, Schematic Diagrams And Warranty............................................................. 32

Conventions used in this manual

THIS INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION, WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

THIS INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION, WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

THIS INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION, WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY.

THIS INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT IN THE PROPER USE OF YOUR MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR MACHINE OR PROPERTY.

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Serial Number and Order Number

A Serial Number is used to identify your machine and is located on the Serial Number Label on your machine. An Order Number is used to check and maintain your order history and is located on the upper left portion of your packing slip. For your convenience and ready reference, enter the Serial Number and Order Number in the space provided on the front cover of this manual.

Additional Information and Potential Changes

DR Power Equipment reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser. The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described within this manual may be optional. Some illustrations may not be applicable to your machine.

Specifications

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Slide Rail...................................................................... 4" x 4", reinforced, heavy duty, steel tube

Wedge.......................................................................... high-carbon steel, 3/4" thick

Force/Tonnage............................................................ 8 ton

Cylinder Stroke ............................................................ 18"

Log Opening ............................................................... 18" maximum

Operating Weight........................................................ 138 LBS

Engine.......................................................................... 475 Power Built series Briggs & Stratton; 4.75 ft. lbs.

torque (148cc)

HYDRAULIC SPECIFICATIONS

Cylinder Size................................................................ 3" x 18", trunnion mount cylinder, 1.25" rod

Hydraulic System Capacity

(including cylinder, tank, and hoses)......................... 154 oz. (4.5 liters)

Safety Release Control Valve ...................................... Detent, auto return

Gear Pump .................................................................. single-stage, 2.7 GPM

Hydraulic Fluid

Above 30° F ................................................................. Use AW-32, 10W tractor hydraulic oil (non foaming)

or ATF Dextron III

Below 30° F.................................................................. Use only ATF Dextron III

SHIPPING SPECIFICATIONS

Shipping Weight.......................................................... 148 LBS

Chapter 1: General Safety Rules

READ THIS SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE YOU USE THE 8-TON DR WOOD SPLITTER. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENSURE THE BEST PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR SPLITTER.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ASSEMBLE, OPERATE, OR MAINTAIN OUR PRODUCT WITHOUT FULLY UNDERSTANDING ALL OUR INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. DO NOT OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER UNLESS YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE EVER UNSURE ABOUT AN ACTION YOU ARE ABOUT TO TAKE, DON’T DO IT. CONTACT US AT WWW.DRPOWER.COM OR CALL DR POWER EQUIPMENTS’ TOLL-FREE SUPPORT AT 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) FOR HELP OR INFORMATION.

Labels

Your 8-TON DR WOOD SPLITTER carries prominent labels as reminders for its proper and safe use. Shown below are copies of all the safety and operation labels that appear on the equipment. Take a moment to study them and make a note of their location on your 8-TON DR WOOD SPLITTER as you assemble and before you operate the unit. Replace damaged or missing safety and operation labels immediately.

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Personal Protection

• TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO THE WOOD SPLITTER INCLUDING THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

• ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR, SUCH AS SAFETY GOGGLES, TIGHT-FITTING GLOVES

WITHOUT DRAW STRINGS OR LOOSE CUFFS, STEEL-TOED SHOES, AND A PROTECTIVE HEARING DEVICE.

• TO PREVENT INJURY, MAKE SURE ALL DECALS ARE ATTACHED TO THE WOOD SPLITTER AND

ARE LEGIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

Worksite Safety

NEVER OPERATE THE ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA. EXHAUST FUMES CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE THAT CAN BE DEADLY WHEN INHALED. MAKE SURE THE AREA IS WELL VENTILATED.

• TO AVOID TRIPPING, DO NOT LEAVE TOOLS, LOGS, OR OTHER ITEMS LYING AROUND THE

WORK AREA.

• NEVER OPERATE YOUR WOOD SPLITTER ON SLIPPERY, WET, MUDDY, OR ICY SURFACES. THE

LOCATION YOU CHOOSE SHOULD BE SOLID, LEVEL, DRY, AND FREE FROM ANY TALL GRASS, BRUSH, OR OTHER INTERFERENCES.

• NEVER USE YOUR WOOD SPLITTER AT NIGHT.

Operating Safety

• ALLOW ONLY ONE (1) PERSON TO LOAD AND OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER.

• ALLOW ONLY ADULTS TO OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER. NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18

SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER.

• ALWAYS KEEP BYSTANDERS, INCLUDING CHILDREN AND PETS, AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE (25)

FEET AWAY FROM THE WORK AREA. ONLY THE OPERATOR SHOULD STAND NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND ONLY WITHIN THE SAFE OPERATING AREA PRESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL (SEE THE PHOTOS ON SAFE AND UNSAFE OPERATING ZONES IN THE “OPERATING YOUR WOOD SPLITTER” SECTION IN CHAPTER 4.)

• WHEN THE RAM OF THE WOOD SPLITTER IS IN THE RETURN MODE, KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF

THE MACHINE — THE WOOD SPLITTER IS DESIGNED TO AUTOMATICALLY STOP THE RAM WHEN THE CYLINDER IS FULLY RETRACTED.

• ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE WHEN THE WOOD SPLITTER IS NOT IN

OPERATION.

• DO NOT ALLOW ANY PERSON TO OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER UNTIL THEY HAVE READ

AND UNDERSTOOD THE SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.

• DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALTER YOUR WOOD SPLITTER. THIS EQUIPMENT

WAS DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED TO BE USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. ALTERING THE EQUIPMENT, OR USING THE EQUIPMENT IN SUCH A WAY AS TO CIRCUMVENT ITS DESIGN CAPABILITIES AND CAPACITIES, COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

• NEVER OPERATE, OR ALLOW ANYONE ELSE TO OPERATE, THIS EQUIPMENT WHILE UNDER

THE INFLUENCE OF MEDICATION, DRUGS, OR ALCOHOL.

• NEVER WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING OR JEWELRY THAT MAY GET CAUGHT OR BECOME

ENTANGLED IN THE WOOD SPLITTER.

• NEVER PLACE HANDS OR FEET BETWEEN LOG AND SPLITTING WEDGE OR BETWEEN LOG

AND RAM DURING THE FORWARD OR REVERSE STROKE.

• DO NOT STRADDLE OR REACH ACROSS THE SPLITTING AREA WHEN OPERATING THE WOOD

SPLITTER.

• DO NOT STEP OVER YOUR WOOD SPLITTER WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, BECAUSE YOU

MAY TRIP OR ACCIDENTALLY ENGAGE THE RAM.

• NEVER ATTEMPT TO LOAD YOUR WOOD SPLITTER WHILE THE RAM IS IN MOTION.

• ONLY USE YOUR HAND TO OPERATE THE CONTROL VALVE HANDLE.

Log Splitting Safety

• ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM ANY CRACKS THAT OPEN IN THE LOG DURING THE

SPLITTING OPERATION.

• ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT BOTH ENDS OF THE LOG YOU ARE SPLITTING ARE CUT AS SQUARE

AS POSSIBLE. THIS WILL PREVENT THE LOG FROM SLIDING OUT OF POSITION WHILE UNDER PRESSURE. LOGS SHOULD BE 18 INCHES OR SHORTER IN LENGTH.

• NEVER PILE LOGS TO BE SPLIT IN A MANNER THAT WILL CAUSE YOU TO REACH ACROSS THE

WOOD SPLITTER.

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Maintenance and Repair

• FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES. MOST ACCIDENTS INVOLVING THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, OR

REPAIR OF PRODUCTS OCCUR BECAUSE THE ASSEMBLER/OWNER/OPERATOR FAILED TO OBSERVE BASIC SAFETY RULES OR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

• ALWAYS INSPECT YOUR WOOD SPLITTER BEFORE EACH USE. MAKE SURE ALL NUTS, BOLTS,

SCREWS, HYDRAULIC FITTINGS, HOSE CLAMPS, ETC. ARE SECURELY TIGHTENED.

• ALWAYS CHECK THE FLUID LEVEL IN THE HYDRAULIC FLUID TANK AND ENGINE OIL RESERVOIR

BEFORE EACH USE.

• NEVER OPERATE YOUR WOOD SPLITTER WHEN IT IS IN NEED OF REPAIR OR IS IN POOR

MECHANICAL CONDITION.

• NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE TO RUN IT AT EXCESSIVE SPEEDS. THE MAXIMUM ENGINE

SPEED IS PRESET AND IS WITHIN SAFETY LIMITS.

• NEVER MAKE ALTERATIONS TO YOUR WOOD SPLITTER IN ANY MANNER. SUCH ALTERATIONS MAY

CAUSE THE WOOD SPLITTER TO BECOME UNSAFE AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

• ALWAYS CLEAN THE UNIT AFTER EACH USE. IF POSSIBLE, STORE THE UNIT INSIDE OR COVER IT

COMPLETELY IF STORED OUTSIDE.

Refueling

• ONLY REFUEL THE WOOD SPLITTER OUTDOORS IN A CLEAR AREA VOID OF GAS FUMES OR

SPILLED GASOLINE.

• ALWAYS USE AN APPROVED FUEL CONTAINER TO CARRY GASOLINE.

• ALWAYS REPLACE THE WOOD SPLITTER GAS CAP AND THE FUEL CONTAINER CAP SECURELY.

• IF GASOLINE IS SPILLED, MOVE THE MACHINE AWAY FROM THE AREA OF THE SPILL AND AVOID

CREATING ANY SOURCE OF IGNITION UNTIL THE SPILLED GASOLINE HAS COMPLETELY EVAPORATED.

• TAKE A CLASS B FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH YOU WHEN OPERATING THE WOOD SPLITTER IN DRY

AREAS AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE AGAINST POSSIBLE FLYING SPARKS.

• ALWAYS STORE GASOLINE IN AN APPROVED, TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER. STORE THE

CONTAINER IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. DO NOT STORE THE CONTAINER IN A HOUSE OR NEAR ANY HEATING APPLIANCE.

• DO NOT SMOKE OR HAVE OPEN FLAMES WHEN REFUELING THE ENGINE. DO NOT SPILL FUEL. IF

FUEL SHOULD SPILL, QUICKLY WIPE UP THE SPILL AND ALLOW THE EXCESS TO EVAPORATE BEFORE CONTINUING. MAKE SURE GASOLINE SOAKED RAGS ARE PROPERLY DISPOSED OF.

• DO NOT FILL THE GAS TANK WHILE THE ENGINE IS HOT OR RUNNING. ALLOW TIME FOR THE

ENGINE TO COOL DOWN BEFORE REFUELING.

Preventing Fires

• NEVER OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER NEAR A FLAME OR SPARK. OIL AND GASOLINE ARE

FLAMMABLE AND CAN EXPLODE.

• NEVER SMOKE WHILE OPERATING OR REFUELING THE WOOD SPLITTER. GASOLINE, OIL, AND

EVEN GAS FUMES CAN EXPLODE.

• THE WOOD SPLITTER 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 LOCAL OR STATE LAWS (IF ANY). IF A SPARK ARRESTER IS USED, IT SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN EFFECTIVE WORKING ORDER BY THE OWNER AND/OR OPERATOR.

Hydraulic Safety

HIGH FLUID PRESSURES ARE DEVELOPED IN HYDRAULIC LOG SPLITTERS. PRESSURIZED HYDRAULIC FLUID ESCAPING THROUGH A PIN HOLE OPENING CAN PUNCTURE SKIN AND CAUSE SEVERE BLOOD POISONING. THEREFORE, THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE HEEDED AT ALL TIMES.

• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITH FRAYED, KINKED, CRACKED OR DAMAGED HOSES, FITTINGS,

OR TUBING. (B) STOP THE ENGINE AND RELIEVE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURE BEFORE CHANGING OR ADJUSTING FITTINGS, HOSES, TUBING, OR OTHER SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

• DO NOT ADJUST THE PRESSURE SETTINGS OF THE PUMP OR VALVE.

• DO NOT CHECK FOR LEAKS WITH YOUR HAND. LEAKS CAN BE LOCATED BY PASSING

CARDBOARD OR WOOD OVER THE SUSPECTED AREA: LOOK 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.

A Note to All Users

Under California law, and the laws of some other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels without an engine spark arrester. This also applies to operation on US Forest Lands. All 8-TON DR WOOD SPLITTERS shipped to California, New Mexico and Washington State are provided with spark arresters. Failure of the owner or operator to maintain this equipment in compliance with state regulations is a misdemeanor under California law and may be in violation of other state and/or federal regulations. Contact your State Park Association or the appropriate state organization for specific information in your area.

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Chapter 2: Setting Up Your 8-Ton DR Wood Splitter

It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features on your Splitter by reviewing the picture in Figure 1 before beginning the steps outlined in this chapter.

8-Ton DR Wood Splitter Controls and Features

Engine Oil Fill Cap

Valve Control Handle

Splitting Wedge

Push Plate

Rail

Throttle

Choke

Fuel Tank Cap

Engine

Valve

Rear Lift Handle

Front Lift Handle

Front Leg with Rubber Foot

Hydraulic Fluid Level Screw

Hydraulic Tank

Hydraulic Tank Fill Cap

Hydraulic Pump

Cylinder

Figure 1

Tools needed:

• 10" crescent wrench

• Flathead Screwdriver

• 7/16" open-end wrenches

• 1/2" open-end wrenches

• Utility Knife

• Hammer

• Long-necked Funnel

• Tin Cutters

Supplies needed:

• Hydraulic fluid (see “Specifications”, page 2)

• Engine oil (see engine manual)

• General purpose grease

Shipping List

The following chart lists the parts that are shipped with the 8-TON DR WOOD SPLITTER.

DESCRIPTION

Base Unit (engine) 1 Cylinder and Push Plate Assembl

Parts Box Contents

Front Leg Assembl Tire, 8" 2 Hardware Bag 1

Hardware Bag Contents

Bolt (5/16-18 x 1") 1 Bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4") 4 Nut, Push-on 2 Nut, Nylon Lock (5/16") Plate, Cylinder Retainer 2 Washer, Flat (1/2") 4

Users Manual Bag Contents

Handle Assembly Kit (includes

Handle, Knob, Clevis Pins and Hairpin Clips)

S & O Manual 1 Engine Users Manual 1

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Unpacking the Crate

WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN CUTTING THE BANDING. THE BANDING MAY HAVE A LOT OF TENSION ON IT AND MAY SNAP AND CUT YOU. ALWAYS STAND TO ONE SIDE WHEN CUTTING THE BANDING.

1. Cut the banding (tin cutters) and pull the box off the

pallet.

2. Cut the tape (utility knife) and open the box. Pull out

both Support Inserts (Figure 2).

THE WOOD SPLITTER WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 140 LBS. WE RECOMMEND TWO PEOPLE FOR STEP 3.

BE CAREFUL WHEN WORKING NEAR THE SPLITTING WEDGE. THE WEDGE CAN EASILY CUT OR PUNCTURE THE SKIN IF YOU CONTACT IT AT THE POINTED TOP CORNER OR SHARP FRONT EDGE.

Figure 2

Parts Box

Support Inserts

Plastic Banding

3. With a person at each end of the box, lift the plywood

base that the Splitter is attached to, out of the box.

4. Cut the remaining banding strap and Cable Ties (tin

cutters) (Figure 3).

5. Open the Parts box, and make sure all the smaller

parts have been shipped (Figure 4). The chart in the “Shipping List” (previous page) provides a complete list of all the parts shipped with your Wood Splitter. If you have any questions, please contact us at

www.DRpower.com or call DR Power Equipment at 1– 800-DR-OWNER (376-9637).

Figure 3

Hardware Package

Figure 4

Cable Ties

Two 8" Tires

Front Leg with Rubber Foot

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