Echo LS21 Instruction v.3

Instructions

SUBJECT: QUICK SPLIT (PN

75896-00) AND THROTTLE DOWN

(PN 75899-00) KITS

FITS MODELS: ALL LOG

SPLITTERS*

WARNING

Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine,
shut off power source, remove key, disconnect the
battery cables and make sure all moving parts have
come to a complete stop.

NOTE

If the throttle down kit is installed on model LS21160,
you will first need to install a new Control Assembly.
Contact your local Honda dealer to order part #
16500-ZL8-800.

NOTE

Throttle Down Kit #75899-00 is not designed for use
on LS21 and LS21E Log Splitter models

Figure 2. Channel and angle mount assembly

2. Do not completely tighten bolts at this point. Allow
enough movement to assist in completion of
assembly

3. Pull knob on angle mount assembly out to install slider
plate into channel mount as shown in Figures 3 and

4.

Figure 3. Pull knob out to install slider plate

Figure 1. Channel and angle mount assembly

INSTALLATION

1. Install the channel and angle mount assembly on the
right side of the log splitter in the channel with two
3/8 x 3/4" self-tapping hex bolts. IMPORTANT: If your
log splitter does not have the hex bolt holes already
pre-drilled, see Appendix 1 on page 8 for drilling
instructions.

Figure 4. Slider plate installed

PN 36323-00

Rev. 010112

4. Continue to hold knob out and push the slider plate
through the channel and angle mount assembly,

Figure 5. Push slider plate through channel mount

5. Put a 1/4 x 3/4" hex bolt and nylock nut through the
hole on the end of the slider plate as shown in Figure

6.

7. Remove the existing valve handle by removing the
two pins and cottter pins that attach it to the hydraulic
valve.

Figure 8. Pins to be removed on existing handle

Figure 6. Slider plate bolt location

6. Install spring on angle assembly. See Figure 7.

Figure 7. Properly installed spring

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Figure 9. Pins to be installed on new handle

8. Replace it with the new handle from the kit and reinstall
original pins and cotter pins to secure.

9. Remove knob from angle mount to allow the installation
of the slide angle.

SLIDE ANGLE

Figure 10. Install slide angle with knob removed

10. Reinstall lever knob once slide angle is properly
installed.

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Figure 11. Reinstall lever knob

11. Pivot the end of the newly installed slide angle up and
align it with the end of the new handle. Attach them
using 5/16 x 1" hex head bolt, two washers and one
nylock nut. Tighten nut and bolt to the point that it still
allows proper operation of handle and slide angle.

NOTE

Steps 13 through 22 are not applicable to
Log Splitter models LS21 and LS21E.

CABLE CLAMP

Figures 12 & 12a. Connecting slide angle and new handle

12. At this point, verify that all parts of the assembly
are lined up and operating properly, and completely
tighten the 3/8 x 3/4" self-tapping hex bolts installed
in Step 1.

Figure 13. Throttle cable installed in cable clamp

14. Loosen the cable clamp located next to the throttle
control lever. Place the end of the throttle control cable
through the cable clamp.

15. Make sure several millimeters of cable insulation
are showing and tighten screw until snug. Do not
completely tighten.

16. Insert the "Z" end of the throttle cable into the small
diameter hole on the throttle lever as shown in Figure

13.

13. Remove the top of the air cleaner assembly to allow
better access for attaching the throttle cable end.

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Figure 14. "Z" end of cable inserted in throttle arm

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