Echo Bear Cat LS27270T User Manual
LOG SPLITTER
LS27270 - HYDRAULIC LOG SPLITTER
LS27270T - TOWABLE HYDRAULIC LOG
SPLITTER
Rev. 103107
Manual P/N 36190-00
Companion to P/N 36191-00
SN/VIN RANGE : 0 - CURRENT
OWNER'S MANUAL
Before You Begin
DEAR ECHO BEAR CAT CUSTOMER
Thank you for purchasing a ECHO Bear Cat product. The ECHO Bear Cat line is designed, tested, and manufactured
to give years of dependable performance. To keep your machine operating at peak effi ciency, it is necessary to adjust
it correctly and make regular inspections. The following pages will assist you in the operation and maintenance of your
machine. Please read and understand this manual before operating your machine.
If you have any questions or comments about this manual, please call us toll-free at 1-800-247-7335.
If you have any questions or problems with your machine, please call or write your local authorized ECHO Bear Cat Dealer.
This document is based on information available at the time of its publication. ECHO Bear Cat is continually making
improvements and developing new equipment. In doing so, we reserve the right to make changes or add improvements
to our product without obligation for equipment previously sold.
PLEASE SEND US YOUR WARRANTY CARD
A warranty card is included in your owner's kit packaged with your machine. Please take the time to fi ll in the information
requested on the card. When you send your completed card to us, we will register your machine and start your
coverage under our limited warranty.
FOR MACHINE SERVICE OR PARTS:
For service assistance, contact your nearest authorized
ECHO Bear Cat dealer or the factory. For parts, contact
your authorized dealer. Your dealer will need to know the
serial number of your machine to provide the most effi cient
service. See below for information on how to identify and
record the serial number for your machine.
FOR ENGINE SERVICE OR PARTS:
For engine service or parts, contact your nearest authorized
engine dealer. ECHO Bear Cat does not handle any parts,
repairs or warranties for engines.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATION
Your machine will have either a serial number or vehicle
identifi cation number (VIN). VINs are located on the left
side of the trailer frame near the hitch. They are 17-digit
numbers of the format: 5VJAA001XXWXXXXX. Serial
numbers are located on the machine body. They are 6digit numbers.
Record your identifi cation number in the space provided
and on the warranty registration card.
ORDERING PARTS
Only genuine ECHO Bear Cat replacement parts should
be used to repair the machine. Replacement parts
manufactured by others could present safety hazards,
even though they may fi t on this machine. Replacement
parts are available from your ECHO Bear Cat dealer.
Provide the following when ordering parts:
The SERIAL NUMBER OR VIN of your machine.
The PART NUMBER of the part.
The PART DESCRIPTION.
The QUANTITY needed.
SERIAL NUMBER OR VIN
HOW TO CONTACT ECHO BEAR CAT
ADDRESS PHONE E-MAIL HOURS
237 NW 12th Street
P.O. Box 849
West Fargo, ND 58078
© 2006, CRARY INDUSTRIES, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRODUCED AND PRINTED IN THE U.S.A.
800-247-7335
701-282-5520
FAX: 701-282-9522
opesales@crary.com
service@crary.com
Monday - Friday,
8 am to 5 pm
Central Time
LIMITED WARRANTY
This warranty applies to all AG and Outdoor Power Equipment manufactured by Crary Industries.
Crary Industries warrants to the original owner each new Crary Industries product to be free from defects
in material and workmanship, under normal use and service. The warranty shall extend 1 year from date of
delivery for income producing (commercial) applications and 2 years from date of delivery for non-income
producing (consumer) use of the product. The product is warranted to the original owner as evidenced by a
completed warranty registration on fi le at Crary Industries. Replacement parts are warranted for (90) days
from date of installation.
THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO CRARY INDUSTRIES
WITHIN 10 DAYS OF DELIVERY OF THE PRODUCT TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER OR THE WARRANTY
WILL BE VOID.
In the event of a failure, return the product, at your cost, along with proof of purchase to the selling Crary
Industries dealer. Crary Industries will, at its option, repair or replace any parts found to be defective in
material or workmanship. Warranty on any repairs will not extend beyond the product warranty. Repair or
attempted repair by anyone other than a Crary Industries dealer as well as subsequent failure or damage
that may occur as a result of that work will not be paid under this warranty . Crary Industries does not warrant
replacement components not manufactured or sold by Crary Industries.
This warranty applies only to parts or components that are defective in material or workmanship.
This warranty does not cover normal wear items including but not limited to bearings, belts, pulleys, fi lters
and chipper knives.
This warranty does not cover normal maintenance, service or adjustments.
This warranty does not cover depreciation or damage due to misuse, negligence, accident or improper
maintenance.
This warranty does not cover damage due to improper setup, installation or adjustment.
This warranty does not cover damage due to unauthorized modifi cations of the product.
Engines are warranted by the respective engine manufacturer and are not covered by this warranty.
Crary Industries is not liable for any property damage, personal injury or death resulting from the unauthorized
modifi cation or alteration of a Crary product or from the owner’s failure to assemble, install, maintain or
operate the product in accordance with the provisions of the Owner’s manual.
Crary Industries is not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages or injuries including but not
limited to loss of crops, loss of profi ts, rental of substitute equipment or other commercial loss.
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights. You may have other rights that may vary from area to area.
Crary Industries makes no warranties, representations or promises, expressed or implied as to the performance
of its products other than those set forth in this warranty. Neither the dealer nor any other person has any
authority to make any representations, warranties or promises on behalf of Crary Industries or to modify
the terms or limitations of this warranty in any way. Crary Industries, at its discretion, may periodically offer
limited, written enhancements to this warranty.
CRARY INDUSTRIES RESER VES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE DESIGN AND/OR SPECIFICA TIONS OF ITS
PRODUCTS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT OBLIGATION TO PREVIOUS PURCHASERS OF ITS PRODUCTS.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION PAGE DESCRIPTION PAGE
SAFETY .........................................................................1
1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ........................................ 1
1.2 BEFORE OPERATING .............................................. 1
1.3 OPERATION SAFETY ..............................................2
1.4 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY .............. 2
1.5 TOWING SAFETY ..................................................... 2
1.6 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS .................................. 4
1.7 SAFETY DECALS .................................................... 5
ASSEMBLY .................................................................... 6
2.1 INSTALL THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ...................6
2.2 ATTACH THE HITCH .................................................6
2.3 FILL THE TANK ......................................................... 7
FEATURES & CONTROLS ............................................8
3.1 LOG SPLITTER COMPONENTS .............................. 8
3.2 ENGINE COMPONENTS .......................................... 9
OPERA TION ................................................................10
4.1 STARTING THE LOG SPLITTER............................10
4.2 STOPPING THE LOG SPLITTER ........................... 10
4.3 OPERATING THE LOG SPLITTER ........................10
4.4 VERTICAL OPERATION ......................................... 12
4.5 STORAGE MODE ................................................... 12
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE .......................................13
5.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.................................. 13
5.2 LUBRICATION ........................................................14
5.3 FILLING HYDRAULIC FLUID.................................. 15
5.4 CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER ................... 15
5.5 TRAILER SERVICE TIPS........................................15
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................16
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................17
7.1 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS ................................. 17
7.2 BOLT TORQUE .......................................................18
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Section
1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
The Owner/Operator’s manual uses this symbol to alert
you of potential hazards. Whenever you see this symbol,
read and obey the safety message that follows it. Failure
to obey the safety message could result in personal injury ,
death or property damage.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
1.2 BEFORE OPERATING
Read and understand this owner’s manual. Be
1.
completely familiar with the controls and the proper
use of this equipment.
Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating
2.
decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments
or accessories.
Keep safety decals clean and legible. Replace missing
3.
or illegible safety decals.
Obtain and wear safety glasses and use hearing
4.
protection at all times when operating this machine.
Avoid wearing loose fitted clothing. Never operate this
5.
machine while wearing clothing with drawstrings that
could wrap around or get caught in the machine.
Do not operate this machine if you are under the
6.
influence of alcohol, medications, or substances that
can affect your vision, balance or judgement. Do not
operate if tired or ill. You must be in good health to
operate this machine safely.
Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of
7.
bystanders. Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children. It is recommended
that bystanders keep at least 50 feet (15 meters) away
from the area of operation.
Do not allow children to operate this equipment.
8.
Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
9.
Do not run this equipment in an enclosed area. Engine
10.
exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly
poison that is odorless, colorless and tasteless. Do not
operate this equipment in or near buildings, windows
or air conditioners.
Always use an approved fuel container. Do not remove
11.
gas cap or add fuel when engine is running. Add fuel
to a cool engine only.
Do not fill fuel tank indoors. Keep open flames, sparks,
12.
smoking materials and other sources of combustion
away from fuel.
Do not operate machine without shields in place.
13.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death.
Keep all guards, deflectors, and shields in good working
14.
condition.
Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine,
15.
shut off the machine and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark
plug.
Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners
16.
are secured, tightened and in proper working condition
before starting the machine.
Do not transport or move machine while it is operating
17.
or running.
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1.3 OPERATION SAFETY
Always stand clear of discharge area when operating
1.
this machine. Keep face and body away from cutting
area.
Keep hands and feet out of cutting
2.
area while machine is operating
to avoid serious personal injury.
Stop and allow machine to come
to a complete stop before clearing
obstructions.
Set up your work site so you are
3.
not endangering traffic and the public. Take great care
to provide adequate warnings.
Do not climb on machine when operating. Keep proper
4.
balance and footing at all times.
Ensure the control lever is in the neutral detent position
5.
before starting the machine.
Keep the machine clear of debris and other
6.
accumulations.
Do not attempt to split two logs with one positioned on
7.
top of the other.
Check the logs before splitting. Ensure there are no
8.
foreign materials, such as nails, present in the wood.
Do not attempt to split wood across the grain.
9.
Do not load the log splitter while the splitting wedge
10.
is moving.
Hold the log by the sides when you are positioning it
11.
into the log splitter. Do not hold the log by the ends.
Block the wheels of the log splitter before operating.
12.
Do not step across the log splitter while the engine is
13.
running.
Do not operate the log splitter while it is attached to a
14.
towing vehicle.
Drain the fuel and dispose of it in a safe manner for
6.
storage periods of three months or more.
Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened or crimped
7.
hydraulic hoses.
Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching
8.
for a hydraulic leak. Instead of using your hands, use
a piece of wood or cardboard as a backstop to identify
a leak.
1.5 TOWING SAFETY
Ensure the log splitter is locked in the horizontal position
1.
before towing.
Connect hitch safety chains. Tighten trailer hitch bolts.
2.
Do not attempt to tow the trailer if the vehicle is not
equipped with a 2” (50 mm) ball.
Do not exceed the maximum towing speed indicated
3.
on tire sidewall. Inflate tires to manufacturer’s
specifications as stated on the tire sidewall.
Optimum towing performance can be achieved by
4.
maintaining a horizontal trailer hitch.
Check wheel lug bolts periodically to ensure they are
5.
tight and secure.
Make sure the jack stand on the trailer is in the UP
6.
position during towing. Place the jack stand on a level
surface and secure it in the DOWN position before
using.
Never allow passengers to ride on the machine.
7.
Shut off fuel supply when towing.
8.
Towing laws may vary in different countries/regions/
9.
states. It is recommended that you contact your local
motor vehicle department for any special regulations
that pertain to towing and know the laws of any country/
region/state you travel through.
Do not tow machine faster than 45 mph (72 kph).
10.
1.4 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY
Before inspecting, servicing, storing, or changing an
1.
accessory, shut off the machine and make sure all
moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect
the spark plug.
Replace any missing or unreadable safety decals.
2.
Refer to the safety decal section for part numbers.
Allow machine to cool before storing in an enclosure.
3.
Store the machine out of reach of children and where
4.
fuel vapors will not reach an open flame or spark.
Never store this machine with fuel in the fuel tank
5.
inside a building where fumes may be ignited by an
open flame or spark. Ignition sources can be hot water
and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves,
electric motors, etc.
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1.6 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS
The numbers below correspond to the decals in Section 1.7. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operational
decals on the machine and the associated hazards. See the engine owner’s manual or contact the engine manufacturer
for engine safety instructions and decals. Make certain that all safety and operating decals on this machine are kept
clean and in good condition. Decals that need replacement must be applied to their original locations.
*NOTE: DECAL #1 IS LOCATED IN TWO PLACES ON THE
MACHINE. ONE IS LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE
DRIVE SHAFT SHIELD. THE OTHER IS LOCATED ON THE
INSIDE OF THE DRIVE SHAFT SHIELD.
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