Swisher LS12534D, LS67525, LS928, LS11534 User Manual

Read and follow all Safety
Precautions and
Instructions before
operating this equipment.

LOG

SPLITTER

OWNER’S

MANUAL

1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 PHONE [phone]

FAX [phone]

MODEL NO.
LS622
LS67525
LS928
LS11534
LS12534D

Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945

Safety
Assembly
Operation
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts

Made In Th e

USA

IMPORTANT

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In the event you have a claim under this warranty, you must ret urn the product to an authorized service
dealer. All transportat ion charges, damage, or loss incurred during t ransportation of part s submitted for
replacement or repair under this warranty shall be borne by the purchaser. Should you have any questions
concerning this warrant y, please cont act us toll-free at 1-800-222-8183. The model number, serial
number, date of purchase, and t he name of the authorized Swisher dealer from whom you purchased the
mower will be needed before any warranty claim can be processed.

THIS WARRANTY DO ES NO T APPLY TO ANY INCIDENTAL O R CO NSEQ UENTIAL
DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIO DS
STATED HEREIN FOR ALL EXPRESSED W ARRANTIES. Some states do not allow the limitation of

consequential damages or limitat ions on how long an implied warranty may last, so t he above limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you. T his warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have
ot her right s, which vary from state-t o-stat e. This is a limit ed warranty as defined by the Magnuson-Moss
Act of 1975.

LIMITED WARRANTY

The manufact urer’s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: T his product is free from defects in
mat erials and workmanship for a period of t wo (2) year from the date of purchase by the original
consumer purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found to be defect ive due to
mat erials or workmanship. T his warranty is subject to the following limit at ions and exclusions:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY………………....….2

SAFET Y..……………………….3-4
TOWING..….……..……………..5
OPERATION……………………6-8

MAINT ENANCE.…………………….8-9
DECALS…..………….……………….10
PARTS BREAKDOWN…………….11-18
SP ECIFICATIONS..…………………23

1) Engine Warranty All engines utilized on our products have a separat e warrant y extended
to them by the individual engine manufact urer. Any engine service
difficulty is t he responsibility of the engine manufact urer and in no
way is Swisher Mower Co., Inc. or its agents responsible for the engine
warrant y. The Briggs & Stratton Engine Service Hot -Line is 1-800­233-3723. T he T ecumseh Engine Service Hot -Line is 1-800-558-5402.

2) Commercial Use T he warranty period for any product used for commercial or rent al is
limit ed t o ninet y (90) days from the date of original purchase.

3) Limit ation T his warrant y applies only t o products which have been properly
assembled, adjusted, and operated in accordance wit h t he instructions
cont ained wit hin this manual. This warranty does not apply t o any
product of Swisher Mower Co., Inc., t hat has been subject to alterat ion,
misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, shipping damage, or
to normal wear of product.

4) Exclusions Excluded from this warranty are normal wear, normal adjustment s, and
normal maint enance. T he pump, valve, and cylinder each carry separate
manufact ure’s warranties. T he valve and cylinder bot h carry a one (1)

year limit ed warranty. T he pump carries a two (2) year limit ed warrant y.

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Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible. Do not check for leaks with your
hand. Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate skin, causing serious
personal injury. Leaks can be located by passing a piece of cardboard or wood over the suspected
leak and looking 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.

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Split only one log at a time. Never attempt to split two logs on top of each other.

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Do not straddle or reach across the splitting area while operating the splitter.

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Do not step over splitter when the engine is running. You may trip or accidentally
activate the splitting wedge. Walk around to get to the other side.

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Never place hands or feet between log and splitting wedge or between log and ram during
forward or reverse stroke.

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Never attempt to load splitter while splitting wedge is in motion. When loading log
splitter, place hands on the sides of the log, not the ends.

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Only use your hands to operate the control lever. Never use foot, knee, rope or any
extension device.

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Always keep fingers clear of splits that open in log during splitter operation.

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When splitter is in the return mode, keep hands off the machine.

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Only operate splitter on level ground, not on the side of a hill. It could tip or rolling logs,
poor footing, etc. could cause an accident.

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Never operate or allow someone to operate this equipment while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.

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Always block the wheels to prevent movement while using splitter.

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Never operate your splitter on wet, muddy, or icy surfaces. Safe footing is essential in
preventing accidents.

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Never operate your splitter while it is attached to the tow vehicle.

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Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

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Never attempt to split woods across the grain. Some types of wood may burst or fly out
of your splitter and result in injury.

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Both ends of the log should be cut as squarely as possible to prevent the log from sliding
out of the splitter during operation. Log length should be kept to 24” or less.

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TOWING SAFETY

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Do not allow persons to ride on splitter. Do not carry any cargo or wood on your
splitter. It may fall off and endanger vehicles that are following you.

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Be sure jack stand is in the travel position and coupling secure. This must also be
retracted so not to interfere while towing. Retract kickstand by removing pin,
rotating up, and replacing pin.

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Never exceed 45 MPH while towing your splitter. Be extra cautious when
traveling over rough terrain, especially over railroad tracks.

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Always be careful while backing your splitter. You could jackknife your log
splitter if not careful.

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Before using splitter, disconnect it from tow vehicle. A log could easily be
pushed forward into the vehicle.

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See tire and wheel specifications for PSI while towing.

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Be aware of the extra length of splitter while turning, parking, crossing
intersections, and in all driving situations.

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

POSI-LOCK COUPLER
ADJUST COUPLER LOCKING PRESSURE ON BALL BEFORE USE. PLACE HANDLE IN LOCKED
POSITION WITH BALL IN COUPLER. TIGHTEN LOCKNUT AGAINST TENSION SPRING SO THAT
COUPLER IS NOT LOOSE ON BALL. CORRECT ADJUSTMENT WILL ALLOW HANDLE TO BE
RELEASED WITH MODERATE PRESSURE APPLIED TO HANDLE.

TO OPEN, PULL UP ON COUPLER HANDLE AND ROTATE FORWARD. PLACE COUPLER ON BALL
WHEN BALL IS COMPLETELY NESTED IN BALL SOCKET, ROTATE COUPLER HANDLE
BACKWARD UNTIL HANDLE IS IN LOCKED POSITION.

AFTER TOWING FOR 50 MILES, CHECK COUPLER FOR TIGHTNESS ON BALL. ALWAYS CHECK
TIGHTNESS BEFORE TOWING. BE SURE COUPLER HANDLE IS IN LOCKED POSITION.

WARNING:
NEVER EXCEED WEIGHT CAPACITY AND ALWAYS USE SAFETY CHAINS. ALWAYS USE
CORRECT BALL SIZE, MAKING SURE BALL IS COMPLETELY INSERTED INTO COUPLER. LOCK
COUPLER HANDLE SECURELY BEFORE TOWING. ALWAYS CHECK FOR DAMAGES AND
REPLACE IF DAMAGED. AVOID SHARP TURNS AND STEEP VERTICAL ANGLES WHEN TOWING.

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OPERATION

Intended use:

This log splitter is intended and designed to only split wood. NEVER use

for any other purposes. Doing so can cause injury or VOID THE WARRANTY.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

This log splitter has been partially assembled at the factory. Refer to the drawings and part
lists should it become necessary to disassemble the unit for repair or replacement of parts.
Inspect all components for damage.

WARNING:

Exercise extreme caution, as parts are very heavy. Sufficient persons or

mechanical handling equipment should be used.

IMPORTANT:

This unit is shipped with oil but without gasoline in the engine. After

assembly, see separate Engine Manual for proper fuel and oil recommendations.

1. General Assembly: Remove top, sides and ends of crate. Place crate panels aside
to avoid puncturing tires. Remove tongue assembly from top.

2. Carefully set the beam pre-assembly aside.

3. Attach tongue to tank/mount plates using two bolts and nuts. Be certain hardware
is secure. (See Assembly Figure 1)

4. Remove tank/engine assembly from base of crate and discard banding.

5. Fender Assembly: Remove fenders from box. Mount to fender brackets with 5/16
hardware provided. Make sure fender clears wheel.

6. The cylinder is tied to the base. Remove ties and slide cylinder/wedge forward
aligning clevis at cylinder end to beam. Insert pin and retaining clips, check
component to assure proper assembly. Stand beam pre-assembly vertical and
secure in position. Roll tank/engine assembly into place, aligning pivot holes. Bolt
with provided hardware. Note: Do not over tighten; this is the vertical/horizontal
pivot point.

7. Pivot beam assembly into the horizontal position and lock with pin provided.

8. Hose Assembly: Locate the Pressure Hose, noted by the pipe fittings, and attach it
to the lower fitting on the valve. The remaining hose attaches to the top fitting of
the valve. Secure with provided hose clamp.

9. Check both the horizontal and vertical positions for any “kinks” in the hoses. Note:
Always make sure beam is locked securely into place.

See

OPERATING POSITIONS

for Horizontal to Vertical Splitting

Assembly Figure 1

Tank/Mount Plates

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OPERATION

FILLING THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR

Fill the hydraulic reservoir with at least five gallons of Dextron III Automatic Transmission fluid or
10W AW hydraulic fluid. After the hydraulic reservoir and the engine crankcase are filled
correctly with their respective oils, start the engine. Remember to set the throttle and turn on the
fuel shut-off valve. The hydraulic pump should prime itself. With the engine running, move the
hydraulic valve lever toward the wedge. This will cause the cylinder to extend and expel air. When
the cylinder is fully extended, retract it. Repeat this procedure several times. An erratic movement
of the cylinder indicates that there is still air in the system. More oil should then be added to bring
the fluid level up to approximately 1” below the fill hole. After adding more oil to fill the tank,
cycle the cylinder again until it has a constant speed indicating that all air has been expelled. Check
the oil level in the reservoir again. Standard models require approx. 6.5 gallons of hydraulic fluid.
(Deluxe models – 9 gallons)

NOTE:

If the tank is overfilled, it will tend to expel oil from the breather cap when the cylinder is

retracted.

START UP
WARNING: DO NOT START OR RUN THE LOG SPLITTER WITHOUT OIL IN THE
ENGINE AND HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR.

See separate Engine Manual for fuel and oil recommendations. Your log splitter has come
equipped with a fuel shut-off valve for towing purposes.
Before starting engine make sure crankcase is filled correctly with oil and the proper fuel has been
used. The engine will only start when the throttle lever and fuel shut-off valve are turned to their
ON positions.

COLD WEATHER START UP

The Cold Weather Clutch enables the engine to be started without having to pull through cold,
thickened hydraulic fluid. Simply pull the handle out and slide into locked position. Start engine,
let it warm up, and release Cold Weather Clutch. After starting, assure that the lever has reengaged.

TOWING

This unit should not be towed on any street, highway, or public road without checking the existing
federal, local, and state laws. Any licensing or modifications such as taillights, etc., need to comply
with existing federal, local, or state vehicle requirements is the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
Obey all regulations when towing on public roads and highways. See also

TOWING SAFETY

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Be sure you are using the correct ball hitch size for the hitch coupler on the log splitter (2” ball).
Be sure safety chains are properly connected. Leave enough slack in chains for turning. See

TOWING SAFETY

to read warnings about coupling.

Make sure beam attachment is locked in the horizontal position. NEVER tow splitter in the vertical
position.

Turn the fuel shut-off valve OFF to prevent flooding of the engine while traveling.

TOWING AT NIGHT

The requirements for taillights are based on States regulations. Some states allow towing at night
as long as the towed equipment does not visibly impair the tow vehicle taillights. This is based on a
state, to state requirements. The customer is responsible for meeting the states requirements. A
Taillight Kit Accessory (Part No. 7420)is available and recommended for night driving.

If a “Statement of Origin” is required in your state, see your local dealer to receive one.

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