Swisher LS5527S User Manual

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OWNER’S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

LS5527S

STARTING SERIAL #:

L205-165001

LOG

SPLITTER

Safety

IMPORTANT

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

Rev.

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

Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945

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Assembly
Operation
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts

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Made In The

USA

LIMITED WARRANTY

The manufacturer’s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) year from the date of purchase by the original consumer
purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found to be defective due to materials or
workmanship. This warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions:

1) Engine Warranty All engines utilized on our products have a separate warranty extended
to them by the individual engine manufacturer. Any engine service
difficulty is the responsibility of the engine manufacturer and in no
way is Swisher Mower Co., Inc. or its agents responsible for the engine
warranty. The Briggs & Stratton Engine Service Hot-Line is 1-800­233-3723. The Tecumseh Engine Service Hot-Line is 1-800-558-5402.

2) Commercial Use The warranty period for any product used for commercial or rental is
limited to ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase.

3) Limitation This warranty applies only to products which have been properly
assembled, adjusted, and operated in accordance with the instructions
contained within this manual. This warranty does not apply to any
product of Swisher Mower Co., Inc., that has been subject to alteration,
misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, shipping damage, or
to normal wear of product.

4) Exclusions Excluded from this warranty are normal wear, normal adjustments, and
normal maintenance. The pump, valve, and cylinder each carry separate
manufacture’s warranties. The valve and cylinder both carry a one (1) year
limited warranty. The pump carries a two (2) year limited warranty.

In the event you have a claim under this warranty, you must return the product to an authorized service dealer.
All transportation charges, damage, or loss incurred during transportation of parts submitted for replacement or
repair under this warranty shall be borne by the purchaser. Should you have any questions concerning this
warranty, please contact us toll-free at 1-800-222-8183. The model number, serial number, date of purchase,
and the name of the authorized Swisher dealer from whom you purchased the splitter will be needed before any
warranty claim can be processed.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS
STATED HEREIN FOR ALL EXPRESSED WARRANTIES. Some states do not allow the limitation of

consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights,
which vary from state-to-state. This is a limited warranty as defined by the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY………………....….2

SAFETY..……………………….3-4
TOWING..….……..……………..5
OPERATION……………………6-8

MAINTENANCE.…………………….8
DECALS…..………….……………….9
PARTS BREAKDOWN…………….10-13
SPECIFICATIONS..…………………15

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be

This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this manual.

alert to the possibility of personal injury.

Read this manual completely. This machine can amputate hands, feet, and throw objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of

California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

DANGER: Your log splitter was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in
this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the
operator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious
injury to yourself or others.

• Read the manual. Learn to operate this equipment in a safe manner.

• Do not under any circumstances alter this log splitter. This equipment was designed and

engineered in accordance with operating instructions. Altering this equipment, or using
this equipment in such a way as to circumvent its design capabilities and capacities, could
result in serious injury or fatality and WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

• Allow only responsible adults who have read this manual to operate this machine. Never
allow children to operate this machine.

• Never use splitter for any other purpose than splitting wood. Any other use can result in
injury. Your splitter is a precision piece of power equipment, not a toy. Therefore,
exercise extreme caution at all times.

• Only a single operator is to load and operate the log splitter. Keep all others, including
pets and children, a minimum of 20 feet away from your work area. More accidents
occur when more than one person operates the log splitter than any other time.

• Always disconnect the spark plug wire and place the wire where it cannot contact the
spark plug, to prevent accidental starting the engine when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or repairing.

• Always wear protective gear such as safety goggles, protective hearing device, steel-toed
shoes, and tight-fitting gloves without drawstrings or loose cuffs.

• Never wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught by moving parts of the splitter
and pull you into it. Keep hair away from moving parts.

• Familiarize yourself with all of the controls in a safe environment before starting to work
with this machine.

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