Troy-Bilt LS338 User Manual
Operator’s Manual
Log Splitter
Model LS338
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning:
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engi ne’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrest er for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
TROY-BILT LLC. P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORM NO
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(10/2002)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content Page
Important Safe Oper ation Practices...................................................................3
Assembling Your Log Splitter ............................................................................5
Know Your Log Splitter......................................................................................9
Operating Your Log Splitter...............................................................................10
Adjusting Your Log Splitter ................................................................................12
Maintaining Your Log Splitter.............................................................................12
Storing Your Log Splitter....................................................................................14
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................14
Parts List............................................................................................................16
FINDING MODEL NUMBER
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new log splitter. It will help you assemble, prepare and
maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Before you start assembling your new equipme nt, please locate the model plate on the
equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The infor mation on
the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or
an authorized dealer.
• You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit and looking down at the hydraulic tank.
A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and
the serial number of the equipment in the space below.
Copy the model number here:
www.troybilt.com
TROY-BILT LLC
P. O. BOX
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330-558-7220
866-840-6483
361131
Copy the serial number here:
ENGINE INFORMATION
The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, powerrating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s
Manual packed separately with your unit for more information.
CALLING CUSTOME R SUPPORT
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regar ding the controls,
operation or maintenance of this unit, please call 1-866-840-6483 or 1-330-558-7220 to reach a
Customer Support representative. Please have your unit’s model number and serial number
ready when you call. See previous section to locate this information. You will be asked to enter
the serial number in order to pr ocess your call.
For more details about your unit, visit our website at w ww.troybilt.com
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
WARNING:
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger
the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal
injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning.
WARNING: Engine exh aust, some of its constitu ents, and certa in vehicle components
contain or emit ch emicals known to the Sta te of Cal ifornia to cause cancer , birth defe cts
or other reproductiv e harm.
DANGER:
As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious
injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
This machine was built to be operated according to the r ules for safe operation in this manual.
General Practices
1. Read, understand, a nd follow all in struction s on the
machine and in the manual(s ) before a ttempting to
assemble and o perate. Keep this ma nual in a safe pl ace
for future and regular re ference a nd for orde ring
replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and proper ope ration. Know
how to stop the machine and dis engage th em quic kly.
3. Never allow childre n under 16 years to op erate this
machine. Children ,16 years and ove r, should read and
understand instruc tions a nd safety rules in this ma nual
and should be tra ined and supervised by a pa rent.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without
proper instruction.
5. Many accidents occ ur when more than one perso n
operates the machin e. If a he lper is a ssisting i n loading
logs, never activat e the control un til the h elper is a
minimum of 10 f eet from t he ma chine.
6. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets , and children at least 20
feet from the machin e while it is in operatio n.
7. Never allow anyo ne to ride on this machine .
8. Never transport cargo o n this mac hine.
9. Hydraulic log sp litters develo p high flui d pressures du ring
operation. Fluid escap ing through a pin hole openi ng can
penetrate your sk in and c ause blo od poiso ning,
gangrene, or death. Give atten tion to the follo wing
instructions at all tim es:
a. Do not check for leaks with you r hand.
b. Do not operate machine with frayed, kinked,
cracked, or dam aged hos es, fitt ing, or tu bing.
c. Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system
pressure before c hanging o r adjusti ng fitt ings,
hoses, tubing, o r other system compone nts.
d. Do not adjust the pres sure settings of the pump or
valve.
5. Leaks can be detec ted by p assing c ardboard or wood,
while wearing protective glov es and safety glas ses, over
the suspected area. Look for discolor ation o f cardboa rd
or wood.
6. If injured by escap ing fluid , see a d octor immed iately.
Serious infection or reaction c an deve lop if pro per
medical treatment i s not adm inistere d immediate ly.
7. Keep the operator zo ne and a djacent a rea cl ear for sa fe,
secure footing.
8. If your machine is equip ped with an internal comb ustion
engine and it is intended for use n ear an y unimpr oved
forest, brush, or gr ass covere d land, th e engine exhaust
should be equipped with a spa rk arrester. Make su re you
comply with appl icable l ocal, st ate, and f ederal codes.
Take appropriate f irefighting equipm ent with you.
9. This machine s hould be used for splitting wood o nly, do
not use it for any ot her pur pose.
10. Follow the instruct ions in the manual(s) pr ovided with any
attachment(s) for t his machin e.
Preparation
1. Always wear safe ty shoes or heavy boots.
2. Always wear safe ty glass es or safety goggles during
operating this ma chine.
3. Never wear jewelry or loose cl othing th at might become
entangled in movin g or rotati ng part s of the mac hine.
4. Make sure machine is on l evel su rface befo re operatin g.
5. Always block ma chine to preven t uninten ded move ment,
and lock in eit her horizonta l or ve rtical po sition.
6. Always operate this machine f rom the operator zone(s)
specified in the m anual.
7. Logs should be cut with s quare end s prio r to split ting.
8. Use log splitter i n daylig ht or unde r good arti ficial l ight.
9. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extre me
care in handling gasolin e. Gasol ine is e xtremely
flammable and the v apors are explosiv e. Serious
personal injury c an occur w hen gas oline is spilled o n
yourself or your c lothes which c an ignit e. Wash y our skin
and change immedi ately.
a. Use only an approved gasoline cont ainer.
b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars , pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
c. Never fuel machine indoors.
d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel w hile th e
engine is hot or running.
e. Allow engine to cool a t least two minu tes before
refueling.
f. Never overfill the fu el tank. Fill tank to no more
than 1/2 inch b elow bottom o f filler nec k to provide
space for fuel expansion.
g. Replace gasoline cap and t ighten se curel y.
h. If gasoline is spill ed, wipe i t off the e ngine an d
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equipment. move mac hine to another area . Wait 5
minutes before start ing the e ngine.
i. Never store the machine or fu el contai ner in side
where there is a n open fl ame, spar k or pilo t light
as on a water heater, s pace he ater, furnac e,
clothes dryer or other gas ap pliances .
j. Allow machine to cool 5 mi nutes bef ore storin g.
Operation
1. Before starting this machine, review t he “Safety
Instructions”. Failure to follow these rules may result in
serious injury to th e operator or bystander s.
2. Never leave this machine unattended with the eng ine
running.
3. Do not operate mac hine while under the influenc e of
alcohol, drugs, o r medica tion.
4. Never allow anyone to ope rate this machine without
proper instruction.
5. Always operate this machin e with all safet y equipmen t in
place and working. M ake sure all control s are prop erly
adjusted for safe op eration.
6. Do not change the engine gove rnor settings or
overspeed the engin e. The gov ernor con trols the
maximum safe operating spe ed of the engine.
7. When loading a lo g, alwa ys place y our hands on the
sides of the log , not on th e ends, and neve r use you r foot
to help stabiliz e a log. Failure to do so, m ay result i n
crushed or amputated fingers, toe s, hand, or foot.
8. Use only your han d to opera te the co ntrols.
9. Never attempt to sp lit more than one log at a t ime unle ss
the ram has fully exten ded and a sec ond log is nee ded to
complete the separa tion o f the first log.
10. For logs which are not cut s quare, the least squa re end
and the longest p ortion of the log s hould be placed
toward the beam and wedge, and the s quare en d placed
toward the end plate.
11. When splitting in the verti cal positi on, stabi lize the log
before moving the c ontrol. Spl it as follow s:
a. Place log on the en d plate a nd turn un til it le ans
against the beam a nd is st able.
b. When splitting ext ra large o r uneven logs, the log
must be stabili zed with w ooden shi ms or s plit
wood between the log and end plate or ground .
12. Always keep fingers away fr om any crac ks that open in
the log while spl itting. They ca n quickl y close and pin ch
or amputate your fingers.
13. Keep your work ar ea clean . Immedi ately remov e split
wood around the machine so you do not stumble over it.
14. Never move this machine while the eng ine is running.
15. This machine shoul d not be towed on any street , highway
or public road without che cking the existing federal, st ate,
or local vehicle re quiremen ts. Any li censing or
modifications suc h as taillights, etc., needed to comply, is
the sole responsibi lity of the purchaser. If a “Stateme nt of
Origin” is required i n your state, see your l ocal dealer .
16. Do not tow machine faster than 45mph.
17. See Transporting the Log Spli tter secti on in this manua l
for proper towing ins tructions once al l federal , local, o r
state requirements are met.
Maintenance and Storage
1. Stop the engine, di sconnec t the spa rk plug a nd gro und it
against the engi ne before clean ing, or in specting the
machine.
2. Stop the engine an d relieve hydrauli c syste m pressure
before repairing or adjusting fi ttings, h oses, tub ing, or
other system compone nts.
3. To prevent fires, cle an debris and cha ff from the engine
and muffler areas . If the en gine is equipped with a spark
arrester muffler, cl ean and inspect it regu larly accord ing
to manufacturers instructions . Repla ce if dam aged.
4. Periodically check that all nuts and bolts, h ose clamps ,
and hydraulic fi ttings are ti ght to be sure e quipment is in
safe working conditi on.
5. Check all safety g uards and s hields to b e sure they are in
the proper positio n. Never op erate wi th safety gu ards,
shields, or other protective f eatures re moved.
6. The pressure relie f valve is preset at the facto ry. Do n ot
adjust the valve.
7. Never attempt to m ove this machine over hil ly or une ven
terrain without a tow vehicle or adequa te help.
8. For your safety, repla ce all d amaged o r worn pa rts
immediately with ori ginal eq uipment m anufactu rer’s
(O.E.M.) parts only. “Use of p arts which do not meet th e
original equipme nt speci fications may lead to improp er
performance and com promise safety!”
9. Do not alter this mach ine in any ma nner, alteratio ns such
as attaching a rope or extens ion to th e control lever, or
adding to the width or height of the wedge ma y result in
personal injury.
Your Responsibility
Restrict the use o f this po wer machine to person s who read ,
understand and fo llow the w arnings an d instruc tions in this
manual and on t he machi ne. Some of the sa fety labe ls are
reproduced here. Al ways foll ow directi ons on s afety lab els
found on your eq uipment.
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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR LOG SPLITTER
Unpacking from Cr ate
• Pry top, sides, and ends off the crate. Set panels
aside to avoid tire puncture or personal injury.
• Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.
• Remove any loose parts if included with unit (i.e.,
operator’s manual, etc.)
• Cut and remove straps which secu re parts to
bottom of crate. Unbolt any remaining parts which
may be bolted to the bottom of the crate.
WARNING:
unpacking this machine. Some components
are very heavy and will require extra people or
mechanical handling equipment to move.
Use extreme caution whil e
Loose Parts
1. Reservoir Tank and Engine-Pump Assembly
2. Engine-Pump Assembly Hardware
3. Wedge, Beam and Cylinder Assembly
4. Tongue Assembly
5. Wheels
6. Hitch Assembly
7. Beam Support/Latch Bracket
8. Log Cradle Brackets and Hardware
9. Fenders
10. Adjustable Jack Stand Assembly
11. Tail Light Kit
12. Hub Cap (2)
Before Assembling
• Disconnect spark plug wire and ground against the
engine to prevent unintended starting of the log
splitter. To locate the spark plug, please refer to the
engine manual, shipped seperately with the unit.
Attaching Beam Support/Latch Br acket
The beam support is already attached to the tongue
before shipping. If not, follow instructions below:
• Remove two hex bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts
from the tongue. See Figure 2.
• Place the beam support/latch bracket on the
tongue and secure with the hardware just removed.
Tighten securely.
Hex Bolts
Beam Support/
Lock
Washer
Hex Nut
Figure 2
Latch Bracket
T
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Wheel & Fender
Assembly
Log Cradle
T ail Light
Kit
Wedge, Beam
& Cylinder Assemb ly
Figure 1
Beam Support/
Latch Bracket
Hitch Assembly
T ongue
Assembly
Jack Stand
Attaching Jack Stand
• Remove four hex bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts
that secure jack stand mounting brackets to the
jack stand. See Figure 3.
• Place the jack stand halfway between beam
support/latch bracket and end of tongue.
Hex Bolts
Mounting
Brackets
Jack Stand
T
o
n
Lock
Washer
Hex
Nuts
Lock Washer
Figure 3
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• Insert he x bol ts th rough top ho les in jack stand
mounting brackets and holes in jack stand. Secure
with lock washers and hex nuts. See Figure 3.
• Insert hex bolts through upper holes in the bottom
of mounting brackets and jack stand. Secure with
lock washers and hex nuts. See Figure 3.
Hitch Assembly
The hitch assembly is already attached to the tongue
before shipping. If not, follow instructions below:
• Remove the hardware from the hitch assembly and
place the hitch on the end of the tongue.
• Insert hex bolt through flat washer, end of safety
chain, spacer, and then rear hitch hole. Pivot the
end of sa fety chain so it faces the ball e nd of hit ch.
See Figure 4.
• Insert cotter pins through slots in nuts and holes in
axle and secure by bending the ends of the cotter
pins in opposite directions. See Figure 5.
Lock
Washer
Fender
Hex
Bolt
Flat
Washer
Hub Cap
Hex
Nut
Flat
Washer
Wheel
Reservoir
Tank
T
ongue
Lock
Nut
Flat
Wash er
Hex
Bolt
Spacer
Chain
Hex
Bolt
Hitch
Assembly
Figure 4
• Insert other spacer, safety chain, and flat washer
on the other end of the hex bolt and secure with hex
lock nut. See Figure 4.
• Insert hex bolt through the front hole of hitch and
secure with flat washer and hex lock nut. Tighten
both hex nuts to 23 ft-lbs.
Attaching Wheels
• Block up the reserv oir tank assembly about eight to
twelve inches .
• Remove and discard plastic shipping caps on the
outside of the wheels.
• Remove the co tter pi n, hex slot ted nut, and flat
washer from each axle.
NOTE: It is recommended that you polish the axles with
emery cloth before you install the wheels.
Cotter Pin
Hex Slotted
Nut
Figure 5
• The wheels should spin freely and there should be
no side to side play.
• Place hub caps in position on wheels and tap on to
the axle wit h a soft hamme r or mall et.
IMPORT ANT :
Maximum tire pressure under any
circumstance is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be
maintained at all times.
Attaching Fenders
• Remove the hex nuts, lock washers, flat washers,
and hex bolts from the side of tank.
• Determine the proper assembly holes in the
fenders over the tires against the tank.
• Insert hex bolts through flat washers, holes in
fenders, and tank. See Figure 5. Secure fender with
lock washers and hex nuts. Tighten securely.
Attaching the Tongue
• Remove two hex bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts
on the front of the reservoir tank. See Figure 6.
• Place the tongue in position and secure with
hardware just removed.
• Remove the reservoir tank from the blocks.
Reservoir
Tank
Hex
Bolts
• Place a wheel on each axle with the valve stem
facing outward. See Figure 5.
• Place a flat washer on each axle and secure with
hex slotted nut.
• Tighten slotted nut until snug and then back off
approximately 1/3 turn or until one of the slots on
the slott ed nut lin es up with t he ho le in the axle.
T ongue
Hex
Nuts
Lock
Washe rs
Figure 6
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