Gas Log Splitter
Operator’s Manual
MODEL NUMBER
YS2565
YS2865
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YS3065
YS3567
SERIAL NUMBER
PURCHASE DATE
Both model number and serial
number may be found on the
main label. You should record
both of them in a safe place for
future use.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE
FOR YOUR SAFETY
TM
Tame the Great Outdoors
Your new YARDMAX™ gas log splitter offers quality
construction, and is easy and safe to operate. With
proper use and care, it is designed to give you many years
of dependable service.
Prepare to experience the durability to take on any job —
with the ease, portability, and convenience of clean, gas
splitting!
Discover the YARDMAX Advantage
At YARDMAX, we understand that land ownership
definitely has its privileges, but it also comes with a
great deal of responsibility. When duty calls and you
need to respond, will you have what it takes to tame the
great outdoors?
MAX Performance, MAX Value, MAX Support —
that’s YARDMAX
Backed by decades of proven manufacturing expertise
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Enhanced design features come standard
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Engineered for the best user experience
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Quality metal parts are used instead of plastic
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A robust warranty supports all products
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Budget-friendly prices make it practical
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When looking for outdoor power equipment (OPE) to get
the job done right, at the right price, YARDMAX delivers
the perfect combination of performance and practicality.
YARDMAX has a solution that’s right for you.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Specications 3
Symbols 5
Safety 6
Unpacking the Container 9
Contents Supplied 10
Up for the job? YARDMAX is.
Know Your Machine 19
Operation 21
Transporting 24
Maintenance 25
Storage 26
Troubleshooting 27
Assembly 11
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Carefully read through this entire operator's manual
before using your new unit. Pay attention to all
cautions and warnings.
This unit is a gasoline engine driven hydraulic log splitter.
It is designed to split wood logs for use as firewood for
a stove or fireplace. This log splitter will only split logs
lengthwise with the grain.
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MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS
Record the model and serial number as well as date
and place of purchase for future reference. Have this
information available when ordering parts or optional
accessories and when making technical or warranty
inquiries.
The
Engine Manufacturer
is responsible for all engine-
related issues with regards to performance, power
rating, specications, warranty and service. Please refer
to the
Engine Manufacturer’s
owner/operator’s manual,
packed separately with your unit, for more information.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
This equipment or its engine may include exhaust and
evaporative emission control system components
required to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB)
regulations. Tampering with emission controls and
components by unauthorized personnel may result
in severe fines or penalties. Emission controls and
components can only be adjusted by an authorized
engine manufacturer's service center.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents and certain
product components contain or emit chemicals known to
the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of
them as waste. All tools, hoses, and packaging should
be resorted, taken to the local recycling center and
disposed of in an environmentally safe way.
Model Number
YS2565
Gas Log Splitter
Force:
Log Capacity:
Engine Displacement:
Weight:
Made in P.R.C
25 ton
25.5”
208 cc
474,5 lbs
Manufacture Date:
11~201~10
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12
2015 2016 2017
21~30
Serial Number
100010616
DISCLAIMER
YARDMAX reserves the right to discontinue, change,
and improve its products at any time without notice
or obligation to the purchaser. The descriptions and
specications contained in this manual were in effect at
printing. Equipment described within this manual may be
optional. Some illustrations may not be applicable to your
unit.
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SUPPORT
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Call us at 844-YARDMAX, email us at
support@yardmax.com, or contact us via your
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model # YS2565 YS2865 YS3065 YS3567
Splitting Force* 25 Ton 28 Ton 30 Ton 35 Ton
Log Capacity 25.5" 25.5" 25.5" 26"
Engine Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton
Displacement 208 cc 306 cc
Gross Torque @ 2600rpm 9.5 ft- lb 14.5 ft- lb
Fuel Capacity 0.80 Gallon 1.40 Gallon
Engine Oil Capacity 0.16 Gallon 0.29 Gallon
Starting System Recoil
Control Valve Auto Return with Adjustable Detent
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Model # YS2565 YS2865 YS3065 YS3567
Pump Size 14 GPM 14 GPM 17 GPM 17 GPM
Hydraulic Cylinder Bore 4" 4.5" 4.5" 5"
Hydraulic Cylinder Stroke 23.5" 23.5" 23.5" 23.5"
Hydraulic Rod Diameter 1.75" 1.75" 1.75" 2"
Cylinder Cycle Time* 9.7 seconds 13.2 seconds 10.9 seconds 12.8 seconds
Hydraulic Capacity 4.0 Gallon 4.3 Gallon 4.3 Gallon 4.7 Gallon
Hydraulic Oil Included Pre-lled with premium hydraulic uid
Replacement Filters Built-in, Sealed, Return Filter, Suction Screen
Hoses High pressure w/wire braid; Coil-wrapped
Beam Heavy duty U-shape formed construction
Wedge Size 7.50"
Wedge Style 2-way
4-Way Wedge Included
Rear Wheels 4.80-8, DOT Approved 16" O.D. Road Tires
Hitch Coupler 2" ball with Safety Chains
Safety Chains Standard
Max Towing Speed 45 mph
Horizontal/Vertical Splitting Standard
Open Operating Zone Standard
Centrally Located Controls Standard
Wheel Fenders Standard
Log Cradle Standard
Log Table Optional
Weight (lbs) 474.5 lbs 488.0 lbs 515.5 lbs 552.0 lbs
Dimensions (LxWxH) Inches 82"x36.25"x48.50"
*Splitting force and cycle times may vary depending on mechanical and environmental conditions.
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Specications
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SYMBOLS
The rating plate on your machine may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use.
Never remove partially split wood from
Read these instructions carefully.
the wedge with your hands. Fingers may
become trapped between the split wood.
Wear eye protection.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear protective gloves.
Wear safety footwear.
Do not remove or tamper with the
protection and safety devices.
Don’t stand or sit on the log splitter.
Operate the log splitter on level surfaces.
Stay off slopes and slippery surfaces.
Do not touch parts that are hot from
operation. Serious burns may result.
HYDRAULIC
OIL
FILLING
REVERSE
N
MAX.
MIN.
Keep hands away from moving parts.
Moving parts can crush or cut.
Keep feet away from moving parts.
Moving parts can crush or cut.
Always keep body and hands away from
pin holes or nozzles that eject hydraulic
uid under pressure. Escaping hydraulic
uid can puncture skin and cause blood
poisoning.
Thrown objects.
Check and ll hydraulic oil.
Follow the direction indicated to use the
control lever.
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No smoking, sparks, or ames.
Properly dispose of waste oil!
Keep children and bystanders off and
away.
Be sure the engine's switch is off before
transporting the machine or performing
any maintenance.
Keep hands and fingers away from all
pinch points.
FORWARD
For logs that are not cut square, the
longest portion of the log should be
rotated down and the most square end
placed toward the end plate.
Do not transport with objects on the machine.
MAX.
45
MPH
Maximum towing speed of 45 mph.
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SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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UNDERSTAND YOUR MACHINE
Read this manual and labels afxed to the machine to understand
its limitations and potential hazards.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and their proper
operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage the
controls quickly.
Make sure to read and understand all the instructions and safety
precautions as outlined in the
packed separately with your unit. Do not attempt to operate the
machine until you fully understand how to properly operate and
maintain the engine and how to avoid accidental injuries and/or
property damage.
If the unit is to be used by someone other than original purchaser
or loaned, rented, or sold, always provide this manual and any
needed safety training before operation. The user can prevent
and is responsible for accidents or injuries that may occur to
themselves, other people, and property.
Do not force the machine. Use the correct machine for your
application. The correct machine will do the job more efciently
and safer at the rate it was designed.
Engine Manufacturer’s
manual
Wear appropriate hearing protection.
Always keep hands and feet away from all moving parts during
operation. Moving parts can cut or crush body parts.
Always keep hands and feet away from all pinch points.
Do not touch parts that might be hot from operation. Allow parts to
cool before attempting to maintain, adjust, or service.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense
when operating the machine.
Do not overreach. Do not operate the machine while barefoot
or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear
protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve
your footing on slippery surfaces. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control of the machine in
unexpected situations.
INSPECT YOUR MACHINE
Check your machine before starting it. Keep guards in place and
in working order. Make sure all nuts, bolts, etc., are securely
tightened.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Do not permit children to operate this machine at any time.
Keep children, pets, and other people not using the unit away
from the work area. Be alert and shut off unit if anyone enters
work area. Keep children under the watchful care of a responsible
adult.
Do not operate the machine while under the inuence of drugs,
alcohol, or any medication that could affect your ability to use it
properly.
Dress properly. Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not
wear loose clothing, short pants, or jewelry of any kind. Secure
long hair so it is above shoulder level. Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Protect eyes, face, and head from objects that may be thrown
from the unit. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields when operating.
Never operate the machine when it is in need of repair or is in
poor mechanical condition. Replace damaged, missing, or failed
parts before using it. Check for fuel leaks. Keep the machine in
safe working condition.
Do not use the machine if the engine’s switch does not turn it on
or off. Any gasoline powered machine that can’t be controlled
with the engine switch is dangerous and must be replaced.
Regularly check to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from the machine area before starting it. A wrench or
a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the machine may
result in personal injury.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the engine’s switch is off before
transporting the machine or performing any maintenance or
service on the unit. Transporting or performing maintenance or
service on a machine with its switch on invites accidents.
If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning sign of trouble.
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ENGINE SAFETY
This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine.
Do not use on or near any unimproved, forest covered, or brush
covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local, state, or federal laws.
In the state of California, a spark arrester is required by law.
Other states have similar laws. A spark arrester, if used, must be
maintained in effective working order by the operator.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed area. The exhaust
fumes are dangerous, containing carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas. Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area.
Do not tamper with the engine to run it at excessive speeds. The
maximum engine speed is preset by the manufacturer and is
within safety limits. See engine manual.
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. If fuel is spilled,
do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away
from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition
until fuel vapors have dissipated.
When fuel is spilled on yourself or your clothes, wash your skin
and change clothes immediately.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed and approved for
this purpose.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from sparks,
open ames, or other sources of ignition.
Never store fuel or a machine with fuel in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach a spark, open ame, or any other
source of ignition, such as a water heater, furnace, or clothes
dryer. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
Keep a Class B re extinguisher on hand when operating this log
splitter in dry areas as a precautionary measure.
FUEL SAFETY
Fuel is highly flammable, and its vapors can explode if ignited.
Take precautions when using to reduce the chance of serious
personal injury.
When refilling or draining the fuel tank, use an approved fuel
storage container while in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area.
Do not smoke, or allow sparks, open ames, or other sources of
ignition near the area while adding fuel or operating the unit.
Never ll the fuel tank indoors.
Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools, away from
exposed, live electrical parts and connections to avoid sparking or
arcing. These events could ignite fumes or vapors.
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before lling the fuel
tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot. Do not operate the
machine with known leaks in the fuel system.
Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
Never overfill the fuel tank. Fill the tank to no more than 1/2”
below the bottom of the ller neck to provide space for expansion
as the heat of the engine can cause fuel to expand.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely and wipe up spilled
fuel. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SAFETY
The hydraulic system of the machine requires careful inspection
along with the mechanical parts. Be sure to replace frayed, kinked,
cracked, or otherwise damaged hydraulic hoses or hydraulic
components.
Hydraulic uid can result in severe burns. Fluid in the hydraulic
system can penetrate skin and result in serious injury or death.
Be sure to stop the engine and relieve hydraulic pressure before
doing any work on hydraulic parts.
Keep body and hands away from pin holes or nozzles that expel
hydraulic uid when under pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not
hands, to search for leaks.
Ensure all hydraulic uid connections are tight and all hydraulic
hoses and lines are in good condition before applying pressure to
the system.
Do not remove the cap from the hydraulic tank or reservoir while
the machine is running. The tank could contain hot oil under
pressure, which could result in serious injury.
Do not adjust the pressure setting on the hydraulic pump or
valve.
If injured by escaping uid, no matter how small the wound is, see
a doctor at once. A typical injection injury may be a small wound
that does not look serious. However, severe infection or reaction
can result if proper medical treatment is not administered
immediately by a doctor who is familiar with injection injuries.
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PREPARATION OF THE LOG
Both ends of the log should be cut as square as possible to
prevent the log from rotating out of the splitter during operation.
Never split logs greater than the specied log capacity.
Do not operate the log splitter on icy, wet, muddy, or slippery
ground. Only operate your log splitter on level ground.
Operating on a slope could cause the log splitter
to roll over or logs to fall off the equipment, which
could result in injury.
Do not move the log splitter over hilly or uneven terrain without
a tow vehicle or adequate help.
Keep the work area free of clutter. Remove split wood from
around the log splitter immediately after each use to avoid
potential tripping.
OPERATOR ZONE
This unit is designed to be operated by one person located in the
operator zone as shown in the following diagrams.
Operate the unit only when standing in the operator zone.
Always stop the unit and allow moving parts to stop before
leaving operation zone. Do not leave a running unit unattended.
VERTICAL OPERATING POSITION
MACHINE USE AND CARE
Never operate the machine without good visibility or light.
Never attempt to split wood across the grain. The log splitter was
not designed for cross-grain splitting.
Always block the front and back of both wheels to prevent
unintended movement.
Hold the bark side of the logs when loading or positioning,
never the ends. Never place your hands or any part of your body
between a log and any part of the log splitter.
Do not straddle or step over the log splitter during operation.
Do not reach or bend over the log splitter to pick up a log.
Many accidents occur when more than one person
operates the log splitter.
The adult who loads and stabilizes the log must be
the person who operates the control handle.
HORIZONTAL OPERATING POSITION
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When stabilizing a log with the left hand, remove your hand when
the wedge contacts the log or serious injury may occur.
Never attempt to split more than one log at a time.
Do not attempt to load your log splitter when the ram or wedge is
in motion.
Use your hand to operate the control lever on the valve. Do not
use your foot, a rope, or any extension device.
Do not move the log splitter while the engine is running.
TOWING SAFETY
Check all local and state regulations regarding towing, licensing,
and lights before towing your log splitter.
Before towing the log splitter, check tires for excessive wear, cuts,
or damage. Check for proper tire inflation. Add air as required.
Do not over inate tires. Serious injury can result if tires explode.
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Check before towing to make sure the log splitter is correctly and
securely attached to the towing vehicle and the safety chains are
secured to the hitch or bumper of the vehicle with enough slack
to allow turning. Always use a class I, 2" ball with this log splitter.
Make sure the coupler is tight before towing and after towing 50 miles.
Never transport cargo on the log splitter.
Never allow anyone to ride or sit on the log splitter.
Always stop the engine, lock the beam in the horizontal position,
and close the fuel shut-off valve when transporting the unit.
Use extra care when towing the log splitter. Do not exceed 45
mph. Towing the log splitter at a speed greater than 45 mph could
result in loss of control, damage to the equipment, serious injury,
or death.
Avoid sharp turns and steep angles. Avoid large holes or ditches
when towing the equipment. Always be careful when backing
up with your log splitter when towing; it could jackknife. Use
caution when backing up; a spotter outside the vehicle is highly
recommended. Disconnect the log splitter from the towing
vehicle before operating it.
UNPACKING THE CONTAINER
Use the screwdriver and hammer to open all the side locks. Remove all the polywood plates. Remove all the loose parts on the bottom
pallets. Use scissors or a knife to cut all the straps. (See
Figure 1a
)
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Figure 1a
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Figure 1b
CONTENTS SUPPLIED
Your YARDMAX log splitter comes partially assembled and contains the following:
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OPTIONAL
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1. Beam and Reservoir with Engine
2. Fender (Left)
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3. Fender (Right)
4. Wheel Axle
Handware Kit
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