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Harbor Freight Tools GREYHOUND 56072 manual

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  • Page 1

    20 T ON LOG SPLITTER 56072 SET UP , OPERA TING, AND SER VICING INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION The Hitch Coupler MUST be properly sec ure d to the hitch ball of th e towin g veh icl e. After assembly and attachment, pull up and down on the Hitch Coupler to make sure the hitc h ball is tting snugl y in the Hitch Coup ler . There mu[...]

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    SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2 CONTENTS IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION ............................ 3 BASIC SPECIFICA TIONS ............. 7 UNP ACKING .................................. 7 SET UP INSTRUCTIONS ............... 7 ASSEMBL Y......................................... 7 P ACKING THE BEARINGS / HUB AND [...]

  • Page 3

    SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3 SA VE THIS MANUAL Keep this manual for the safety warn- ings and precautions, assembly , operat- ing, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’ s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if produc[...]

  • Page 4

    SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4 Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, 5. heavy-duty work gloves, and dust mask/respirator during set up. Use only lubricants and fuel recom- 6. mended in the engine manual or in the Specications chart of this man - ual. ENGINE PRECAUTIONS Follow engine precautions and in- structi[...]

  • Page 5

    SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5 SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY , or DEA TH. Never place hands or feet between 1 1. the log and splitter wedge, or between the log and the ram during the forward or reverse stroke. Never place your hands or body near 12. a hydraulic uid leak. High-pressure uid can be forced under t[...]

  • Page 6

    SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6 Before use, check for misalignment 29. or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the equipment’ s operation. If damaged, have the equipment serviced before using. Many ac- cidents are caused by poorly main- tained equipment. Use the [...]

  • Page 7

    SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7 BASIC SPECIFICA TIONS Hydraulic Jack Force 20 T ons Hydraulic Fluid Capacity 8 Gallons Hydraulic Fluid Anti-abrasion ISO viscosity grade #46 Hydraulic Fluid. Change every 100 hours of use. Rotation viewed from PTO (power takeoff - the output shaft) Counterclockwise Maximum Log Si[...]

  • Page 8

    SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8 be cleaned even if they are new or appear clean. Allow all pieces to dry completely . Place fresh, clean bearing grease in 3. the packer (not included). With the grease-lled bearing packer 4. in one hand and the Bearing (52) in the other , press the Bear ing into the grease, f[...]

  • Page 9

    SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9 Raise the Engine and Oil T ank 1. Assembly about 9 inches onto a secure platform. Connect the Wheels to the axles using the supplied hardware (parts 53 - 55) as previously stated. (It may be necessary to reset the wheel bearings after the Log Splitter has been towed.) With the En[...]

  • Page 10

    SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 10 Figure D 8. The Spindles are used to assemble and connect the Log Lift (01) to the main unit - See Figure D. 6 1 2 3 4 5 7 9. Connect the hoses as marked (Hose 1 to Connection 1, for example) the hoses will only reach the proper connections if attached in the proper orientation [...]

  • Page 11

    SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 1 1 the air inlet hole by tightening the Hydraulic Oil Cap. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Read the ENTIRE IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Inspect engine and equipment[...]

  • Page 12

    SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12 Figure G 6. Push the LEFT control lever forward to engage the hydraulic ram and split the log. Continue to hold the lever forward until the log is split - See gure G. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y : Keep hands and feet clear of the ram of the Log Splitter during this entire proc[...]

  • Page 13

    SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 13 Figure H Clevis Pin (74) 3. Raise the Log Lift and insert the Clevis Pin (74) in the upper hole and secure with R-pin (41) - See Figure H. Figure I Push Pin (42) 4. Move the front leg up and secure it at the second Pin hole. Insert the Push Pin (42) to lock in place - See Figure[...]

  • Page 14

    SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 14 SER VICING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y FROM ACCIDENT AL ST ARTING: T urn the Power Switch of the equipment to its “OFF” position, wait for the engine to cool, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. TO PREVE[...]

  • Page 15

    SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 15 Changing the Hydraulic Fluid Place a container underneath the 1. hydraulic uid tank to catch the uid, and unscrew the cap on the bottom of the tank. Unscrew the Hydraulic Oil Cap to 2. speed up the draining process. Dispose of used hydraulic uid in a 3. manner consisten[...]

  • Page 16

    SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 16 P ARTS LIST Part Description Qty 1 Log Lift 1 2 Hair Pin Clip 8 3 Spindle #1 M32 1 4 Hex Bolt M12x70 1 5 Nut M12 1 6 Hydraulic Cylinder 1 7 Spindle #2 M10.6 1 8 Fitting #1 3 9 Hex Bolt M10x70 5 10 Directional V alve 1 11 Connector 2 12 Connector 5 13 Return Hose 27.5” 2 14 Hig[...]

  • Page 17

    SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 17 ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM[...]

  • Page 18

    Hydraulic Ram Seals Parts List & Diagram Part Description Qty 01-6 O-ring Seal 1 18*5.3 4 01-7 O-ring Seal 38.5*3.55 1 01-9 J T ype Rubber Seal 50*70*10 1 01-10 Y T ype Seal 50*70*10 1 01-1 1 O-ring Seal 50*3.55 1 01-14 Nylon W asher 127*1 18*2 3 Part Description Qty 31-5 Nylon Cap 63 54.2 2 2 31-6 Nylon Cap 63 58.5 1.5 1 31-7 Nylon Cap 41 32 2[...]

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    SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 19 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULL Y THE MANUF ACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE P ARTS LIST AND ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONL Y . NEITHER THE MANUF ACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENT A TION OR W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND T O THE BUYER THA [...]

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    SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 20 LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DA Y W ARRANTY Harbor Freight T ools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of ninety days from date of purchase that the engine/motor , the belts[...]