Swisher LS422X - Manual (Page 6)

POSITIONING THE CYLINDER
1. Remove lock pins from the cylinder retention clips and rotate clips down exposing the open slots on the
cylinder retention bracket (reference Figure 2).
2. Slide the Cylinder forward until the rear trunnions clear the slots then lift the back side of the cylinder
until the rear trunnions clear the cylinder retention bracket and slide cylinder back until the front cylinder
trunnions slide into the open slots of the cylinder retention bracket (reference arrow in Figure 2).
3. Rotate the cylinder retention clips upward around the cylinder trunnions and lock them in place using the
lock pins. Remove the click pin and optional table from the storage position and insert them in the tube on
the back side of the wedge. Your Splitter is now in the operating position (reference Figure 3).
4. To reduce the size of you unit for towing and storage reverse the previous three steps (reference Figure 1
for towing and storage position).
WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE SPLITTER WITH THE CYLINDER IN THE STORED
POSITION AND NEVER TOW THE SPLITTER WITH THE CYLINDER IN THE OPERATING
POSITION!
SPLITTER OPERATION
1. Set up the log splitter in a clear, level area and block the wheels. The suction port on the tank should
always be on the lower side of the log splitter.
2. Place a log on the beam, against the foot plate. Make sure the log is securely on the foot plate and up
against the beam.
3. Depress the valve lever so that the cylinder will drive the push block into the log. Extend the cylinder
until the log splits or to the end of its stroke. If the log has not completely split after the cylinder has
reached the end of its extension, retract the cylinder. NOTE: Leaving the valve in the “actuate” position
at the end of the stroke may damage the pump. Always use extra care when splitting logs with ends that
are not square.
NOTE: To extend the life of the hydraulic cylinder, avoid “BOTTOMING OUT” the cylinder.
Figure 2 Figure 1
Figure 3
6