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Maintaining your log splitter, Warning – Troy-Bilt 570 User Manual

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Maintaining

Your Log

Splitter

WARNING: Do not at any time make
any adjustments without first stopping
engine, disconnecting spark plug wire,
and grounding it against the engine.
Always wear safety glasses during
operation or while performing any
adjustments or repairs.

Wedge Assembly Adjustment

As normal wear occurs and there is excessive “play”
between the wedge and beam, adjust the bolts on the
side of the wedge assembly to eliminate excess space
between the wedge and the beam.
1. Loosen the jam nuts on the two adjustment bolts on

the side of the wedge. See Figure 5-1.

2. Turn the adjustment bolts in until snug and then back

them off slowly (approximately 1.5 turns) until the
wedge assembly will slide on the beam.

3. Re-tighten the jam nuts securely against the side

of the wedge to secure the adjustment bolts in this
position.

Gib Adjustment

Periodically remove and replace the “gibs” (spacers)
between the wedge assembly and the back plate.

NOTE: The gibs may be rotated and/or turned over for
even wear.

1. Loosen the lock nuts under each back plate and slide

the gibs out. See Figure 5-1.

2. Turn or replace the gibs.
3. Reassemble the back plate and secure with the lock

nuts.

4. Readjust the bolts on the side of the wedge assembly.

WARNING: Before cleaning, lubricating,
repairing, or inspecting, disengage
the control lever and stop engine.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting. Always wear
safety glasses during operation or while
performing any adjustments or repairs.

Conditions that Will Void Warranty

1. Failure to maintain proper fluid level in reservoir
2. Changing the relief valve setting or pressure adjust-

ment of control valve without proper knowledge and
instruction from the factory

WARNING: Higher pressure could
cause the hoses to burst, cylinder
to rupture, and intense fluid to be
released, which could result in serious
personal injury.

3. Disassembling the pump
4. Use of incorrect hydraulic fluid
5. Allowing the flexible pump coupler to deteriorate

without proper and regular inspection

6. Lack of lubrication or improper lubrication of the beam

or unit

7. Improper adjustment of splitting wedge
8. Excessive heating of the hydraulic system
9. Attempting to start unit in temperatures under 20°F

without pre-heating fluid in reservoir

10. Unattended leaks in hydraulic system

WARNING

Figure 5-1

Do not at any time

make any adjustments

without first stopping

engine, disconnecting

spark plug wire, and

grounding it against

the engine. Always

wear safety glasses

during operation or

while performing any

adjustments or repairs.
Before cleaning,

lubricating, repair-

ing, or inspecting,

disengage the control

lever and stop engine.

Disconnect the spark

plug wire and ground

it against the engine

to prevent unintended

starting. Always wear

safety glasses during

operation or while

performing any adjust-

ments or repairs.

Higher pressure could

cause the hoses to

burst, cylinder to rup-

ture, and intense fluid

to be released, which

could result in serious

personal injury.

Adjustment

Bolt

Jam Nut

Lock Nut

Gib