TABLE OF CONTENTS DELIVERY INSPECTION REPORT ...... 4 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ....32 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ......5 5.1.1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ....32 5.1.2 GREASING ........32 INTRODUCTION ..........6 5.1.3 SERvICE ILLUSTRATION ....33 SAFETY ............7 MAINTENANCE ........35 GENERAL SAFETY ........
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WARRANTY Effective on products retailed on or after September 1, 2011. www.surgemaster.ca Register your product online at within 30 days of purchase to activate warranty. This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, for a period of Three (3) Years for Consumer One (1) Year for Commercial/Rental from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with the Operating and Maintenance Instructions...
Surge-Master TRAILER WOODSPLITTER DELIVERY INSPECTION REPORT This form must be filled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and the customer at the time of deliv- ery. Customer’s Name Dealer Name Address Address City, State/Province, Code City, State/Province, Code Phone Number ( Phone Number ( Contact Name...
Always refer to the serial number of your Surge-Master Trailer Woodsplitter when ordering parts or re- questing service or other information. The serial number plates are located where indicated. Please mark the numbers in the spaces provided for easy reference. SE50 SE60 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Model Number ____________________________________________________...
Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator's Manual. SE50 SE60 This manual covers the Surge-Master SE50 & SE60 Trailer Woodsplitters. Use the Table of Contents and Index as a guide to locate required information. Refer to your engine instruction manual for specific operating, maintenance instructions and requirements.
SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This Safety Alert symbol means The Safety Alert symbol identifies ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! important safety messages on the YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Surge-Master Woodsplitter and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death.
SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and 1. Read and understand the maintenance of your Surge-Master Trailer Wood- Operator’s Manual and all splitter. YOU must ensure that you and anyone safety signs before operat- else who is going to operate, maintain or work ing, maintaining, adjusting or around the Woodsplitter be familiar with the op- unplugging the Woodsplitter.
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES 1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one 6. This equipment is dangerous to children and of the main concerns in designing and de- persons unfamiliar with its operation. The veloping a machine. However, every year operator should be a responsible, properly many accidents occur which could have been trained and physically able person familiar...
SAFETY TRAINING SAFETY SIGNS 1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all 1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, times. our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an 2.
PREPARATION 5. Clear working area of stones, branches or hidden obstacles that might be hooked or snagged, causing injury or damage. 1. Never operate the tractor and machine until you have read and completely understand this 6. Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. manual, the Tractor and Engine Operator's Manual, and each of the Safety Messages 7.
OPERATING SAFETY 1. Please remember it is important that you read 11. Always load logs by holding on the sides, not and heed the safety signs on the Woodsplitter. the top and bottom. Clean or replace all safety signs if they can- not be clearly read and understood.
HYDRAULIC SAFETY STORAGE SAFETY 1. Make sure that all the components in the hy- 1. Store the unit in an area away from human draulic system are kept in good condition and activity. are clean. 2. Do not permit children to play on or around the 2.
2.11 TRANSPORT SAFETY 2.12 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. 1. Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of machinery on Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. public roads. 2. Follow good shop practices. 2.
2.13 GAS MOTOR SAFETY 14 DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. If engine is flooded, place throttle in "FAST" position and crank until engine starts. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATING 15. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS metal tool as this may cause flywheel to shatter THAT CAME WITH YOUR ENGINE.
2.14 SIGN-OFF FORM Surge-Master follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the Woodsplitter must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and the area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. SE60 SE50 Z94119 Z94123 Z94124 REMEMBER - If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without signs, new signs must be applied.
OPERATION TO THE NEW OPERATOR OPERATING SAFETY OR OWNER • Read and understand the Operator’s Man- ual and all safety signs before operating, The Surge-Master Trailer Woodsplitter is designed servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging. to split any kind of wood or log. Be familiar with the machine before starting.
MACHINE COMPONENTS engine mounted next to the ram, that provides Model SE50 Surge-Master Trailer Woodsplitter power to a hydraulic pump. The axle frame is consists of a push block on the end of a hydraulic used as an oil reservoir. Pressurized oil from the cylinder pushing into a wedge for splitting wood.
MACHINE BREAK-IN PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Although there are no operational restrictions on Efficient and safe operation of the Surge-Master the Trailer Woodsplitter when used for the first Trailer Woodsplitter requires that each operator time, it is recommended that the following me- reads and understands the operating procedures chanical items be checked: and all related safety precautions outlined in this...
ATTACHING/UNHOOKING The Trailer Woodsplitter should always be located on a level, dry area that is free of debris and other foreign objects. When attaching the machine to a tow unit, follow this procedure: 1. Make sure that all bystanders, especially small children, are clear of the working area.
CONTROLS Before starting to work, all operators should familiarize themselves with the location and function of the controls. Review your engines instruction manual for specific instructions / requirements Gas Engine: A Subaru engine is used with the unit. Always read the engine instruction manual supplied with the machine for the detailed operating procedures.
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Hydraulic Controls: Model SE50 and SE60 Surge-Master Trailer Wood- are designed with one (1) hydraulic lever splitters to control the extending and retracting movement Retract Extend of the cylinder rod. Wedge Position Control Lever: This 3-position spring-loaded-to-center neutral le- ver controls the flow of oil to the cylinder.
FIELD OPERATION OPERATING SAFETY • Read and understand the Operator’s Manual • Clear the area of bystanders, especially and all safety signs before operating, servic- small children, before starting. ing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging. • Do not operate on slopes or side hills. •...
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Gradually open the choke. Slowly increase engine speed to maximum RPM. Place wood on the splitting frame against the wedge (SE50) or anvil (SE60). k. Move the lever toward the wood and hold to advance the push block (SE50) or wedge (SE60) towards the wood or log to start splitting.
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5. Stopping: a. Retract the piston all the way b. Release the control lever to stop the cylinder piston. c. Stop engine. 6. Emergency Stopping: Release control lever and stop en- gine if an emergency occurs. Cor- rect emergency situation before starting engine and resuming work.
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An optional 4 segment wedge is available- for both SE50 and SE60. SE50 4 segment wedge slips over the sin- gle blade. A 4-way wedge with a safety U-bolt retainer is available for the SE60.
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10. Horizontal to Vertical: M o d e l S E 6 0 u n i t s a r e designed with a pivoting splitter beam that latches on the main frame to allow it to be used in the horizontal or vertical configura- tion.
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12. Operating Hints: a. Hold the hydraulic lever in the wedge extend direction until the wedge reaches the base or the log/wood splits. Move it in the opposite direction to retract the wedge. b. Always keep the working area neat and clean to pre- vent tripping.
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TRANSPORTING TRANSPORT SAFETY • Comply with provincial / state and local laws • Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic. governing highway safety and movement of • Always install transport locks, pins or brackets machinery on public roads. before transporting. •...
6. Drain fuel, turn fuel valve OFF. 7. Select an area that is dry, level and free of debris. SE50 8. Unhook from tractor or tow unit. Fig. 17 STORED 9. If the machine cannot be placed inside, cover with a waterproof tar- paulin and tie securely in place.
4. Hydraulic Fluid Capacities: Use a Dexron 3 Automatic Transmission Fluid. • Follow good shop practices. Model Capacity SE50 11 L (2.64 gal) Keep service area clean and dry. SE60 11 L (2.64 gal) Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.
5.1.3 SERVICE ILLUSTRATION See Service Record Chart This illustration shows the general location of service points for all models in this manual. Refer to your engine instruction manual for specific maintenance instructions / requirements On a regular Engine Oil: check and top up basis check all daily or every 8 hrs, change oil nuts, bolts and...
5.1.4 SERVICE RECORD CHART See Lubrication and Maintenance sections for details of service. Copy this page to continue record. Refer to your engine instruction manual for specific maintenance instructions / requirements 40 Hours or 50 Hours or 8 Hours or Daily 100 Hours or Annually Weekly Annually...
MAINTENANCE By following a careful service and maintenance program for your machine, you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation 5.2.1 CLEANING AIR CLEANER 1. Review your engines instruction man- ual for specific instructions / require- ments 2. Place all controls in neutral, stop and dis- able engine before maintaining.
5.2.2 CHANGING ENGINE OIL Review your engines instruction man- ual for specific instructions / require- ments Place all controls in neutral, stop and dis- able engine before maintaining. Allow the engine to cool before changing the oil. Hot oil can cause burns if it con- tacts exposed skin.
Snug up by hand and then tighten 1/2 turn. Run the machine for 1-2 minutes while op- erating cylinder and check filter head for oil leaks. SE50 If leaks are found around the filter, tighten slightly. If leaks persist repeat steps 6-9. Fig. 28 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FILTER 10.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Always wear the appropriate safety gear when trouble shooting, performing maintenance or working around the machine. This includes but is not limited to: • Hard hat for protection to the head. • Face mask for protection to the face and eyes. •...
SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE MODEL SE50 SE60 MOUNTING Trailer Mounted ENGINE MODEL Suburu EA190V HORSEPOWER 5.5 HP CYLINDER DIAMETER 4" CYLINDER STROKE 24" SPLITTING FORCE 20 ton CYCLE TIME 14 Sec STANDARD VALVE TYPE Auto Return Detent...
This is an ideal way to save time #W4110 #2064A520 SHELF KIT For models: SE60, SE50 Helps keep your wood on the beam #2064A520 #2064A515 PLAIN FENDER KIT For models: SE60, SE50 Bolt on, easy to install.
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