Surge master SE80CR Operator's Manual

Surge master SE80CR Operator's Manual

Trailer woodsplitter

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EMB Manufacturing Inc.
4144 Boomer Line · St. Clements, On · N0B 2M0 · Canada
Ph: (519) 699-9283 · Fax: (519) 699-4146
www.surgemaster.ca
www.embmfg.com
SE80CR
SE80CR
TRAILER WOODSPLITTER
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Before putting the SE Splitter into service:
Do not attempt to start or operate the wood splitter without thoroughly
reviewing this manual for safe and proper operation.
Keep this manual with the
machine at all times
PRINTED IN CANADA
Rev: 280214
PART NUMBER: Z97083

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  • Page 1 EMB Manufacturing Inc. 4144 Boomer Line · St. Clements, On · N0B 2M0 · Canada Ph: (519) 699-9283 · Fax: (519) 699-4146 www.surgemaster.ca www.embmfg.com SE80CR SE80CR TRAILER WOODSPLITTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL Before putting the SE Splitter into service: Do not attempt to start or operate the wood splitter without thoroughly reviewing this manual for safe and proper operation.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS DELIVERY INSPECTION REPORT ...... 4 4.6.1 GAS ENGINE: ........23 4.6.2 HYDRAULIC CONTROLS: ....24 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ......5 FIELD OPERATION ......25 LABELLING INFORMATION ........ 5 4.7.1. OPERATION: ........26 INTRODUCTION ........6 4.7.2 STOPPING: ........27 SAFETY ...........
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 4: Delivery Inspection Report

    Surge-Master TRAILER WOODSPLITTER DELIVERY INSPECTION REPORT To activate warranty, register your product online at www.surgemaster.com _________________________________________ Pre-Delivery Inspection  Customer’s Name Inspect for damage from shipping, immediately contact the shipping company if damage is found. Wood Processor _________________________________________ Hydraulic Splitter Controls Function Contact Name Hydraulic Cylinder Functions Hydraulic Reservoir Level...
  • Page 5: Serial Number Location

    Serial Number Please mark the numbers in the spaces provided for easy reference. SE80CR Splitter Model Number : Splitter Serial Number _____________________________________________ LABELLING INFORMATION As you begin to get familiar with your SurgeMaster product, you will notice that there are numerous labels located on the machine.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator's Manual. SE80CR This manual covers the Surge-Master SE80CR Trailer Woodsplitter. 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.
  • Page 7: Safety

    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.
  • Page 8: Safety Do's & Don'ts

    SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and • DO have a first-aid kit available for use should maintenance of your SurgeMaster Trailer Wood the need arise and know how Splitter. YOU must ensure that you and anyone to use it. else who is going to use, maintain or work around •...
  • Page 9: Equipment Safety Guidelines

    EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a ma- chine. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many acci- dents by observing the following precautions in this section.
  • Page 10: Safety Training

    SAFETY TRAINING 1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and 5. Know your controls and how to stop the manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, machine quickly in an emergency. Read this our efforts to provide safe equipment can manual thoroughly be wiped out by a single careless act of an Be certain only a properly trained and physi-...
  • Page 11: Preparation

    PREPARATION 1. Never use the engine and machine until the 4. Clear working area of stones, branches or operators have been adequately trained in the hidden obstacles that might be hooked or safe operation of the machine and have read snagged, causing injury or damage.
  • Page 12: Maintenance Safety

    MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor 8. Where replacement parts are necessary for maintenance is an invitation to trouble. periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine factory replacement parts must be used to 2. Follow good shop practices. restore your equipment to original specifica- •...
  • Page 13: Operating Safety

    OPERATING SAFETY Please remember it is important that you read and heed the safety signs on the Woodsplitter. Clean or replace all safety signs if they cannot be clearly read and understood. They are there for your safety, as well as the safety of others. The safe use of this machine is strictly up to you, the operator. 1.
  • Page 14: Hydraulic Safety

    HYDRAULIC SAFETY 2.10 TRANSPORT SAFETY 1. Comply with state and local laws governing 1. Make sure that all the components in the hy- safety and transporting of machinery on public draulic system are kept in good condition and roads. are clean. 2.
  • Page 15: Gas Motor Safety

    2.11 GAS MOTOR SAFETY BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS THAT CAME WITH YOUR ENGINE. WARNING: DO WARNING: DO NOT 1. ALWAYS DO remove the wire from the spark 1. DO NOT start the engine with out checking plug when servicing the engine or equipment fluid levels TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
  • Page 16: Sign-Off Form

    2.13 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.
  • Page 17: Safety Signs

    SAFETY SIGNS 1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times, 2. Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible. 3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign. 4. Safety signs in Section 3 each have a part number displayed with it. Use this part number when ordering replacement parts.
  • Page 18: Safety Sign Locations

    SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. 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. •...
  • Page 19: Operation & Features

    OPERATION & FEATURES TO THE NEW OPERATOR OPERATING SAFETY OR OWNER • Read and understand the Operator’s Man- ual and all safety signs before operating, The SurgeMaster Trailer Woodsplitter is designed servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging. to split any kind of wood or log. Be familiar with the machine before starting.
  • Page 20: Machine Components

    Both feature a gas ment. engine mounted next to the ram, that provides In addition, model SE80CR Splitter can be used in power to a hydraulic pump. vertical or horizontal configuration. Control...
  • Page 21: Machine Break-In

    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...
  • Page 22: Attaching/Unhooking

    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.
  • Page 23: Controls

    Review your engines instruction manual for specific instructions / requirements 4.6.1 GAS ENGINE: A Honda GCV160 engine is featured with the SE80CR. Always read the engine instruction manual supplied with the machine for the detailed operating procedures. Starting rope:...
  • Page 24: Hydraulic Controls

    4.6.2 HYDRAULIC CONTROLS: Model SE80CR Surge-Master Trailer Woodsplit- ters are designed with one (1) hydraulic lever to control the extending and retracting movement of Retract Extend 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.
  • Page 25: Field Operation

    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. •...
  • Page 26: Operation

    4.7.1. OPERATION: a. Move the machine into its work- ing position next to the wood to be split. b. Set park brake if connected to tow vehicle. c. Lower and check that the stand is locked with the snapper pin. d.
  • Page 27: Stopping

    4.7.2 STOPPING: a. Retract the piston all the way b. Release the control lever to stop the Retract Extend cylinder piston. c. Stop engine. 4.7.3 EMERGENCY STOPPING: Release control lever and stop engine if an emergency occurs. Correct emer- gency situation before starting engine and resuming work.
  • Page 28: Wedge Configuration

    All Woodsplitters come from the factory equipped with a single blade wedge. An optional 4 segment wedge is available for the SE80CR woodsplitters. The 4 segment wedges can be used at any time with smaller logs or pieces of wood.
  • Page 29: Horizontal To Vertical

    4.7.6 HORIZONTAL TO VERTICAL: M o d e l S E 8 0 C R 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.
  • Page 30: Operating Hints

    4.7.8 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.
  • Page 31: Transporting

    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. •...
  • Page 32: Storage

    STORAGE STORAGE SAFETY • Store the unit in an area away from human activity. • Do not permit children to play on or around the stored machine. • Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support the frame with planks if required. After the season's use, the machine should be thoroughly inspected and prepared for storage.
  • Page 33: Service And Maintenance

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SAFETY 3. Engine Gasoline: Use a standard automotive unleaded gasoline for all operating conditions. • Follow ALL the operating, maintenance and safety information in the manual. Fuel tank capacity: 0.93 L (.98 US qt) • Support the machine with blocks or safety stands when working beneath it.
  • Page 34: Service Illustration

    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 basis check all nuts, bolts and screws and en- sure they are all...
  • Page 35 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...
  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Place a pan under the filter head. Remove the oil filter, grasp the filter firmly and turn counter-clockwise. An oil filter SE80CR wrench may be used if required. Find and inspect the "O" ring, replace if dam- aged or worn. Apply a light coat of oil to the "O"...
  • Page 37: Trouble Shooting Chart

    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. •...
  • Page 38: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE SE80CR Trailer Wood Splitter Mounting Trailer Mounted Engine Model Honda GCV160 Displacement 160 cm3 (9.8 cu in) Cylinder Diameter 4" Cylinder Stroke 24" Splitting Force 20 ton Cycle Time 14 Sec...
  • Page 39: Bolt Torque

    BOLT TORQUE CHECKING BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt. Torque figures indicated above are valid for non-greased or non-oiled threads and heads unless oth- erwise specified.
  • Page 40: Hydraulic Fitting Torque

    HYDRAULIC FITTING TORQUE Tightening Flare Type Tube Fittings * Tube Nut Size Torque Recommended Size Across Value• Turns To Tighten Flats (After Finger 1. Check flare and flare seat for defects Tightening) that might cause leakage. 2. Align tube with fitting before tighten- (in.) (in.) (N.m)
  • Page 41: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Call your dealer for pricing and availability #W4120 4 WAY SPLITTING WEDGE For model: SE80 4 way splitting wedge, Boost your productivity and make quick work out of chunks by splitting into four pieces at once. This is an ideal way to save time #W4120...
  • Page 42: Index

    INDEX OPERATION ATTACHING/UNHOOKING ......22 ATTACHING ............22 CONTROLS ............ 23 FIELD OPERATION ........25 BOLT TORQUE ..........41 MACHINE BREAK-IN ........21 BREAK-IN ............21 MACHINE COMPONENTS ......20 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST ..... 21 STORAGE............32 CHECKLIST ............21 TRANSPORTING..........31 COMPONENTS ..........20 CONTROLS ............23 RESPONSIBLE .............

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