North Star M1108D User Manual

1 TMM1108D ITEM NUMBER: 1108, 1109, 1114 SERIAL NUMBER: _____________________ Owner’s Manual Instructions for Assembly, Testing

Optional 4-Way Wedge Wings 10 4-Way Wedge Wings Wing Assembly 1. Unbox and identify components 2. Insert Nylon nuts into hex cutouts in wing 3.

Moving and Towing to the Job Site 11 WARNING The log splitter is heavy. It can crush and cause serious injury if it rolls out of control or tips ove

Moving and Towing to the Job Site 12 Towing: 1. Read instructions Review towing safety instructions in your vehicle manual. 2. Check tires Make

Moving and Towing to the Job Site 13 6. Tow to desired location Tow log splitter carefully to desired work site. (See Before Each Use s

Before Each Use-Inspection / Maintenance 14 Step One: Inspect and maintain log splitter before each use If the log splitter has been used previousl

Before Each Use-Inspection / Maintenance 15 5. Hydraulic system Check the hydraulic system carefully: 1. Visually inspect all hoses, tubing, clamp

Before Each Use-Inspection / Maintenance 16 9. Tires Make sure tires are fully inflated and in good repair if you will be towing the splitter. See

Before Each Use - Fueling 17 Step Two: Fueling WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when h

Before Each Use – Work Site Selection & Set-Up 18 Step Three: Work site selection and log splitter set-up WARNING It is important to select an

Before Each Use – Work Site Selection & Set-Up 19 4. Lock both outrigger legs DOWN Lock both the outrigger legs in the “DOWN” position.

Hazard Signal Word Definitions 2

Splitting Operation 20 WARNING Before starting this log splitter, review the following instructions and safety information for safe operation of the

Splitting Operation 21 1. Put on protective clothing / gear Wear the following protective clothing and safety gear: 1) Eye protection. Always wea

Splitting Operation 22 b) Set to Vertical position 1) Lock rear outrigger leg in down position. 2) Pull out horizontal lock catch pin, gras

Splitting Operation 23 FIG02218 5. Load log Load log onto beam with a cut end against the endplate – positioned for a lengthwise cut. Notes: a)

Splitting Operation 24 SPLIT CONTROL LEVER OPERATIONSPLIT CONTROL LEVER OPERATION 6. Extend wedge Move Split Control Lever toward endplate to extend

Splitting Operation 25 SPLIT CONTROL LEVER OPERATION WARNING: NEVER attempt to remove a stuck log by: • Modifying the splitter. • Adding attac

Storage 26 WARNING Gasoline vapors can ignite and cause a fire. Select a well-ventilated storage away from sources of heat, flame, or spa

Periodic Maintenance 27 In addition to the maintenance performed with each use, periodic maintenance should also be performed according to the follow

Periodic Maintenance 28 7. Dispose of used oil at an oil recycling center. Used hydraulic oil is hazardous waste. 8. Extend and retract wedge 5 (fi

Troubleshooting 29 WARNING Before troubleshooting or attempting to service, read the following safety instructions to avoid serious injury to the op

Table of Contents 3 About Your Log Splitter 4 Safety Label Locations 5 Machine Components Identification 7 Initial

Specifications 30 1108, 1109, 1114 Hydraulic Fluid Type…………. 10wt AW32, ASLE H-150, or ISO32 Coupler Size…………………… 2” Ball Maximum Towing Speed………

Parts Breakdown – Exploded View 1108, 1109, 1114 – Rev D 31 Fig. 02415

Parts Breakdown – Exploded View 1108, 1109, 1114 – Rev D 32 Item Part No. Description Qty. Model Item Part no. Description Qty. Model 1 82140

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation 33 WARNING Carefully read and make sure you understand the following safety information before

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation 34 ● Tires. Be sure the tires are fully inflated and in good repair before towing the log split

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation 35 o Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug, and move all control valve handles back and fo

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation 36 Safety – During Use General Safety During Use WARNING: Before starting this log splitter, re

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation 37 • NOTE for vertical position loading: Place the log on the endplate and turn it until it le

Assembly Instructions 38 Closely inspect all log splitter components. If you have missing components, contact Customer Service at 1-800-270-0810. If

Assembly Instructions 39

About Your Log Splitter 4 Thank you for purchasing your Northstar log splitter! About Your Log Splitter: This log splitter is a machine designed

Assembly Instructions 40 Step 1  Remove shipping crate  If there are rubber boots on the axles, remove and discard them  Slide Wheel onto Axle wit

Assembly Instructions 41 TowbarOutrigger Leg BoltCatch Pin Fig 02419Step 4  Connect an Outrigger Leg to front of Towbar using (1) Outrigger Leg Bolt

Assembly Instructions 42 Step 7  Fasten Horizontal Beam Lock to Beam using (2) Beam Bolts and (2) Beam nuts  Tighten Bolts to 37 lb-ft with a wrench

Assembly Instructions 43 Step 10  Slightly loosen Hose Clamp on loose end of Suction Hose  Slide Suction Hose onto the bottom fitting of the pump 

Assembly Instructions 44 Step 11b (1109 and 1114 models only)  Tighten Idle Control Bolts to 20 lb-ft with a wrench Idle ControlPlateIdle Contro

Assembly Instructions 45 Step 14  Raise beam to vertical position as described in the SPLITTING OPERATION section of the manual  Slightly loosen Ho

Safety Label Locations 5 Reference number Part Number Description 1 39259 Warning Decal 2 777887 Splitter Operati

Safety Label Locations 6 PN 778714VERTICAL LOCK POISONOUS GASThis product's use gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless gas that can ki

Machine Component Identification 7 Ref Description Ref Description 1 2” Ball Coupler 11 Endplate 2 Horizontal Lock 12 Outrigger Legs 3

Initial Set-Up 8 IMPORTANT! Engine is shipped without oil. DO NOT start the engine before adding oil. See Assembly Instructions section of this manua

Initial Set-Up 9 Step Four: Lubricate Keepers Pump grease into grease zerks found under each keeper. This will help prevent wear between the keepers a