Maintenance & Adjustments
WARNING!
Do not make any adjustments without
first stopping the engine, disconnecting the spark plug
wire and grounding it against the engine. Always wear
safety glasses during operation or while performing
any adjustments or repairs.
Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator's manual packed with your log
splitter for all engine maintenance.
NOTE: When draining oil from the engine on this log splitter,
shield the hoses from any oil that may run down the frame and
drip onto the hoses. Thoroughly wipe any residual oil off the log
splitter and hoses after completing service.
Tire Pressure
The max recommended operating pressure is 30 psi. Do not, under
any circumstances, exceed the manufacturer's recommended psi.
Maintain equal pressure on all tires.
WARNING!
Excessive pressure when seating beads
may cause the tire/rim assembly to burst with force
sufficient to cause serious injury. Refer to the
sidewall of the tire for the recommended pressure.
Hydraulic Fluid
Check the hydraulic fluid level in the log splitter reservoir
tank before each use. Maintain the fluid level within the range
specified on the dipstick at all times.
Change the hydraulic fluid in the reservoir every 100 hours of
operation. The filter should also be changed with each hydraulic
fluid change. Follow the steps below:
1.
Place a suitable oil collection container under the tank.
2.
If your engine has a horizontal engine set-up shown in Figure
6-1, See Figure 6-1 for changing the hydraulic fluid.
Suction
Hose
Figure 6-1
3.
If your engine has a vertical set-up shown in Figure 6-2, see
Figure 6-2 for changing the hydraulic fluid.
Suction
Hose
4.
Disconnect the suction hose from the bottom of the
reservoir tank. See Figure 6-1 for horizontal engines or
Figure 6-2 for vertical engines.
5.
Carefully un-thread the inlet filter and clean it with
penetrating oil. See Figure 6-3.
Inlet Filter
6.
Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
Inlet
Filter
NOTE: The reservoir tank has a capacity of 3 gallons and the
entire hydraulic system has a capacity of approximately 4.7
gallons.
Inlet
Filter
Figure 6-2
Figure 6-3
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