User manual

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H8170/H8171 Hydraulic/Electric Log Splitter
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may
result in serious person-
al injury.
Follow the maintenance schedule below and refer
to any specific instructions given in this section.
Before each use, check for:
• Low hydraulic fluid level.
• Loose hardware.
• Leaking hydraulic fluid.
• Any other unsafe or abnormal condition.
Every 150 hours of use:
• Replace old hydraulic fluid with new.
As needed:
• Remove rust from the splitting wedge and
apply rust-preventative touch-up paint to bare
surfaces.
Schedule
Checking/Adding
Hydraulic Fluid
The oil fill plug on the Model H8170/H8171 has a
dipstick attached. The fill plug is located under the
bleed screw on the back of the splitter.
To check the fluid level:
1. Use the front lifting handle to raise the split-
ter to a vertical position, motor end up. Make
sure the ram is fully retracted and have an
assistant hold the splitter steady.
2. Use an 8mm hex wrench to remove the fill
plug/dipstick, as shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9. Removing the oil fill plug.
Cleaning
For optimum performance from your log splitter,
clean it with a brush after every use and wipe it
down occasionally with a rag. To prevent rusting,
dry the log splitter thoroughly after every use.
3. Wipe off the dipstick and use it to check the
oil level as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10. Checking the fluid level.
Oil Fill Plug
Add Range
Full Range