Product Manual

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Periodic Maintenance
In addition to the maintenance performed with each use, periodic maintenance should also be performed according to the
following schedule.
WARNING
ALWAYS shut off the engine, disconnect the spark plug, and relieve system pressure
before cleaning, adjusting, or repairing the splitter. Relieve system pressure by moving Split
Control Lever back and forth several times.
IMPORTANT:
If a part needs replacement, only use parts that meet the manufacturer’s specifications. Replacement parts that do not
meet specifications may result in a safety hazard or poor operation of the log splitter.
1. Engine
maintenance
As specified in
engine manual
Perform engine maintenance as specified in the engine owner’s manual.
2. Hydraulic oil
change
Annually / 100
hours
Change hydraulic oil.
WARNING: High fluid pressures and temperatures are developed in hydraulic
log splitters. Hydraulic fluid escaping through a pin hole sized opening can burn
or puncture skin, resulting in wounds that could cause blood poisoning, infection,
disability, gangrene, amputation, or death. Therefore, the following instructions
should be heeded at all times when inspecting or servicing the hydraulic
components of the log splitter:
• NEVER check for leaks with your hand. Leaks can be located by holding a
piece of cardboard or wood (at least two feet long) with your hand at one end
and passing the other end over the suspected area (wear eye protection). Look
for discoloration of the cardboard or wood.
• NEVER adjust the pressure setting of the pump or valve.
• If injured by escaping fluid, no matter how small the wound is, see a doctor at
once. A typical injection injury may be a small puncture wound that does not
look serious. However, severe infection or reaction can result if proper
medical treatment is not administered immediately by a doctor who is familiar
with injection injuries.
1. Use 10 wt AW32, ASLE H-150, or ISO32 oil.
2. Relieve hydraulic system pressure by moving Split Control Lever back and
forth several times.
3. Remove hydraulic oil dipstick.
WARNING: NEVER remove the hydraulic oil dipstick when the engine is
running or hot. Hot oil can escape causing severe burns. Allow log splitter to
cool completely before removing hydraulic oil dipstick.
4. Remove the drain plug from the hydraulic tank to drain the hydraulic oil
into a 10 gallon pan.
5. Remove suction strainer and wipe off debris with a dry cloth.
6. Fill the hydraulic tank with wedge retracted.
7. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
8. Pull on the starter grip recoil at least 20 times so that hydraulic fluid has
cycled through the pump
9. Reconnect the spark plug wire to the spark plug
10. Dispose of used oil at an oil-recycling center. Used hydraulic oil is hazardous
waste.
11. Extend and retract wedge 5 (five) times to purge air from the system.
12. Check hydraulic oil level and fill if necessary. Note: Do not thread in the oil
dipstick when checking the hydraulic oil level.
3. Spark
arrestor
muffler
As specified in
the engine
owner’s manual
If the engine is equipped with a spark arrester muffler, clean and inspect it
regularly (follow engine manufacturer’s service instructions).
Replace if damaged.