Product Manual

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Before Each Use-Inspection/Maintenance
• Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug, and move all control valve handles back and forth to
relieve pressure before changing or adjusting hydraulic system components such as hoses,
tubing, fittings or other components.
• 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.
6. Hydraulic oil level
Check the hydraulic oil level. Fill as needed. Note: Do not thread in the oil dipstick when checking
hydraulic oil level.
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
dipstick.
7. Engine
Inspect and perform engine maintenance as directed in the engine section of this manual.
8. Spark arrestor
muffler
If the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor muffler, clean and inspect it regularly (follow spark
arrestor service instructions found in the engine section of this manual).
Replace if damaged.
9. Tires
Make sure tires are fully inflated and in good repair if you will be towing the splitter.
See tire sidewall for recommended tire pressure.
WARNING:
• Do not over-inflate tires. Serious injury can occur if tire explodes.
• When seating a bead after repair, do not exceed 30 PSI. Pressures higher than 30 PSI can cause
the tire and wheel to rupture and explode.
10. Shields/guards
Replace all guards and shields after servicing the log splitter.
Oil dipstick
Hydraulic oil