Maintenance - Yard Works 60-3800-4 Instruction Manual

YW Log Split 60-3800-4 E

Maintenance

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SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE.
Check the level of hydraulic fluid before each use. Replace the hydraulic fluid at
the beginning of each season or if the fluid level is low. Use only the type of
fluid recommended by the manufacturer (DTE 24).
Check the hydraulic fluid level (Fig. 7 and 8)
1. Make sure the bleed screw (1) is closed.
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⁄WARNING:
OPERATION. ONCE RAISED, MAKE SURE THE LOG SPLITTER IS STABLE
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE.
2. Raise the motor end of the log
splitter. Make sure the splitter is
resting securely and will not fall.
3. Use the hex wrench to loosen the
fluid drain bolt (2).
4. Pull out the bolt with attached
dipstick.
5. Wipe the fluid off the dipstick.
6. Put the dipstick back in the fluid
tank and then pull it out again.
7. Check the fluid level. It should be
between the two notches (3) near
the end of the dipstick.
8. Add fluid if needed.
9. Replace the dipstick and tighten
the fluid drain bolt.
1/3/04 2:20 PM
DISCONNECT THE LOG SPLITTER FROM THE POWER
LIFTING THE LOG SPLITTER IS A TWO PERSON
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Fig. 8
Fig. 7