Yard Works 60-3800-4 Instruction Manual page 14

YW Log Split 60-3800-4 E
Maintenance - continued
Replace hydraulic fluid (Fig. 9 and 10)
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⁄WARNING:
OPERATION. ONCE RAISED, MAKE SURE THE LOG SPLITTER IS STABLE
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE.
1. Place a 4 L (or larger) pan (1)
under the motor end of the log
splitter.
2. Use the hex wrench to loosen the
fluid drain bolt (2) and remove the
bolt with attached dipstick.
3. Raise the splitting wedge end of
the log splitter to allow the fluid to
drain into the pan. Lower the
splitter when it is empty.
Note: Dispose of used fluid
properly.
4. Raise the motor end of the splitter
and make sure it is secure
(Fig. 10).
5. Pour approximately 3.2 L of
approved hydraulic fluid into the
tank.
6. Check the fluid level with the
dipstick. Add more fluid if needed.
7. Replace the fluid drain bolt (2) and
tighten securely.
8. Lower the log splitter.
Sharpen the splitting wedge
After a period of use, the splitting
wedge may need to be sharpened.
Use a fine-toothed file or rasp to
remove burrs or to refresh crushed
areas.
1/3/04 2:20 PM
LIFTING THE LOG SPLITTER IS A TWO PERSON
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Fig. 9
Fig. 10