North Star M110800J.1 Owner's Manual page 10

Step Four:
Lubricate Keepers
Grease
Zerks
Note: Log Cradle is not
shown in picture below for
better viewing purposes.
Initial Setup
11. Start engine and use control valve handle to extend and retract wedge five (5) times
to remove air from the high-pressure lines.
12. With wedge retracted, check oil level again. Fill if necessary.
WARNING: NEVER remove the hydraulic oil fill cap when the engine is
running or hot. Hot oil can escape causing severe burns. Allow log splitter to cool
completely before removing hydraulic oil fill cap.
Note: If the log splitter will be run for long periods of time in outdoor temperatures
above 70°F, we recommend changing the hydraulic oil to DEXTRON III.
Pump grease into grease zerks found under each keeper. This will help prevent
wear between the keepers and beam.
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