North Star M11954H Owner's Manual page 9

4. Step Four: Verify
Hydraulic oil level
5, Step Five:
Lubricate slide
rail beam.
Initial Unpacking & Set-Up
Verify hydraulic oil level.
Note: Hydraulic reservoir is shipped with oil.
1. Check hydraulic oil level:
a) Make sure engine is off and the cylinder is fully retracted.
b) Relieve all hydraulic system pressure by moving Split Control Lever back and forth
several times.
c) Remove hydraulic oil fill cap. Verify that oil level is 1" from top of hydraulic
reservoir (not including fill neck)
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.
2. If hydraulic oil level is low:
Add 10 wt. AW32, ASLE H-150, or ISO 32 oil to 1" from top.
Note: The log splitter comes filled with LIGHT 150-ISO 32 hydraulic oil. If the
log splitter will be run for long periods of time in outdoor temperatures above
o
70 F, we recommend changing the hydraulic oil to DEXTRON III.
3. Replace fill cap.
Lubricate the surface of the slide rail beam with engine oil. This will help
prevent wear between the slide plates and beam.
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