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Setting Up

Your Log

Splitter

WARNING

Figure 3-1

Preparing the Log Splitter

1. Lubricate the beam area (where the splitting wedge

will slide) with engine oil; do not use grease.

2. Remove vented reservoir dipstick, which is located

next to the hydraulic filter on top of the reservoir

tank. See Figure 3-12.

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3. The log splitter may have been shipped with hydraulic

fluid in the reservoir tank. If not, fill the reservoir tank

with hydraulic fluid included with this unit (if equipped)

or approved fluids which include Dexron® III /

Mercon® III automatic transmission fluid, a 10 Weight

AW hydraulic oil or Pro-Mix™ AW-32 Hydraulic Oil.

NOTE: The reservoir tank has a capacity of 7 gallons.

4. Check fluid level using the dipstick. Do not overfill.

5. Replace vented dipstick securely, tightening it until the

top of the threads are flush with top of the pipe.

6. Disconnect the spark plug and prime the pump by

pulling the recoil starter as far as it will go. Repeat

approximately 10 times.

7. Reconnect the spark plug wire and start engine

following instructions in the OPERATION section.

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