MTD 580 Series Operator's Manual page 11

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8. Use control handle to engage the wedge to the
farthest extended position. Then retract the wedge.
9. Refill tank as specified on the dipstick.
10. Extend and retract the wedge 12 complete cycles
to remove trapped air in the system (the system is
"self-bleeding").
11. Refill reservoir within range marked on the dipstick.
See Figure 3-13.
WARNING: Much of the original
fluid has been drawn into the cylinder
and hoses. Make certain to refill the
reservoir to prevent damage to the
hydraulic pump. Failure to refill the tank
will void unit's warranty.
NOTE: Some fluid may overflow from the vent plug as
the system builds heat and the fluid expands and seeks a
balanced level.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the log splitter without the
proper amount of transmission fluid in the reservoir tank.
8. Use control handle to engage the wedge to the
farthest extended position. Then retract the wedge.
9. Refill tank as specified on the dipstick.
10. Extend and retract the wedge 12 complete cycles
to remove trapped air in the system (the system is
"self-bleeding").
11. Refill reservoir within range marked on the dipstick.
See Figure 3-13.
WARNING: Much of the original fluid has been drawn
into the cylinder and hoses. Make certain to refill the
reservoir to prevent damage to the hydraulic pump.
HYDRAULIC FLUID
ONLY
DEXRON III or
10 WEIGHT AW
50 hours of use. Use only a 10 micron hydraulic filter.
Order Part Number Hydraulic Filter 723-040 5
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ADD OIL BEFORE
OPERATING!
Maintain fluid level within
the ranges specified on the
dipstick. Do not overfill!
Check when fluid is cold and
with unit level. Never run
below this level. Pump will
be ruined. Change hydraulic
fluid every 100 hours of use.
Change hydraulic filter every
i2 0 7 3 9
Figure 3-13
3
Setting Up
Your Log
Splitter
WARNING
Much of the original
fluid has been drawn
into the cylinder and
hoses. Make certain to
refill the reservoir to
prevent damage to the
hydraulic pump. Failure
to refill the tank will void
unit's warranty.