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Do NOT make any adjustments without first stopping the engine,
disconnecting the spark plug wire and grounding it against the engine.
Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any
adjustments or repairs.
Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your log splitter for all engine
maintenance.
NOTE:
When draining oil from the engine on this log splitter, shield the hoses from any oil that may
run down the frame and drip onto the hoses. Thoroughly wipe any residual oil off the log splitter and
hoses after completing service.
Tire Pressure
The max recommended operating pressure is 30 psi. Do not, under any circumstances,
exceed the manufacturer's recommended psi. Maintain equal pressure on all tires.
Excessive pressure when seating beads may cause the tire/rim assembly to
burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury. Refer to the sidewall of
the tire for the recommended pressure.
Hydraulic Fluid
Check the hydraulic fluid level
in the log splitter reservoir tank
before each use. Maintain the
fluid level within the range
specified on the dipstick at all
times.
Change the hydraulic fluid in
the reservoir every 100 hours of
operation. The filter should also
be changed with each hydraulic
fluid change. Follow the steps
below:
1.
Place a suitable oil
collection container
under the tank.
2.
If your engine has a
horizontal engine set-up
shown in Figure 18, see
Figure 18 for changing the
hydraulic fluid.
3.
If your engine has a
vertical engine set-up
shown in Figure 19, see
Figure 19 for changing
the hydraulic fluid.
4.
Disconnect the suction
hose from the bottom of the reservoir tank. See Figure 18 for horizontal
engines or Figure 19 for vertical engines.
5.
Carefully un-thread the inlet filter and clean it with penetrating oil. See
Figure 20.
6.
Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
NOTE:
The reservoir tank has a capacity of approximately 3 gallons (11.3562 liters) and the
entire hydraulic system has a capacity of 4.75 gallons (17.9807 liters).
WARNING
WARNING
Suction
Hose
Figure 18
Suction
Hose
Figure 19
SERVICE
7.
Reinstall the
filter inlet
screen and
suction hose.
Tighten the
hose clamp.
8.
Check the
fluid level
using the
dipstick. Do
not overfill.
NOTE:
Approved fluids
include Shell
Tellus® S2 M 32
Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III/Mercon® Automatic
Transmission Fluid, Pro-Select™ AW-32 Hydraulic
Oil or 10WAW-ISO Viscosity Grade 32 Hydraulic
Oil. It is recommended that fluids not be mixed.
9.
Replace the vented dipstick securely,
tightening it until the top of the
threads are flush with top of the pipe.
10.
Disconnect the spark plug and
prime the pump by pulling the recoil
starter as far as it will go. Repeat
approximately 10 times.
11.
Reconnect the spark plug wire and start
the engine following the instructions in
the Engine Operator's Manual.
12.
Use the control handle to engage the wedge to the farthest extended
position. Then retract the wedge.
13.
Refill the reservoir within range marked on the dipstick. See Figure 21.
14.
Extend and retract the wedge 12 complete cycles to remove trapped air in
the system (the system is "self-bleeding").
Inlet
Much of the original fluid has been drawn into the cylinder and hoses.
Filter
Make certain to refill the reservoir to prevent damage to the hydraulic
pump. Failure to refill the tank will void the log splitter'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. Do not operate the log splitter without the proper amount
of transmission fluid in the reservoir tank.
15.
Maintain the fluid level within the range specified on the dipstick at all
times. When checking the fluid, always make sure to tighten the dipstick
until the top of the threads are flush with the top of the pipe.
NOTE:
Always dispose of any used hydraulic fluid and engine oil at approved recycling centers
only.
16.
Contaminants in the fluid may damage the hydraulic components. Flushing
the reservoir tank and hoses with kerosene whenever service is performed
on the tank, hydraulic pump or valve is recommended. Contact an authorized
Inlet
service dealer.
Filter
Hose Clamps
Check the clamps on the return hose before each use and check the clamps on the
suction hose once a season.
Hydraulic Filter
Change the hydraulic filter every 50 hours of operation. Use a 10 micron hydraulic
filter only. Order part number 723-0405.
8
Inlet Filter
Figure 20
Dipstick
MAX
MIN
Hydraulic Fluid
Only
Figure 21
WARNING
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