Start-Up Procedure - Brave MVH1334C Owner/Operator And Safety Manual

Start-up Procedure

Do not start the engine. Follow all of the instructions in the "Start-up
Procedure" before operating the log splitter. Failure to follow this
recommendation will result in engine and hydraulic pump damage.
If this log splitter is purchased without an engine, the customer assumes all liabilities that
might arise from an engine that is incompatible with the design of the log splitter. Also,
any unauthorized changes or modifications to the log splitter will void all warranties.
IMPORTANT: The hydraulic system oil filter, for your log splitter, is not factory installed.
Make sure the filter is installed before attempting to fill the hydraulic tank or start the
engine. (Installation instructions are provided in the "Assembly Instructions" section and
are also printed on the side of the filter).
IMPORTANT: Before starting the engine, read the engine manufacturer's operating and
maintenance instruction manual. If an engine manual was not supplied with the log split-
ter, it is your responsibility to obtain a manual. Start by contacting the store where you
purchased the log splitter. If they cannot help you, contact the engine manufacturer.
1. Fill the hydraulic tank with SAE 10W or AW 32 tractor hydraulic oil or automatic trans-
mission fluid, such as Dexron VI, Mercon V, or equivalent. The tank is full when the
oil level is approximately one inch from the top of the tank. Do not tighten the fill cap
at this time.
NOTE: The total hydraulic system oil capacity for this unit is 9.2 gallons.
2. Fill the engine's crank case with the engine manufacturer's recommended oil.
3. Lubricate the surface of slide rail with grease. This will help to prevent wear between
the slide plates and the slide rail.
4. Remove the spark plug wire from the engine. This prevents the engine from starting
until the hydraulic pump and cylinder are completely filled with oil. Make sure the
spark plug wire is held away from the spark plug with string or other nonconductive
material.
5. Push the valve control handle to the forward position (towards the front of the
cylinder) with one hand. Pull the engine starter cord (about 15 times) with the other
hand, until the cylinder piston moves forward.
splitting wedge during this step).
NOTE: Extending the cylinder draws the hydraulic fluid through the system and expels
any trapped air in the cylinder.
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