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Service and Maintenance
9. Service and Maintenance
Regular preventive maintenance can improve performance and
prolong the life of the machine. Machine maintenance is your
responsibility.
9.1 Service and Maintenance Safety
WARNING!
Risk of serious personal injury. Stop engine
before performing ANY service or maintenance
procedure. Reinstall all covers and shields
removed before putting machine back into
service.
WARNING!
Before you start service or maintenance work:
• Set the machine to a safe condition.
• Wait for the machine to cool down. Engine
components and fl uids may be hot enough to
cause burns.
• Read and understand all of the service and
maintenance safety information.
WARNING!
Wear the personal protective equipment (PPE)
that is required to complete the work safely.
This includes, but is not limited to a hard hat,
hearing protection, a face shield, protective
footwear, a respirator, and heavy gloves.
Place the machine in a safe condition before you start any
service or maintenance:
SAFE CONDITION
1. Turn off the chain saw and remove it from the holder.
2. Remove the winch rope and strap from the log, and then
wind the winch rope into the winch.
3. Pull back and hold the splitter control to retract the push
block.
4. Move the hydraulic controls to neutral.
5. Stop the machine.
For instructions, see Stop the Machine on page 34.
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6. Operate each hydraulic control to relieve the pressure.
7. Remove all material from the entry chute, log chute,
splitter, and exit chute.
For more information, see Remove Firewood from the
Exit Chute on page 51.
8. Disconnect the engine spark-plug wire. Keep the spark-
plug wire away from the spark plug to prevent the engine
from being started accidentally.
• Follow good shop practices:
- Keep the work area clean and dry.
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- Ground electrical outlets and tools.
- Have adequate light for good visibility.
• Use tools that are in good condition and correct for the
task. Make sure that you understand how to use the tools
before performing any service work.
• Never operate an engine inside a closed building. The
exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
• Never work under equipment unless it is securely
supported with blocks.
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• Always have a minimum of two people present during
maintenance or service. Do not work alone in case an
emergency situation occurs.
• When replacement parts are necessary, use genuine
factory replacement parts to restore your equipment
to original specifications. The manufacturer cannot be
responsible for injuries or damages caused by use of
unapproved parts or accessories.
• Keep a fire extinguisher and first aid kit readily accessible at
all times.
• Do not use gasoline or diesel fuel to clean parts. Use a
regular cleanser.
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Firewood Processor
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