Maintenance Schedule - Wallenstein WX540 Operator's Manual

Service and Maintenance
9.2.3 Engine Fuel
For complete fuel information and use at high altitudes, see
the engine manufacturer's manual.
Fuel must meet the following specifications:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• Minimum of 87 octane / 87 AKI (91 RON).
• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable if
the fuel is fresh (less than three months old).
If the machine will be in storage for longer than three months,
replace the fuel with one of the following fuel types:
• An alkylate fuel
• An engineered fuel that is high octane, ethanol-free, and
formulated with power detergent to prevent the buildup of
insoluble solids (deposits).
For instructions, see Replace the Engine Fuel on page 30.
9.2.4 Grease
Use an SAE multi-purpose high temperature grease with extreme
pressure (EP) performance. An SAE multipurpose lithium-based
grease is an acceptable substitute.
9.2.5 Hydraulic Fluid
Use Dexron® III automatic transmission fluid (ATF) for all
operating conditions.
The following ATFs are acceptable substitutes:
• Dexron VI
• Mercon®

9.3 Maintenance Schedule

Perform maintenance procedures at time shown or hour
interval, whichever comes first.
As Required
Check the condition of all hydraulic lines, hoses and fittings.
Replace any that are damaged.
Remove any entangled material from splitter.
Check that all fasteners are tight.
Every 8 hours or Daily
Check fuel level
Check engine oil level.
Clean the engine air-intake grille
Every 40 hours or Annually
Check hydraulic fluid level.
Inspect hydraulic fluid quality
Grease frame slide, hinges, pivot
points
Every 100 hours or Annually
Grease axle bearings
Check tire pressure
Change hydraulic fluid and filter
Clean machine. Remove debris
and entangled material.
Change fuel filter
Every 200 hours or Annually
Clean the engine air filter
Change the engine oil
Every 600 hours or Every 6 Years
Change the engine air filter
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WX540, WX540L
Log Splitter
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See rating on tire
sidewall
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See engine manual
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