Getting Started; General Description; Log Splitter Preperation - PowerTek 825 Operation & Maintenance Manual

GETTING STARTED

Read carefully before attempting to install, operate or service the POWERTEK LOG
SPLITTER. Retain this information for future references.
Your POWERTEK LOG SPLITTER is American made and constructed of the best
material available to do the job. Your safety has been considered in every feature and
component of your POWERTEK LOG SPLITTER.
The gasoline engine operates a pump, which supplies high-pressure oil to the cylinder by
way of the control valve and high-pressure hoses. When the control valve is moved to the
forward extend position, oil is allowed to flow through the hoses to the rear of the cylinder
which, in turn, forces the ram to extend outward toward the wedge. When the control lever is
reversed and put in the retract position, the direction of the oil flow is changed and the high-
pressure oil is forced into the front of the cylinder, there by retracting the ram. A large reservoir
stores and cools the hydraulic oil and incorporates a high-density screen to filter out any foreign
particles and, therefore greatly wends the life of your POWERTEK LOG SPLITTER. A
safety relief valve is preset at the factory to protect the hydraulic system from excessive
pressures.
LOG SPLITTER PREPARATION PROCEDURE
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE ACCOMPLISHED AND CHECKED BEFORE
MACHINE OPERATION:
1. Splitter should be in a level position and used only out-of-doors, not in an enclosed area.
2. Make sure all connections, lines and hoses are tight and not damaged before filling with
fluids.
3. Oil should be placed in the engine crankcase according to the instructions in the engine
manufacturer's instruction manual. Gasoline is then put into the gas tank on the engine and
standard operating procedures should be followed according to the engine manual. DO NOT
start engine until hydraulic oil has been added to the hydraulic system.
4. When filling the hydraulic system of the splitter with fluid, add Dextron II or III automatic
transmission fluid to the hydraulic oil reservoir until it is filled to within 1" from the top.
Replace reservoir cap. A light hydraulic oil can be also be used, such as Mobil DTE 13M.
5. Pull engine over 3 or 4 times with stop switch in off position. Now place stop switch in run
position and start engine. Move control lever to the forward extend position and let ram move
1/2 its length. Stop engine. Add oil to reservoir to within 1" of top.
6. Start engine. Move control lever to the forward extend position and let ram move to the fully
extended position. Reverse control lever and let ram move to its full reverse position. Stop
engine. Check oil level. Add oil to within 1" of top if needed. Cycle unit forwards and back-
wards 5 to 10 times or until cylinder stops jumping. Do a final oil level check. Your
POWERTEK LOG SPLITTER is now ready for use.

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