Troy-Bilt LS33TB Operator's Manual page 10

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Setting Up
Your Log
Splitter
WARNING
Vented Dipstick
Figure 3-1
Preparing the Log Splitter
1. Lubricate the beam area (where the splitting wedge
will slide) with engine oil; do not use grease.
2. Remove vented reservoir dipstick, which is located
next to the hydraulic filter on top of the reservoir
tank. See Figure 3-12.
3. The log splitter may have been shipped with hydraulic
fluid in the reservoir tank. If not, fill the reservoir tank
with hydraulic fluid included with this unit (if equipped)
or approved fluids which include Dexron® III /
Mercon® III automatic transmission fluid, a 10 Weight
AW hydraulic oil or Pro-Mix™ AW-32 Hydraulic Oil.
NOTE: The reservoir tank has a capacity of 7 gallons.
4. Check fluid level using the dipstick. Do not overfill.
5. Replace vented dipstick securely, tightening it until the
top of the threads are flush with top of the pipe.
6. Disconnect the spark plug and prime the pump by
pulling the recoil starter as far as it will go. Repeat
approximately 10 times.
7. Reconnect the spark plug wire and start engine
following instructions in the OPERATION section.
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