MTD Series 550 Operator's Manual page 10

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Check the fluid level using the dipstick. See Fig. 3-8. Do not
overfill.
NOTE:Approved fluids include Shell Tellus ®32 Hydraulic
Fluid, Dexron ® III/Mercon ®automatic transmission fluid,
Pro-Select
TM
AW-32 Hydraulic Oil or IOWAW-ISO viscosity
grade 32 hydraulic oil. It is not recommended that fluids be
mixed, to top offthe reservoir tank during initial set-up use
Shell Tellus ®32 Hydraulic Fluid only.
4. Replace the vented dipstick securely, tightening it until the
top of the threads are flush with top of the pipe.
5. Disconnect the spark plug and prime the pump by pulling the
recoil starter as far as it will go. Repeat approximately 10 times.
6. Reconnect the spark plug wire and start the engine
following instructions in the Engine Operator's manual.
7. Use the control handle to engage the wedge to the farthest
extended position. Then retract the wedge.
8. Refill the tank as specified on the dipstick if necessary.
NOTE: Failure to refill the tank will void the splitter's
warranty.
9. Extend and retract the wedge 12 complete cycles to
remove any trapped air in the system (the system is "self-
bleeding").
10. Refill the reservoir within the range marked on the dipstick
if necessary.
NOTE: Some fluid may overflow from the vent plug as
the system builds heat and the fluid expands and seeks a
balanced level.
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SECTION 2--
ASSEMBLY &
SET-UP