Initial Set-Up - Powerhorse M1156N Owner's Manual

Carefully read and follow all instructions for initial assembly and set-up of
this log splitter.
Failure to properly assemble and set up this equipment could result in serious
injury to the user or bystanders, or cause equipment damage.
Step One:
Assemble log splitter
Step Two:
Add oil to engine
Step Three:
Add Hydraulic Oil to
Reservoir
Step Four:
Check Hydraulic
system

Initial Set-up

Assemble your log splitter.
See the "Assembly" section of this manual – It will provide you with detailed instructions
on:
 Inspecting shipped components and whom to contact if anything is missing or
damaged.
 Assembly.

Testing.
Add oil to engine.
Using a funnel, add SAE 10W-30 oil up to the FULL mark on the dipstick. (See
engine Owner's Manual for oil capacity and location of fill cap.)
1. Remove hydraulic oil dipstick.
2. Refer to the Specifications section for approximate hydraulic oil capacity.
3. Fill reservoir with 10 wt AW32, ASLE H-150, or ISO 32 oil. Use a funnel
4. Replace hydraulic oil dipstick and check that oil level reads full. Note: Do not
thread in dipstick when checking oil level.
5. Start engine and use split control lever to extend and retract wedge 5 (five) times
to remove air from the high pressure lines.
6. With wedge retracted, check oil level again. Fill if necessary.
Note: If the log splitter will be run for long periods of time in outdoor temperatures above

70 F, we recommend changing the hydraulic oil to DEXTRON III.
Check the hydraulic system carefully:
Visually inspect all hoses, tubing, clamps/fittings, pump, and cylinder for cracks,
1.
fraying, kinks, or other damage.
Check all components for oily residue, which may indicate a leak.
2.
Do NOT operate the log splitter if there is any indication of damage or oily residue.
Small leaks in hydraulic lines can cause severe injuries and can also be an indication of
WARNING
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Oil dipstick
Hydraulic oil