Drain the fluid and flush the reservoir tank and hoses with kerosene whenever any repair work is performed on the tank, hydraulic pump or valve. Contaminants in the fluid will damage the hydraulic components.
NOTE: The flushing the reservoir tank is recommended to be performed by an authorized service dealer.
WARNING: Use extreme caution when working with kerosene. It is an extremely flammable fluid.
Hydraulic Filter
Change the hydraulic filter every 50 hours of operation. Use only a 10 micron hydraulic filter. Order part number
Beam And Splitting Wedge
Lubricate both sides of the beam (where it comes into contact with the splitting wedge) before each use with engine oil. The wedge plate on the log splitter is designed so the gibs on the side of the wedge plate can be removed and rotated and/or turned over for even wear.Make certain to readjust the adjustment bolts so wedge moves freely, but no excess space exists between the wedge plate and beam.
Hose Clamps
Check the hose clamps on the suction hose (attached to side of the pump) for proper tightness before each use. Check the hose clamps on the return hose at least once a season.
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine maintenance instructions.
Flexible Pump Coupler
The flexible pump coupler is a nylon “spider” insert, located between the pump and engine shaft. Over a period of time, the coupler will harden and deteriorate.
Replacement is needed if you detect vibration or noise coming from the area between the engine and the pump. If the coupler fails completely, you will experience a loss of power.
IMPORTANT: Never hit the engine shaft in any manner, as a blow will cause permanent damage to the engine.
When replacing the flexible pump coupler, proceed as follows:
•Remove three nuts and lock washers that secure the pump to the coupling shield. Two nuts are at the bottom corners and one is in the top center.
•Remove the pump.
•Rotate the engine by slowly pulling starter handle until engine coupling half set screw is at bottom. Loosen set screw using allen wrench and slide coupling half off of engine shaft.
•Loosen set screw on pump coupling half and remove coupling half.
•Slide new engine coupling half onto the engine shaft until the end of the shaft is flush with the inner portion of the coupling half. (There must be space between end of the engine support bracket and coupling half). Tighten set screw.
•Install pump coupling half and key on pump shaft. Rotate coupling half until set screw faces opening in shield. Do not tighten set screw.
•Install nylon “spider” onto engine coupling half.
•Align pump coupling half with nylon “spider” by rotating engine using starter handle. Slide coupling half into place while guiding three mounting bolts through holes in pump support bracket.
•Secure with nuts and washers removed earlier.
•Set .010” to .060” clearance between the nylon “spider” and the engine coupling half by sliding a matchbook cover between the nylon “spider” and the engine coupling half and moving pump coupling half as needed. Secure pump coupling half with set screw. See Figure 11.
NOTE: Make certain proper clearance is obtained before tightening set screw.
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Tires
See sidewall of tire for recommended pressure. Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure should be maintained on all tires.
WARNING: Excessive pressure (over 30 p.s.i.) when seating beads may cause tire/ rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury.
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