Test Run/Break-In
During this procedure do not leave the area.
To test run and break-in the log splitter:
1.Read and understand the Briggs & Stratton engine manual that accompanied this log splitter and follow all safety precautions.
2.Read and understand this entire manual and follow all safety precautions.
3.Make sure the hydraulic tank and engine have been filled to the required oil levels.
4.Start the engine and let it run at 75% throttle for one hour to break in the motor.
5.Move the control lever to cycle the log splitter ram back and forth periodically during the
6.After the first 5 to 10 hours of initial operation, change the engine oil.
If any problem or oil leak is found, before you troubleshoot or correct the problem:
1.Shut the engine down immediately and let it cool for at least 15 minutes to prevent burn injuries.
2.Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent the possibility of accidental
3.If an oil leak is suspected or seen, DO NOT touch the area to find the leak. Move the control lever completely to the forward and backward positions to relieve any hydraulic pressure and prevent the possibility of any hydraulic injection fluid injury during repair.
4.Refer to Troubleshooting on Page 22 for solutions, or call Technical Support at (570)
Model G0639
This machine presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read through this entire man- ual and the Briggs & Stratton engine manual to become familiar with the controls and opera- tions before starting engine and using the log splitter!
HYDRAULIC INJECTION
HAZARD.
Hydraulic oil leaks can be under sufficient pres- sure to penetrate your skin and enter your bloodstream. If oil is injected into any part of your body, it is a medi- cal emergency and may, if not treated immediate- ly, result in severe infec- tion, permanent disabil- ity, or even death.