Maintenance, Cleaning, Schedule | Grizzly G0639 instruction

Wipe the vent cap with a clean rag and remove the vent cap shown in Figure 22.

Vent Cap

Figure 22. Vent cap location.

Shine a flashlight down into the vent port until you see hydraulic fluid. The fluid surface should be 1" from the top of the hydraulic tank as shown in Figure 23.

Add hydraulic fluid as required.

Position the log splitter on level ground, lower the front landing leg, and lock the leg in place.

SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE

To reduce the risk of accidental start-up inju- ry, disconnect the spark plug wire before perform- ing adjustments or main- tenance.

Cleaning

For optimum performance from your log splitter, clean it with a brush after every use and wipe it down occasionally with a rag.

Schedule

Follow the maintenance schedule below and refer to any specific instructions given in this section.

Before each use:

•Make sure hydraulic oil and engine oil levels are full.

•Make sure leaks, kinks, or abrasions do not exist in hydraulic hoses or fuel lines.

•Inspect for loose or bent components.

•Inspect that safety features, and appropriate guards are working and are in place.

Every 150 hours of use:

•Clean hydraulic tank vent cap (Figure 22) with solvent, and let air dry, and reinstall.

As needed:

•Remove wheels and clean and relubricate wheel bushings with multipurpose grease at least every six months.

•Inspect for burnt-smelling, or tan-colored water contaminated hydraulic fluid. If con- taminated, replace tank breather, clean tank filter/strainer, flush system, and replace fluid.

•Refer to the Briggs & Stratton engine manual for general engine maintenance schedules.

Model G0639 22-Ton Hydraulic Log Splitter