Servicing
To prevent serious injury
from accidental starting:
Turn the Power Switch of the equipment to its “OFF” position, wait for the engine to cool, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
To prevent serious injury
from equipment failure: Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise, vibration, or excess smoking occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Maintenance Procedures
Many maintenance procedures, including those not detailed in this manual, will need to
be performed by a qualified technician for safety. If you have any doubts about your ability to safely service the equipment or engine, have a qualified technician service the equipment instead.
Note: These procedures are in addition to the regular checks and maintenance explained as part of the regular op- eration of the engine and equipment.
1.BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the tool. Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or
broken parts, damaged electrical wiring, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.
2.After Use, clean external surfaces of the tool with clean, moist cloth. After every use, wipe down the Log Splitter to remove any tree sap or dirt. This will extend the life of the unit. Always keep the wedge and base clean.
3.Clean and then grease the moving parts of this machine after each use.
4.Periodically, grease the moveable joints to minimize wear.
5.Periodically, use a file to sharpen the edges of the Blades.
Bleeding the Hydraulic System:
1.If the Log Splitter begins to lose power or splitting efficiency, it may be a result of air becoming trapped in the hydraulic system. To bleed the hydraulic system:
2.Fill the oil reservoir.
3.Back off the Filler Cap, so the air may vent out.
4.Start the engine to cycle the cylinder. Advance and Retract the Ram sev- eral times to push the air out of the cylinder into the reservoir.
5.Add more hydraulic oil to the reser- voir as needed.
6.Test the Log Splitter to make sure it is operating properly. If not, repeat the above process.
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