Harbor Freight Tools 65076 manual Hydraulic System Care, Please Read The Following Carefully

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Hydraulic System Care

sembly is reassembled, tighten the Castle Nut until the wheel starts spin- ning with slight resistance. Loosen the Castle Nut about 1/2 turn from this point. Insert a new Cotter Pin through the Castle Nut and the hole in the axle. Bend the Pin back, lock- ing it and the Nut in place.

Hydraulic System Care

1.The recommended interval for chang- ing the hydraulic oil and filter is every

3 months with regular use.

2.If the Log Splitter begins to lose pow- er or splitting efficiency, it may be a result of air becoming trapped in the hydraulic system. Follow the steps below to bleed air from the system.

3.Loosen the Oil Plug (37) and move the O-ring out of the way to expose the air hole in the Oil Plug.

4.Remove the spark plug from the engine (see engine manual) to keep the engine from starting during this process.

5.Push the Directional Valve (58) for- ward, toward the front of the Cylinder

(1) (see FIGURE 1).

6.Pull the engine starter cord 10-15 times until the hydraulic cylinder pis- ton moves forward.

7.Tighten the Oil Plug (37).

8.Replace the spark plug.

9.Test the Log Splitter to make sure it is operating properly. If not, repeat the above process.

10.Warning! Only a qualified technician should repair or service the internal hydraulic system of this unit.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING

CAREFULLY

The manufacturer and/or distributor has provided the parts list and assembly diagram in this manual as

a reference tool only. Neither the manufacturer or distributor makes any representation or warranty of any kind to the buyer that he or she is qualified to make any repairs to the product, or that he or she is qualified to replace any parts of the product. In fact, the manufacturer and/or distributor expressly states that all repairs and parts replacements should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians, and not by the buyer. The buyer assumes all risk and liability arising out of his or her repairs to the original product or replacement parts thereto, or arising out of his or her installation of replacement parts thereto.

SKU 65076

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Harbor Freight Tools 65076 manual Hydraulic System Care, Please Read The Following Carefully