Storing Your Log Splitter
•Clean the unit thoroughly.
•Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust.
•Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.
•Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer.
WARNING: Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on water heater, furnace, clothes dryer, or other gas appliance.
WARNING: Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel. Fuel left in engine for extended periods deteriorates and will cause starting problems.
SECTION 7: CONDITIONS THAT WILL VOID WARRANTY
•Failure to maintain proper fluid level in reservoir will cause permanent damage to pump by allowing air to be drawn into pump. Fluid will become foamy.
•Changing the relief valve setting or pressure adjustment of control valve without proper knowledge and instruction from the factory will void your warranty. A very minor adjustment could destroy the structural and safety limits for which the unit was designed. The system will produce more power than the structure will withstand. Higher pressure could cause the hoses to burst, cylinder to rupture, and intense fluid releases, which could result in serious personal injury.
•Disassembling the pump will void your warranty. If replacement is necessary, merely disconnect and replace. Do not attempt to adjust pump settings, as they are adjusted by the manufacturer at the factory.
•Use of incorrect hydraulic fluid will void your warranty. Use only Dexron III automatic transmission fluid or 10W AW hydraulic fluid.
•The flexible pump coupler must be inspected regularly. Allowing the coupler to deteriorate will void your warranty. Deterioration of spider insert and prolonged use after its deterioration will destroy pump bearings, engine bearings and the coupler hubs.
•Improper beam lubrication will cause premature wear and looseness. Lubricate the beam regularly. Lack of lubrication will void your warranty.
•Improper adjustment of splitting wedge will void your warranty. If wedge is too loose, cylinder beam and wedge wear will result. Allowing the wedge to loosen and be used under operating stress will cause damage which will not be covered under warranty. If wedge is too tight, severe beam damage will result which will not be covered under warranty.
•Do not overheat the hydraulic system. Excessive heat will destroy the hydraulic system with hardened
•Do not attempt to start in temperatures under 20¤F without
•Repair any leaks in hydraulic system immediately. Unattended leaks will cause air to enter system and/or decrease fluid level in reservoir, causing damage to the hydraulic system which will not be covered by warranty.
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