English | Operating Manual for Wood Splitter |
Unit
Lubricating the splitting column Lubricate the area of the splitting column (where the splitting wedge moves to and from) with engine oil; do not use lubricating grease.
Filling the hydraulic tank
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The tank has a capacity of 13.2 l.
•Screw the vented dipstick (1) out of the inlet nozzle opening in the hydraulic tank (2).
•Fill the hydraulic tank with Dexron III automatic gear oil or 10W AW hydraulic fluid.
•Do not pour in too much oil.
•Check the level with the dipstick. The oil level must be between the “Full/Max.” and “Add/Min.” mark.
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•Disconnect the
•Slowly pull out the pull starter on the engine, approx. 10 times, in
order to flood the hydraulic pump. Reconnect the
to the engine and start the engine as indicated in the chapter “Operating the unit”.
Caution
Please first read the whole operating manual for the unit and the engine.
•Using the operating levers, move the splitting wedge all the way backwards.
•Then let the splitting wedge move all the way forwards.
•Refill the hydraulic tank according to the level indicated on the dipstick.
Caution
If the hydraulic tank is not refilled, the warranty for the unit will no longer be valid.
•Move the splitting wedge 12x all the way forwards and backwards in order to bleed the hydraulic system.
•Top up the hydraulic tank as far the mark on the dipstick.
Caution
A part of the original hydraulic fluid was taken up by the cylinder and the hoses. Ensure that the tank is always refilled to prevent damage to the hydraulic pump.
Note: A little fluid may escape out of the ventilation screw; when the system warms up, the fluid expands.
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