GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS | Hex Bolts |
&WARNING: ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAIN-
TENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
Check all nuts, bolts and hose clamps periodically to make certain they are tightened securely.
Wedge
Plate
LOGSPLITTER
RESERVOIR FLUID
Check the hydraulic fluid level in the log splitter reser- voir tank before each use. Fluid level should be
Change the hydraulic fluid in the reservoir every 100 hours of operation. Disconnect the suction hose from the bottom of the reservoir tank, and drain the fluid into a suitable container. Refill using only Dexron II automatic transmission fluid, as instructed in the BEFORE INITIAL USE section of this manual. Also, make certain to change the hydraulic filter.
NOTE: Drain the fluid and flush the reservoir tank and
hoses with kerosene whenever any repair work is per- formed on the tank, hydraulic pump or valve. Contaminants in the fluid will damage the hydraulic components (should be performed by your SEARS Service Center).
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING WITH KEROSENE, AS
IT IS AN EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE FLUID.
BEAM AND SPLITTING WEDGE
Lubricate both sides of the beam where it contacts the splitting wedge with engine oil before each use to obtain years of service. However, normal wear will occur. Periodically adjust the bolts on the side of the wedge plate as follows to eliminate the excess space between the wedge plate and the beam. See figure 14.
•Loosen the three hex bolts on top of the wedge plate (beneath the splitting wedge).
•Loosen the lock nuts on the two adjustment bolts on the side of the gib plate, located beneath the splitting wedge. Turn the adjustment bolts in until snug, then back them off slowly until the wedge assembly wil! slide on the beam.
•Tighten the lock nuts securely against the gib plate to hold the adjustment bolts in this position.
•Retighten the three hex bolts on top of the wedge plate.
Gib
"Back _.
Plate
FIGURE 14.
Periodically remove and replace the "gibs" (spacers) between the wedge plate and the back plate as fol- lows.
NOTE: If desired, the gibs may be rotated and/or turned over for even wear.
•Remove the center bolt on top of the wedge plate. Slide the gib plate out. See figure 14.
•Remove and replace the gibs. Reassemble the gib plate, making certain flat washer is in place under the gib plate.
•Readjust the bolts on the side of the wedge plate as instructed previously.
HYDRAULIC FILTER
Change the hydraulic filter every 50 hours of opera- tion. Use only a 10 micron hydraulic filter. Order part number
ENGINE
ENGINE OIL
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API ser- vice classification SG. Select the oil'sviscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.
Colder < | 32°F "' | = Warmer |
NOTE: Although
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