MAINTENANCE

Hydraulic Fluid and Inlet Filter

•Check the hydraulic fluid level in the log splitter reservoir tank before each use. Maintain the fluid level within the range specified on the dipstick at all times.

•Change the hydraulic fluid in the reservoir every 100 hours of operation. Follow the steps below:

1.Disconnect the suction hose from the bottom of the reservoir tank.

2.Carefully unthread the inlet filter and clean it with penetrating oil. See Figure 5-2.

3.Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.

4.Reinsert the filter and refill the reservoir with three (3) gallons of oil.

Approved fluids include Dexron® III / Mercon® automatic transmis- sion fluid or a 10 Weight AW hydraulic oil.

•Maintain the fluid level within the range specified on the dipstick at all times.

NOTE: Always dispose of used hydraulic fluid and engine oil at approved recycling centers only.

•Contaminants in fluid may damage the hydraulic components.

Flushing the reservoir tank and hoses with kerosene whenever service is performed on the tank, hydraulic pump or valve is recommended. Any repair to the hydraulic components should be performed by a Sears Service Center.

WARNING

Use extreme caution when working with kerosene. It is an extremely flammable fluid.

Hydraulic Filter

•Change the hydraulic filter every 50 hours of operation. Use only a

10 micron hydraulic filter. Order part number 723-0405.

Beam and Splitting Wedge

•Before each use, lubricate both sides of the beam (where it comes into contact with the splitting wedge) with engine oil. The wedge plate on the log splitter is designed so the gibs on the side of the wedge plate can be removed and rotated and/or turned over for even wear.

•Make certain to readjust the adjustment bolts so the wedge moves freely, but no excess space exists between the wedge plate and the beam.

Figure 5-2

EngineCheck Engine Oil

1.Stop the engine and wait several minutes before checking the oil level.

2.Remove the oil fill dipstick.

3.Check the oil level on the dipstick. With the engine on level ground, the oil must be to the FULL mark on the dipstick.

4.Replace the dipstick and tighten.

Changing Engine Oil

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG, or SH. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to the expected operating temperature. Follow the chart below:

Colder

Warmer

5W30

SAE 30

Oil Viscosity Chart

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