Maintenance & Adjustments

WARNING! Do not make any adjustments without stopping the engine, disconnecting the spark plug wire, grounding it against the engine and relieving the hydro system pressure. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.

Engine

Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your log splitter for all engine maintenance.

Tire Pressure

The max recommended operating pressure is 30 psi. Do not, under any circumstances, exceed the manufacturer’s recommended psi. Maintain equal pressure on all tires.

WARNING! Excessive pressure when seating beads may cause the tire/rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury. Refer to the sidewall of the tire for recommended pressure.

Hydraulic Fluid

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. The filter should also be changed with each hydraulic fluid change. Follow the steps below:

1.Place a suitable oil collection container under the tank.

2.If your engine has a horizontal engine set-up shown in Figure

6-1, refer to Figure 6-1 for changing the hydraulic fluid.

Suction

Inlet

Filter

Hose

 

 

Figure 6-1

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3.If your engine has a vertical set-up shown in Figure 6-2, refer to Figure 6-2 for changing the hydraulic fluid.

Suction

Hose

Inlet

Filter

Figure 6-2

4.Disconnect the suction hose from the bottom of the reservoir tank. See Figure 6-1 for horizontal engines or Figure 6-2 for vertical engines.

5.Carefully unthread the inlet filter and clean it with penetrating oil. See Figure 6-3.

Inlet Filter

Figure 6-3

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

NOTE: The reservoir tank has a capacity of 3 gallons and the entire hydraulic system has a capacity of approximately

4.7 gallons.

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