NOTE: Approved fluids include Shell Tellus® S2 M

32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III/Mercon® automatic transmission fluid, Pro-Select™ AW-32 Hydraulic Oil or 10WAW-ISO viscosity grade 32 hydraulic oil. It is not recommended that fluids be mixed, to top off the reservoir tank during initial set-up use Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid only.

4.Replace the vented dipstick securely, tightening it until the top of the threads are flush with top of the pipe.

5.Disconnect the spark plug and prime the pump by pulling the recoil starter as far as it will go. Repeat approximately 10 times.

6.Reconnect the spark plug wire and start the engine following instructions in the Engine Operator’s manual.

7.Use the control handle to engage the wedge to the farthest extended position. Then retract the wedge.

8.Refill the tank as specified on the dipstick if necessary

NOTE: Failure to refill the tank will void the splitter’s warranty.

9.Extend and retract the wedge 12 complete cycles to remove any trapped air in the system (the system is “self- bleeding”).

10.Refill the reservoir within the range marked on the dipstick if necessary.

NOTE: Some fluid may overflow from the vent plug as the system builds heat and the fluid expands and seeks a balanced level.

Tire Pressure

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

WARNING! Excessive pressure when seating beads may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury.

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