Ariens 917011 Log Splitter User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT: Proper maintenance can
prolong the life of unit. The following chart
shows the recommended service schedule.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
Interval Task Action
Each Use Clean Unit Clean engine and hydraulic tank of all dirt and debris. DO NOT
spray unit with water. Do not use solvents, hard cleaners, or
abrasives.
NOTICE: Protect painted surfaces with automotive-type wax.
Check Tires See SPECIFICATIONS on page 22 for correct tire pressure. See
Check Tire Pressure on page 16.
Check Engine
Oil
Refer to engine manual.
Check
Hydraulic Oil
Level
See Checking Hydraulic Oil Level on page 19.
Check
Hydraulic
Lines
Check for leaking, kinked or damaged lines. Replace as necessary.
See HYDRAULIC OIL SYSTEM on page 19.
Follow Engine
Maintenance
Schedule
Perform scheduled engine maintenance. Refer to Engine Manual
for detailed instructions.
50 Hours
or Every
Season
Check
Fasteners
Check all fasteners. Replace fasteners that are missing or
damaged. Tighten all nuts and bolts to the correct torque value.
100 Hours
or Every
Season
Change
Hydraulic Oil
and Filter
Drain oil from hydraulic tank, replace filter and refill tank with
hydraulic oil.
See Recommended Hydraulic Oil on page 19.
Check
Hydraulic
Drive
Coupling
Inspect hydraulic drive coupling for damage, wear or deterioration.
Replace as necessary.
IMPORTANT: Alignment tool must be used to install drive coupling.
See SERVICE PARTS on page 22.
Check Wheel
Bearings
Remove bearing dust caps and inspect and repack wheel bearings
with grease. After packing bearings seat bearings by tightening the
spindle nut snug. Loosen nut, spin wheel and retighten slightly until
first slot in castle nut aligns with hole in hub. Ensrure that wheel
spins freely and replace cotter pin and dust cap. Wheel should spin
freely with no wobble.
Hydraulic
Pump
Drive
Coupling
Engine