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STEP 1: Starting
CAUTION: DO NOT START OR RUN
THE ENGINE WITHOUT OIL IN THE
HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR AND ENGINE.
IMPORTANT: The engine and hydraulic tank are
shipped without oil. See the engine operating and
maintenance instructions manual packed with
your Log Splitter for the type of crankcase oil, fuel,
etc. The engine manufacturer recommends lead-
free gasoline only.
CAUTION: DO NOT START OR RUN
THE ENGINE BEFORE READING ALL
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND
NOTES ON SAFETY THOROUGHLY.
STEP 2: The hydraulic reservoir should be filled
with an SAE20 hydraulic oil. If hydraulic oil is
difficult to obtain, automatic transmission fluid
can be substituted and should be used instead
of hydraulic oil when temperatures are below
32º F. Use only clean oil and take care to prevent
dirt from entering the hydraulic reservoir.
CAUTION: WHEN TIGHTENING THE
BREATHER CAP ON THE TANK, POINT
THE HOLE AWAY FROM THE ENGINE
AND THE OPERATOR ZONE.
4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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4.1 ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINES:
For temperatures above 40º F use an SAE30W
oil. Using multigrade oil may increase oil
consumption. Using SAE 30W oil below 40º F
will result in hard starting and possible engine
bore damage. For temperatures below 40
º F use
an SAE10W-30 or SAE5W-30 oil. Oil capacity
for the 6 H.P. engine is approximately
5
/8 quart
(20 ounces; 0.6 liter). Refer to Briggs & Stratton
engine owner's manual for additional
information.
HONDA ENGINES:
For temperatures above 50º F, use an SAE30W
oil. Using multigrade oil may increase oil
consumption. For temperatures below 50º F use
an SAE10W-30 oil. Using SAE30W oil below 40º
F may result in hard starting and possible
engine bore damage due to inadequate
lubrication. SAE10W-30 is recommended for
general use. Refer to the Honda engine owner's
manual. Oil capacity is 0.58 quart (19 ounces;
0.55 liter).
ALWAYS check oil level before starting the
engine. Keep oil level at full.