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Rev 90037-20080818 9
Add Engine Oil
CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine
before it has been properly filled with the
recommended type and amount of oil. Damage
to the log splitter as a result of failure to follow
these instructions will void your warranty.
1. Make sure the log splitter is on a flat,
level surface.
2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil.
3. Add 0.63 qt (0.6 L) of oil and replace oil
fill cap/dipstick.
4. Check engine oil level daily and add as
needed.
CAUTION
The engine is equipped with a low-oil-shutoff and
the will stop when the oil level in the crankcase
falls below the threshold level.
NOTE
Check oil often during the break-in period. Refer
to the Maintenance section for recommended
service intervals.
Add Engine Fuel
1. Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded fuel
with a minimum octane rating of 85.
2. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
3. Clean the area around the fuel cap.
4. Remove the fuel cap
5. Slowly add fuel to the tank. DO NOT
overfill. Allow approximately ¼ inch of
space for fuel expansion.
6. Screw on the fuel cap and wipe away any
spilled fuel.
CAUTION
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum
octane rating of 85.
DO NOT mix oil and gasoline.
Fill tank to approximately ¼” below the top of
the tank to allow for fuel expansion.
DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors.
DO NOT fill fuel tank when the engine is running
or hot.
DO NOT overfill the fuel tank.
DO NOT light cigarettes or smoke when filling the
fuel tank.
Add Hydraulic Oil
1. Make sure the log splitter is on a flat,
level surface.
2. Remove the oil cap from the oil tank.
3. Add 3.4 gallons of hydraulic oil - 10W
AW32, ASLE H-150, or ISO 32 are all
acceptable types of fluid.