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CHAPTER 5
MAINTAINING THE DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER
This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will ensure the best performance and long life of
your wood splitter.
• BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST UNPLUG THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM THE
POWER SOURCE.
• MAKE SURE THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IS DEPRESSURIZED (SEE PAGE 7), AND MAKE SURE THE FLUID
HAS COOLED. READ THE "GENERAL SAFETY RULES" (CHAPTER 2) OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE.
Regular Maintenance Checklist before each use
• Clean the log Ram and Guides.
• Check the Splitting Wedge for sharpness (page 20).
• Check the general condition of the Wood Splitter, e.g.; nuts, bolts, welds (etc).
• Check that the Electric Motor Shroud is free of accumulated debris (Figure 13).
• Check the Ram for smooth travel.
• Check the condition of the electrical cord.
Before each season
• Check the hydraulic fluid level (page 20). Use AW32 hydraulic fluid for operation over 40°F and
Dexron® automatic transmission fluid for operation below 40°F.
NEVER DRAIN THE HYDRAULIC FLUID. JUST ADD ENOUGH TO REPLENISH THE LOST VOLUME.
Figure 13
Shroud