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Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the engine manual packed with your log splitter. Read the
instructions carefully.
Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
NOTE: Your log splitter may be shipped with motor oil in the
engine. You MUST check the oil level before operating. Be careful
not to overfill. Gasoline can be added to the engine when the log
splitter is in either the horizontal or vertical position. However,
there are less obstructions when the splitter is in the vertical
position.
Preparing the Log Splitter
Lubricate the beam area (where the splitting wedge will 1.
slide) with engine oil. Do not use grease.
Remove the vented reservoir dipstick, which is located in 2.
front of the engine on top of the reservoir tank. See Fig. 3-7.
NOTE: The log splitter is shipped and primed with
hydraulic fluid in the reservoir tank. However, you MUST
check the fluid level before operating. If more fluid is
needed, proceed with the following steps:
Fill the reservoir tank with hydraulic fluid included with 3.
this splitter (if equipped) or approved fluids which include
Dexron® III / Mercon® automatic transmission fluid or a 10
Weight AW hydraulic oil.
Much of the original fluid has been
drawn into the cylinder and hoses. Make certain to
refill the reservoir to prevent damage to the
hydraulic pump.
Check the fluid level using the dipstick. See Fig. 3-7. Do not 4.
overfill.
Replace the vented dipstick securely, tightening it until the 5.
top of the threads are flush with top of the pipe.
Disconnect the spark plug and prime the pump by pulling 6.
the recoil starter as far as it will go. Repeat approximately
10 times.
Reconnect the spark plug wire and start the engine 7.
following instructions in the OPERATION Section.
Use the control handle to engage the wedge to the farthest 8.
extended position. Then retract the wedge.
Refill the tank as specified on the dipstick.9.
NOTE: Failure to refill the tank will void splitter’s warranty.
Extend and retract the wedge 12 complete cycles to 10.
remove any trapped air in the system (the system is “self-
bleeding”).
Refill the reservoir within the range marked on the dipstick.11.
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. Under any
circumstances do not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended
psi. Maintain equal pressure on all tires.
Excessive pressure when seating beads
may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with force
sufficient to cause serious injury.
Tank
Dipstick
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