Harbor Freight Tools 56072 Log Splitter User Manual


 
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Figure D
8. The Spindles are used to assemble
and connect the Log Lift (01) to the
main unit - See Figure D.
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3
4
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9. Connect the hoses as marked (Hose
1 to Connection 1, for example) the
hoses will only reach the proper
connections if attached in the proper
orientation - See Figure E.
Filling the Hydraulic Fluid
Figure F
Hydraulic Oil
Cap (20)
1. Remove the Hydraulic Oil Cap (20)
and ll the tank with Hydraulic oil (not
included) - See Figure F. Remove
and retain the O-ring (21).
To check the hydraulic oil level, 2.
remove the Dipstick connected to
the Hydraulic Oil Cap, wipe it clean,
then dip it back in. Pull it out once
again and check the oil level on the
Dipstick.
The oil should be at the upper notch 3.
of the Dipstick. Be sure that the
hydraulic oil level is between 4.5
and 8 gallons. Replace O-ring and
Hydraulic Oil Cap.
The hydraulic system must be vented 4.
during operation or it may become
vacuum locked and stop working
properly. To vent the system, open
the air inlet hole by loosening the
Hydraulic Oil Cap. You may have
to move the O-ring to expose the air
inlet vent.
When the Log Splitter is not in 5.
operation or being transported, close