Harbor Freight Tools 56072 Log Splitter User Manual


 
SKU 56072 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 15
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid
Place a container underneath the 1.
hydraulic uid tank to catch the uid,
and unscrew the cap on the bottom of
the tank.
Unscrew the Hydraulic Oil Cap to 2.
speed up the draining process.
Dispose of used hydraulic uid in a 3.
manner consistent with State, local,
and Federal laws and regulations.
Rell with fresh Hydraulic uid. 4.
The system must be purged of air 5.
after lling the uid.
Engine Maintenance and Service
Follow the instructions found in the
included engine manual.
Equipment Lubrication
Gear Box is shipped properly lled 1.
with grease.
Yearly, open the Gear Box and check 2.
the grease level.
Add grease only up to top of gears. 3.
Do not overll grease; overlling
will damage the equipment.
Storage
Wait for engine to cool, then clean 1.
equipment with compressed air and/
or a clean cloth.
Clean the engine and/or prepare it for 2.
storage according to engine manual
instructions.
Apply a thin coat of rust preventive oil 3.
to all uncoated metal parts.
Cover and store in a dry, well-ventilat-4.
ed area out of reach of children.
For cold weather operation, store 5.
the equipment in a cool dry area to
prevent condensation and premature
wear.