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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Donotatanytimemakeanyadjustmentswithoutfirststoppingthe
engine, disconnecting the spark plug wire and grounding it against
the engine. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while
performinganyadjustmentsorrepairs.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Always observe the safety rules when performing any maintenance.
2. The warranty on this log splitter does not cover items that have
beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence.Toreceivefull
value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the equipment
as instructed in this manual.
3. Someadjustmentswillneedtobemadeperiodicallytomaintain
your equipment properly.
4. Follow the maintenance schedule (Figure 5-1).
5. Periodically check all fasteners and make sure they are tight.
TASKS
Before
Each Use
First 5
Hours
Every 25
Hours
Every 50
Hours
Every 100
Hours
SERVICE DATES
Lubricate Beam &
Wedge
Change Hydraulic
Fluid
Change Hydraulic
Filter
Clean Reservoir
Screen
Check Reservoir
Fluid
Check Engine Oil
Change Engine Oil
Service Air Cleaner
Service Spark Plug
Clean Engine
Maintenance Schedule
Figure 5-1