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Regular maintenance is the best way to ensure good performance and a long life for your machine. Please refer to this
manual and the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for maintenance procedures.
WARNING!
Do not make any adjustments without first stopping the engine, disconnecting the
spark plug wire and grounding it against the engine. Always wear safety glasses during operation
or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator’s manual provided with your log splitter for all engine maintenance e.g. how to check and
change the engine oil.
Tire Pressure
The tires coming with your log splitter are pneumatic off-road tires. The max recommended operating pressure is 30 psi. Do
not under any circumstances exceed the manufacturer’s recommended psi. Maintain equal pressure on all tires.
WARNING!
Excessive pressure when seating beads may cause the tire/rim assembly to burst with
force sufficient to cause serious injury.
Flexible Pump Coupler
The flexible pump coupler located between the pump and the engine shaft has a nylon “spider” insert. Over time the insert
will harden and deteriorate. If you detect vibration or noise coming from the area between the engine and the pump contact
an authorized dealer or Boss Industrial, Inc. If the spider coupler fails completely make sure to change it immediately or you
will experience a loss of hydraulic power.
Hydraulic Fluid
Check the hydraulic fluid level in the log splitter reservoir tank before each use. Maintain the fluid level within the range
specified on the dipstick at all times.
Change the hydraulic fluid in the reservoir every 100 hours of operation. Follow these steps below:
1. Place a suitable oil collection container under the tank.
2. Remove the oil drain screw from the bottom of the reservoir tank. See FIGURE 17.
4. Allow the fluid to drain into the container.
NOTE:
The reservoir tank has a capacity of 4 gallons of hydraulic fluid.
5. After completely drained make sure to put the oil drain screw back in and tighten.
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