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100250 - 37 TON FULL BEAM LOg SPLiTTER
MAiNTENANCE
Changing the Engine Oil
Change oil when the engine is warm. Refer to the oil specification
to select the proper grade for your operating environment.
1. Remove the oil drain bolt with a 15 mm socket
(not included) and extension.
2. Allow the oil to drain completely into an appropriate container.
3. Replace the oil drain plug.
4. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil.
DRAIN BOLT
5. Using a funnel, add up to 37.2 fl. oz. (1.1 L) of oil (not
included) and replace oil fill cap/dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
6. Dispose of used oil at an approved waste management
facility.
NOTiCE
Once oil has been added, a visual check should show oil
about 1-2 threads from running out of the fill hole. If using the
dipstick to check oil level, DO NOT screw in the dipstick while
checking.
Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug(s)
1. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug.
2. Use a spark plug socket (not included) to remove the plug.
3. Inspect the electrode on the plug. It must be clean and not
worn to produce the spark required for ignition.
4. Make certain the spark plug gap is 0.7 - 0.8 mm
(0.028 - 0.031 in.).
SPARK PLUG GAP
5. Refer to the spark plug section on the Specifications page
when replacing the plug.
6. Carefully thread the plug into the engine.
7. Use a spark plug socket (not included) to firmly install the
plug.
8. Attach the spark plug wire to the plug.
Cleaning the Air Filter
1. Using your fingers, unscrew the thumb screws of the top
holes of the air filter cover.
2. Remove the plastic outer casing.
3. Remove the foam element.
4. Wash in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze thoroughly dry in
a clean cloth.
5. Saturate in clean engine oil.
6. Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all excess oil.
7. Place the filter in the assembly.
8. Reattach the air filter cover and using your fingers, insert the
thumb screws into the top and bottom holes of the air filter
cover. Screw until tight. Be sure not to over tighten.
Changing the Hydraulic Oil and Oil Filter
NOTiCE
Install a new hydraulic oil filter each time the hydraulic oil is
changed.
1. Begin with the cylinder retracted and the engine “OFF.”
2. Turn the fuel valve “OFF.”
3. Release any stored pressure by moving the valve lever
forward and backward several times.
4. Place a container under the hydraulic tank. Make sure it is
large enough to hold the contents of the tank.
5. To drain the oil, unscrew and remove the tank drain plug on
the bottom of the hydraulic tank.
5a. Unscrew and remove the hydraulic oil filter.
5b. Drain any oil in the filter into the container.
6. Allow oil to completely drain from the tank into the container.
7. Install a new hydraulic oil filter. (A)
7a. Turn the filter counter-clockwise to remove it. A strap
wrench may be used.
7b. Lubricate the gasket of the new filter with a thin film of
clean oil.
7c. Screw the new filter on clockwise. Tighten 3/4 - 1 turn
after the gasket makes contact.
8. Reinsert and screw in the tank drain plug. Tighten, but do not
over tighten.