REV 91520-20120622
10
91520
ENGLISH
ASSEMBLy
6 . Start Engine . Extend and retract the cylinder to
purge air from the hydraulic system . Cylinder motion
should be smooth and continuous .
7 . Check the hydraulic oil tank dipstick . Add additional
hydraulic oil if needed .
8 . Check oil level daily and add as needed .
When the outdoor tempurature is below 32 ˚F, Dexron III
transmission fluid can be used .
NOTE
To check oil level, insert the dipstick into fill neck until it
stops . Remove and read level . Do not thread dipstick into
fill neck when checking oil .
NOTE
Add Hydraulic Oil
1 . Make sure the log splitter is on a flat, level surface .
2 . Remove the dipstick from the oil tank . (A)
3 . Add 2 gal . (7 .6 L) of hydraulic oil - 10W AW32, ASLE
H-150, or ISO 32 .
4 . Check the hydraulic oil level using dipstick . Oil level
should be between the two marks on the dipstick . (A)
5 . Replace and tighten the dipstick .
DO NOT remove the dipstick when the engine is running
or hot . Hot oil can escape causing severe burns . Always
allow the log splitter to cool completely before removing
the hydraulic oil cap .
High fluid pressure and temperatures are created in the
hydraulic log splitters . Hydraulic fluid will escape through
a pin-size hole opening and can puncture skin and cause
severe blood poisoning .
Inspect hydraulic system regularly for possible leaks .
Never check for leaks with your hand while the system
is pressurized . Seek medical attention immediately if
injured by escaping fluid .
WARNING
Add Engine Fuel
1 . Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded fuel with a
minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol
content of less than 10% by volume .
2 . DO NOT mix oil with fuel .
3 . Clean the area around the fuel cap .
4 . Remove the fuel cap .
5 . Slowly add fuel to the tank . DO NOT overfill . Allow
approximately ¼ inch of space for fuel expansion .
6 . Screw on the fuel cap and wipe away any spilled fuel .
A
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum
octane rating of 85 .
Do not mix oil and gasoline .
Fill tank to approximately ¼” below the top of the
tank to allow for fuel expansion .
DO NOT pump gas directly into the generator at the
gas station . Use an approved container to transfer
the fuel to the generator .
DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors .
DO NOT fill fuel tank when the engine is running or hot .
DO NOT overfill the fuel tank .
DO NOT light cigarettes or smoke when filling the
fuel tank .
CAUTION
Pouring fuel too fast through the fuel screen may
result in blow back of fuel at the operator while filling .
WARNING
