Initial Set-up
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WARNING
Carefully read and follow all instructions for initial assembly and set-up of
this log splitter.
Failure to properly assemble and set up this equipment could result in serious
injury to the user or bystanders, or cause equipment damage.
Step One:
Assemble Log
Splitter
Assemble your log splitter.
Closely inspect all log splitter components.
If you have missing components, contact Dosko Customer Service 1-800-
822-0295.
If you have damaged components, contact the Freight Company that
delivered the unit and file a claim.
See the “Assembly” section of this manual – It will provide you with detailed instructions
on:
Inspecting shipped components and whom to contact if anything is missing or
damaged.
Assembly.
Testing.
Step Two:
Add Oil to Engine
Add oil to engine.
Using a funnel, add SAE 10W-30 oil up to the FULL mark on the dipstick. (See
engine Owner’s Manual for oil capacity and location of fill cap.)
Step Three:
Add Hydraulic Oil to
Reservoir
1.
Remove hydraulic oil dipstick.
2.
Refer to the
Specifications
section for approximate hydraulic oil capacity.
3.
Fill reservoir with 10 wt AW32, ASLE H-150, or ISO 32 oil. Use a funnel
4.
Replace hydraulic oil dipstick and check that oil level reads full. Note: Do not
thread in dipstick when checking oil level.
5.
Start engine and use split control lever to extend and retract wedge 5 (five) times
to remove air from the high pressure lines.
6.
With wedge retracted, check oil level again. Fill if necessary.
Note:
If the log splitter will be run for long periods of time in outdoor temperatures above
70
F, we recommend changing the hydraulic oil to DEXTRON III.
Oil dipstick
Hydraulic oil
