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FM22P Petrol Log Splitter
Assembly
STEP 6
Insert the fixed blade (1) into the slot in
the end of the beam and set at the desired
height by tightening the “T handle”
T Handle
STEP 7
Add Engine Oil
Make sure the log splitter is on a level surface. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil. Refer to the
separate owner’s engine manual for the amount needed of SAE10W-30 engine oil. Replace oil fill cap/
dipstick. Check engine oil level daily and add as needed.
STEP 8
Add Petrol To Engine
Use only clean, fresh, regular unleaded fuel with a minimum 85 octane rating.
DO NOT
mix oil with
fuel. Remove the fuel cap and slowly add fuel to the tank. DO NOT overfill allow approximately
¼ inch of space for fuel expansion. Screw on the fuel cap and wipe away any spilled fuel. Before
refuelling allow the engine to cool.
STEP 9
Add Hydraulic Oil
The log splitter needs to be on a flat, level surface before adding the hydraulic oil. Remove the oil
cap from the hydraulic oil tank. Add 13 litres / 2.86 gallons of hydraulic oil 10WAW32, ASLE H-150,
ISO 32 are all acceptable types of fluid. Check the hydraulic oil level. Start engine and use the
control lever to extend and retract wedge several times to remove air from the lines. With the wedge
retracted, check hydraulic oil level again and fill if necessary.
WARNING:
DO NOT remove the hydraulic oil filler cap 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.
Make sure all fittings are tight and secure before applying pressure.
