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MAINTENANCE
¥ Inspect and maintain the log splitter before each use. If the log splitter has been used
previously, it must be inspected and maintained before each subsequent use.
¥ Always shut off the engine and relieve system pressure before inspecting, cleaning,
adjusting, or repairing the splitter. Relieve system pressure by moving the split control
lever back and forth several times.
¥ Remove debris from the engine, muffler, and moving parts. Debris on a hot engine can
be a fire hazard. Clean debris and chaff from the engine cylinder head, cylinder head
fins, blower housing rotating screen, and muffler areas.
¥
After the first 25 hours of use the engine oil requires to be replaced, and then every
50 hours after that. Refer provided engine manual for further engine maintenance
procedures.
CAUTION!
Avoid contact with hot muffler.
CAUTION!
Debris on moving parts can cause excess wear. Clear debris from the
slide beam, wedge, and end plate.
Draining and replacing hydraulic oil (fig. 70).
1.
Ensure the log splitter is on a flat, level
surface.
2.
Use a drain pan to aid in the removal of all
used oil and particles.
3.
Remove oil drain plug (8) to drain oil from
the hydraulic transmission system. Examine
oil for metal chips as a precaution to future
problems.
4.
After oil has been completely drained from
the machine, reinstall drain plug (8).
5.
An oil filter is available as a spare
part, replace with a new filter. Location
shown in figure 70.
6.
Remove the oil dipstick from the oil
tank (fig. 71).
¥ Recommended hydraulic oil: 22cSt.
7.
Pour oil in until the level reaches the max level of the dipstick (14.9 litres capacity).
Oil drain plug
Oil filter
HYDRAULIC
OIL
FILLING
MAX.
MIN.
CAUTION!
Never remove the hydraulic oil dipstick when the engine is running
or hot. Hot oil can escape causing severe burns. Allow the log splitter to cool
completely before removing the hydraulic oil dipstick.
HYDRAULIC
OIL
FILLING
MAX.
MIN.
Fig. 70
Fig. 71