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Periodic Maintenance
2. Hydraulic
Oil Change
(continued)
6.
Reinstall suction hose
7.
Dispose of used oil at an oil-recycling center. Used hydraulic oil is hazardous waste.
8.
Fill the hydraulic tank and replace the oil fill cap.
9.
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and turn fuel valve off.
10.
Pull on the starter grip recoil at least 20 times so that hydraulic fluid has cycled
through the pump.
11.
Reconnect the spark plug wire to the spark plug and turn fuel valve on.
12.
Start engine. Extend and retract wedge five (5) times to purge air from the system.
13.
Check hydraulic oil level with the engine off and wedge retracted. Fill if necessary.
Note: Proper hydraulic oil level is approximately 1” below the top of the tank.
3. Oil Filter
Change
Change return line filter after the first 50 hours of operation, and every 250 hours
thereafter.
1.
Replace return line filter (Refer to the parts breakdown section for part #).
2.
Shut down the engine on the Log Splitter.
3.
Relieve hydraulic system pressure by moving the splitter control lever back and forth several
times.
4.
Unthread the canister and discard it along with the accompanying seal. Note: A strap
wrench may be required. Not provided.
5.
Apply a small amount of lubricant to the new canister seal.
6.
Install the new canister and hand tighten 3/8 to 1/2 turn after gasket makes contact with
head.
4. Spark Arrestor
Muffler
If the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor muffler, clean and inspect it regularly
(follow engine manufacturer's service instructions).
Replace if damaged.
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