STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
Storage
ALWAYS shut off the engine, disconnect the spark plug, and relieve system pressure before cleaning, adjusting, or repairing the splitter. Relieve
system pressure by moving Split Control Lever back and forth several times.
Follow the instructions below for storing your log splitter between uses.
1) Retract the wedge completely to keep the rod protected from corrosion.
2) Allow the machine to cool 5 minutes before storing. WARNING: A hot engine can be a fire hazard.
3) Wipe the beam and wedge with an oily rag to prevent corrosion.
4) Store the log splitter in a location away from corrosive material, sources of heat, open flames, sparks or pilot lights. WARNING: Never store log
splitter inside where there is a source of heat or an open flame, spark or pilot light – such as water heaters, space heaters, furnaces, clothes
dryers, or other gas appliances – EVEN IF the log splitter's gas tank is empty, residual gasoline vapors could ignite. NOTE: Do not store the log
splitter near fertilizer or any other corrosive material.
Engine storage guidelines
If you plan on storing your engine/log splitter for an extended period of time, the fol-
lowing steps should be followed;
1) Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank to minimize the formation of fuel gum deposits during
storage.
2) Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to enter the fuel
system.
NOTE:
If a fuel stabilizer is not used, all gasoline must be drained from
the tank and carburetor to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and
causing possible malfunction of the engine. To drain gasoline;
3) Turn fuel shut-off valve to the “OFF” position as shown in Fig.26.
4) Position a drain pan under the caburetor.
5) Remove drain hex. bolt (A) Fig.27 from the carburetor (B) and drain the fuel from
the carburetor and hose.
6) Turn fuel shut-off valve to the “ON” position.
7) Drain fuel from tank.
8) Reinstall the carburetor drain hex. bolt once the fuel is completely drained.
9) Drain engine oil from engine as described in “Engine Oil Replacement” in the En-
gine Maintenance section.
10) Gently pull the recoil starter handle to distribute oil into the cylinder, pull until re-
sistance is felt.
11) Cover and store in a dry, well ventilated area.
Note: To prevent corrosion or moisture build-up during storage, do not cover the engine with a poly-bag or similar material.
Periodic Maintenance- Log Splitter
Change log splitter hydraulic oil annually or every 100 hours.
1) Use ISO 32 hydraulic oil.
2) Relieve hydraulic system pressure by moving split control lever back and forth several times.
3) Remove hydraulic oil dipstick. WARNING: 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 hydraulic oil dipstick.
4) Remove the drain plug located under the axle/tank to drain the hydraulic oil into a large pan. reinstall drain plug.
5) Refer to “Initial Setup” instruction for filing the axle/tank with hydraulic oil.
Figure 26
Figure 27
