OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before operating
this log splitter. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to operate
this log splitter who has not read this manual. As with all power equipment, a log splitter can be
dangerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate this log splitter if you have doubts or
questions concerning safe operation. Call our customer service department to address these
concerns.
CAUTION:
DO NOT START OR RUN THE ENGINE BEFORE ADDING OIL IN THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR AND OIL IN
THE ENGINE.
STEP 1:
The hydraulic reservoir must be filled with oil before operation. AW46 hydraulic oil is recommended when oil is
needed.
Automatic
transmission
fluid
can
be
substituted
and
should
be
used
instead
of
hydraulic
oil
when
temperatures
are
below
0 degrees C
.
Use
only
clean
oil
and
take
care
to
prevent
dirt
from
entering
the
hydraulic
reservoir.
Fill
the
hydraulic
tank
with
approximately
13
to
15
litres
of
hydraulic
fluid
CAUTION:
WHEN TIGHTENING THE BREATHER CAP ON THE TANK, POINT THE HOLE AWAY FROM THE ENGINE
AND THE OPERATOR ZONE.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
For
temperatures
above
4 degrees Celsius
use
an
SAE
30W
oil.
Using
multi-grade
oil
may
increase
oil
consumption.
Using
SAE
30W
oil
below
40
degrees
F
will
result
in
hard
starting
and
possible
engine
bore
damage.
For
temperatures
below
4 degrees C
use
an
SAE
10W-30
or
SAE
5W-30
oil.
Oil
capacity
is
about
1.1
lit
re
.
STEP
2:
After
the
hydraulic
reservoir
and
the
engine
crankcase
are
filled
with
oil,
start
the
engine.
The
hydraulic
pump
should
prime
itself.
With
the
engine
running,
move
the
hydraulic
valve
lever
toward
the
foot
plate.
This
will
cause
the
cylinder
to
extend
and
expel
air.
When
the
cylinder
is
fully
extended,
retract
it.
Repeat
this
procedure
several
times.
An
erratic
movement
of
the
cylinder
indicates
that
there
is
still
air
in
the
system.
Add
about
4 litres
more.
Five
gallons
will
register
just
above
the
top
fill
line
on
the
dip
stick.
The
total
capacity
of
the
entire
hydraulic
system
is
27 litres
.
NOTE:
If
the
tank
is
overfilled
it
will
tend
to
expel
oil
from
the
breather
cap
when
the
cylinder
is
retracted.
Cycle
the
cylinder
again
until
it
has
a
constant
speed
indicating
that
all
air
has
been
expelled.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to the Engine Owner’s manual for complete information on starting, maintenance and specifications.
1450 Briggs & Stratton Engine
a)Move the throttle lever to “FAST”. Always operate the engine with throttle lever in the “FAST” position
b)Move choke control lever to “CHOKE” position.
c)Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid engine kickback.
d)Allow the engine to warm up. If operating in warm weather, move the choke control lever toward “RUN” a
short distance at a time over several seconds. For cold weather operation do this procedure over several
minutes. Operate with choke lever in the “RUN” position.
e)To stop engine, move the throttle lever to the “STOP” position.
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