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ITEM 61594
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Engine and Equipment pre-Start Checks (continued)
Checking and Filling Hydraulic Fluid
NOTICE: Your Warranty is VOID if the Log Splitter’s
hydraulic fluid tank is not properly filled with fluid
before each use. BEFORE FIRST USE, FLUID TANK
MUST BE FILLED WITH HYDRAULIC FLUID (NOT
INCLUDED). Before each use thereafter, check
the hydraulic fluid level of the Log Splitter when
fluid is cold. Operating without sufficient fluid
in the reservoir can badly damage the pump.
1. Fluid Tank comes empty. To add
hydraulic fluid before first use:
a. Make sure the Log Splitter is level.
b. Remove the Fluid Fill Plug from the Fluid Tank.
c. Fill the Tank with hydraulic fluid (not included).
Refer to the Specifications chart of this
manual for amount and type of fluid to use.
d. Replace the Fluid Fill Plug.
2. To check fluid level before each subsequent use:
a. Make sure the Log Splitter is level.
b. Remove the Fluid Fill Plug from the Fluid Tank.
c. Check the hydraulic fluid level using the
dipstick attached to the Fluid Fill Plug.
d. Add sufficient fluid (not included) as needed to
bring up to full level. Refer to the Specifications
chart of this manual for type of fluid to use.
e. Replace the Fluid Fill Plug.
3. After completing Step 1 or 2 above, start the
Engine following directions in next section and
use the Control Handle to cycle the Cutting
Wedge forward and back several times to
remove excess air from the Fluid Tank.
4. Retract the Cutting Wedge, turn the Engine
Switch to its “OFF” position, and recheck
the hydraulic fluid level and add fluid if
necessary to bring up to full level.
5. Replace the Fluid Fill Plug.
WARNING!
Do not open Fluid Tank while Log
Splitter is running or while fluid is still hot from use.
Starting the Engine
Before Starting the Engine
Before starting the engine:
a.
Inspect the equipment and engine.
b.
Fill the engine with the proper amount and type of both unleaded gasoline and oil.
c.
Fill the Fluid Tank with the proper amount and type of hydraulic fluid.
Manual Start
1. To start a cold engine, move the Choke to the
CHOKE position.
To restart a warm engine, leave the
Choke in the RUN position.
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