WX540, WX540L
Trailer Wood Splitter
Service and Maintenance
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7. Service and Maintenance
WARNING!
Risk of serious personal injury. Stop engine
before performing ANY service or maintenance
procedure. Reinstall all covers and guards
removed before putting machine back into
service.
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IMPORTANT! Refer to the engine manufacturer's manual
for engine maintenance and service information.
7.1 Maintenance Safety
1.
Follow good shop practices:
• Keep service area clean and
dry.
• Be sure electrical outlets and
tools are properly grounded.
• Use adequate light for the
job at hand.
2.
Never operate the machine or the towing vehicle in a closed
building. The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
3.
Before servicing or repairing, place the machine in a
Safe
Condition
.
4.
Allow the engine to cool before performing maintenance.
Engine components and oil may be hot enough to cause
injury.
5.
Never work under equipment unless it is properly
supported.
6.
When performing any service or maintenance work always
use personal protective equipment.
7.
Where replacement parts are necessary, use only OEM
parts to restore your equipment to original specifications.
The manufacturer is not responsible for injuries or damages
caused by use of unapproved parts or accessories.
8.
Inspect and tighten all bolts, nuts and screws. Check that
all electrical and fuel connections are properly secured.
9.
When completing a maintenance or service function, make
sure all safety shields and devices are installed before
placing splitter in service.
10.
When cleaning any parts, do not use gasoline. Use a
cleanser designed for that purpose.
11.
Always use proper tools in good condition. Make sure
you understand how to use them, before performing any
service work.
7.2 Fluids and Lubricants
1. Engine Oil
SAE 10W-30 motor oil is recommended for general use.
Refer to the engine manufacturer's manual for maintenance
and service information.
2. Grease
Use an SAE multi-purpose high temperature grease with
extreme pressure (EP) performance. Also acceptable is an
SAE multipurpose lithium-based grease.
3. Engine Fuel
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline
with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher (a research
octane rating of 91 or higher).
4. Hydraulic Oil
Use Dexron® III Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF).
Dexron VI or Mercon® ATF are also acceptable
substitutions.
5. Storing Lubricants
Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if clean
lubricants are used. Use clean containers to handle all
lubricants. Store them in an area protected from dust,
moisture and other contaminants.
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