100330-1 - 37 TON FULL BEAM LOg SPLiTTER
ASSEMBLY
20
Add Hydraulic Oil
If your log splitter was delivered pre-assembled, follow these
instructions:
1. Position the log splitter on a flat, level surface.
2. Remove the plastic shipping plug from the oil tank on the top
of the tank (A) and discard. Replace with the steel oil plug
(with breather hole) shipped with your log splitter (A).
CAUTiON
Do not run the log splitter with temporary shipping plug.
Pressure will build up inside the tank and potential damage
could occur.
NOTiCE
Hydraulic tank is deliberately overfilled before shipping from
the factory. When the unit has been operated, oil will adjust to
proper level.
3. After running and cycling the unit several minutes (purging air
from the system), turn off the engine and check the hydraulic
oil level using the oil sight glass. Oil level should visibly fill the
glass sight.
If your log splitter was delivered unassembled, follow these
instructions:
1. Make sure the log splitter is on a flat, level surface.
2. Remove the oil plug from the oil tank (A).
3. Add 5 gal. (18.9 L) of hydraulic oil - see specification section
for types of acceptable oil.
4. Check the hydraulic oil level using the oil sight glass.
Oil level should visibly fill the sight glass.
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WARNiNg
DO NOT remove the hydraulic oil fill cap when the engine
is running or hot. Hot oil can escape causing severe burns.
Always allow the log splitter to cool completely before
removing the hydraulic oil cap.
High fluid pressure and temperatures are created in the
hydraulic log splitters. Hydraulic fluid will escape through a
pin-size hole opening and can puncture skin and cause severe
blood poisoning.
Inspect hydraulic system regularly for possible leaks.
Never check for leaks with your hand while the system is
pressurized. Seek medical attention immediately if injured by
escaping fluid.
5. Replace and tighten the oil plug and orient the vent hole away
from the operator zone.
6. Start engine. (See starting the engine section)
7. Extend and retract the wedge to purge air from the hydraulic
system. When the wedge motion is smooth,
the system is properly purged.
8. Check the hydraulic oil tank sight glass. Add approximately 1
gallon (3.8 L) of hydraulic oil to bring the level back up to the
sight glass. Do NOT overfill.
9. Check oil level daily and add as needed.
NOTiCE
When the outdoor temperature is below 32˚F, Dexron III
transmission fluid can be used. Do not mix hydraulic oil and
transmission fluid. Drain all oil or fluid before adding the other
one.
See hydraulic oil system specifications section for more details
NOTiCE
To check oil level, use the oil sight glass on the tank.
The oil sight glass has a marker for the acceptable level of
oil. If oil is below the marker, add oil as needed. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
