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556964 - Masport Log Splitters - 4/5 Ton - April 2013
Freeing A Jammed Log
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Release both controls.
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After the log pusher moves back and completely stops at its
starting position, insert a wedge wood under the jammed log.
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Start the log splitter to push the wedge wood to go completely
under the jammed one.
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Repeat above procedure with sharper slope wedge woods until
the log is completely freed.
Important!
Do not try to knock the jammed log off. Knocking about
will damage the machine or may launch the log and
cause accident.
Changing the hydraulic oil
Replace the Hydraulic oil in the log splitter after every 150
hours of use. Take following steps to replace it.
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Make sure all moving parts stops and the log splitter is
unplugged.
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Unscrew Oil Drain Bolt with Dipstick to remove it.
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Turn the log splitter on the Support Leg side over an 4 litres
capacity container to drain the hydraulic oil off, diagram ‘A’
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for 5 Ton models, diagram ‘C’ for 4 Ton models, below.
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Turn the log splitter on the the motor side, diagram ‘B’ for 5
Ton models, diagram ‘D’ for 4 Ton models, below.
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Refill fresh hydraulic oil at the volume as per the hydraulic
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oil capacity of a particular model indicated in above
specifications table.
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Clean the surface of Dipstick on the Oil Drain Bolt and put it
back into the oil tank while keep the log splitter vertically.
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Make sure the level of the refilled oil is just between the two
grooves around the Dipstick.
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Clean the Oil Drain Bolt before thread them back. Make sure
they are tightened to avoid leakage before place the log splitter
horizontally.
Important!
Periodically check oil level to ensure it is between 2 grooves around
the Dipstick. Upon Lower oil level, oil refilling is required.
Following hydraulic oils or equivalent are recommend for the
log splitter’s hydraulic transmission system:
Any hydraulic fluid sold at farm, hardware or automotive supply
stores. For example
SHELL Tellus 22.
BP Hyspin AWS 22.
Sharpening the Wedge
After using the log splitters for some time, sharpen the wedge of
the log splitter using a fine-toothed file and smooth any burrs or
crushed area along the cutting edge.
