CAUTION: DO NOT START OR RUN THE ENGINE BEFORE ADDING OIL IN THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR AND OIL IN
THE ENGINE.
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 dan-
gerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate this log splitter if you have doubts or ques-
tions concerning safe operation. Call our customer service department at 1-800-525-8322 to address
these concerns.
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STEP 1: The hydraulic reservoir must be filled with hydraulic oil before operation. AW46 hydraulic oil is recommended when oil is needed.
Automatic transmisssion fluid can be substituted and should be used instead of hydraulic oil when temperatures are below 32 degrees F.
Use only clean oil and take care to prevent dirt from entering the hydraulic reservoir. Fill the hydraulic tank with approximately 3.5
to 4 gallons of hydraulic oil.
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 40 degrees F use an SAE 30W oil. Using mutigrade oil may increase oil consumption. Using SAE 30W oil below 40 degrees
F will resuilt in hard starting and possible engine bore damage. For temperatures below 40 degrees F use an SAE 10W-30 or SAE 5W-30 oil. Oil
capacity is about 1.16 quart (1.1 liter).
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 1.0 to 1.5 gallons more. Five gallons will register just above the top fill line on the dip stick. The total capacity of the entire
hydraulic system is 6.5 gallons. 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.
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STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
