7. Service and Maintenance
WARNING!
Risk of serious personal injury. Stop engine
before performing ANY service or maintenance
procedure. Reinstall all covers and shields
removed before putting machine back into
service.
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Place the machine in a Safe Condition before performing
any service, maintenance work or storage preparation by
performing the following:
SAFE CONDITION
1.
Clear infeed conveyor and splitting hopper.
2.
Wind in winch rope.
3.
Release all controls and ensure all components have
stopped moving.
4.
Shut off the engine.
5.
Relieve hydraulic system pressure by actuating controls.
6.
Make sure parking brake is applied and chock wheels to
prevent movement.
• Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor
maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
• Follow good shop practices.
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Keep service area clean and dry.
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Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly
grounded.
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Use adequate light for the job at hand.
• Never operate the tractor engine in a closed building.
The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation. Make sure
there is plenty of ventilation.
• Never work under equipment unless it is blocked
securely.
• Always use personal protection equipment such as
eye, hand and hearing protection when performing any
service or maintenance work. Use heavy gloves when
handling sharp components.
• Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic
maintenance and servicing, genuine factory replacement
parts must be used to restore your equipment to original
specifications. The manufacturer cannot be responsible
for injuries or damages caused by use of unapproved
parts and/or accessories.
• A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily
accessible while performing maintenance on this
equipment.
• Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws and check
that all electrical and fuel connections are properly
secured to ensure unit is in a safe condition.
• When completing a maintenance or service procedure,
make sure all safety shields and devices are replaced
before returning machine to service.
7.1 Fluids and Lubricants
1. Grease
Use an SAE multipurpose high temperature grease with
extreme pressure (EP) performance. Also acceptable is an
SAE multipurpose lithium base grease.
2. 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.
3. Power Pack Hydraulic Oil
Use Dexron® III ATF for all operating conditions. Dexron VI
or Mercon
®
are acceptable substitutes.
WP245 / WP275
3-Point Hitch Firewood Processor
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