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HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL LOG SPLITTER
Chapter 4: Maintaining the DR HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL LOG SPLITTER
Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual and the
engine manufacturer's owner's manual for maintenance procedures. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supersede
those listed in the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.
Regular Maintenance Checklist
P
ROCEDURE
B
EFORE
E
ACH
U
SE
E
VERY
25
H
OURS
E
VERY
50
H
OURS
E
VERY
100
H
OURS
Check Engine Oil Level
▲
Check General Equipment Condition
▲
Perform Beam Maintenance
▲
Check Hydraulic Fluid Level
▲
Clean Engine Exterior and Cooling Fins
▲
Check Tire Pressure
▲
Change Engine Oil
1
st
time 5 hours
▲
Replace Air Filter
▲
Change Hydraulic Fluid
▲
Replace Spark Plug
▲
Engine Service
Refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual for engine maintenance.
Changing Engine Oil
One of the easiest methods to remove oil from this Engine is to use a siphon
style Oil Extractor. To purchase our Oil Extractor, go to www.DRpower.com.
Tools and Supplies needed:
Approved Container for used Oil
12mm Wrench (B&S)
10mm Wrench (Kohler)
Note:
When draining oil from the engine, shield the hoses from any oil that may run
down the frame and drip onto the hoses. Thoroughly wipe any residual oil off the log
splitter and hoses after completing service.
1.
Place an approved Container under the Oil Drain Plug (
Figure 56
).
2.
Remove the Oil Drain Plug with a 12mm Wrench (B&S) or a 10mm Wrench
(Kohler) to drain the Oil into the Container.
3.
Reinstall the Oil Drain Plug.
4.
Add oil as described in the “Adding Oil and Gasoline” section in Chapter 2.
Beam and Wedge Maintenance
Lubricate the top, sides and bottom of the beam and where it comes into
contact with the splitting wedge with Fluid Film before each use (
Figure 57
). If
the wedge becomes dull or nicked, it can be sharpened.
Figure 57
Beam
Figure 56
Oil Fill/
Dipstick
Oil Drain
Plug
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the engine, wait five minutes to allow all parts to cool.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug.
