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SKU 65075
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Before starting the engine after stor-
5.
age, keep in mind that untreated gas-
oline will deteriorate quickly. Drain
the fuel tank and change to fresh fuel
if untreated gasoline has been sitting
for a month, if treated gasoline has
been sitting beyond the fuel stabi-
lizer’s recommended time period, or if
the engine does not start properly.
transport Maintenance
BeFore
1.
transport, check the Tires
for wear and proper inflation (60 PSI).
Prior to Transport and at 500 MILE in-
2.
tervals during trips, check and tighten
the Tire Lug Nuts. Torque from 85 to
90 ft-lb.
every 2,000 to 3,000 Miles
3.
of
Travel, lubricate the Hub Assemblies
with a heavy weight bearing grease.
Follow the Bearing Packing Instruc-
tions. After each Hub Assembly is
reassembled, tighten the Castle Nut
until the wheel starts spinning with
slight resistance. Loosen the Castle
Nut about 1/2turn from this point.
Insert a new Cotter Pin through the
Castle Nut and the hole in the axle.
Bend the Pin back, locking it and the
Nut in place.
Bleeding the Hydraulic system
If the Log Splitter begins to lose pow-
1.
er or splitting efficiency, it may be a
result of air becoming trapped in the
hydraulic system. Follow the steps
below to bleed air from the system.
Loosen the Oil Plug (37) and make
2.
sure the O-ring is out of the way to
expose the air hole in the Oil Plug
(37).
Remove the spark plug from the
3.
engine (see engine manual) to keep
the engine from starting during this
process.
Push the Directional Valve (58) for-
4.
ward, toward the front of the Cylinder
(1) (see FIGURE 1).
Pull the engine starter cord 10-15
5.
times until the hydraulic cylinder pis-
ton moves forward.
caution:
Keep everything away from the
splitting edge during this process.
Tighten the Oil Plug (37).
6.
Replace the spark plug.
7.
Test the Log Splitter to make sure it is
8.
operating properly. If not, repeat the
above process.
