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Before Each Use – Inspection/Maintenance
5. Hydraulic System Check the hydraulic system carefully:
1.
Visually inspect all hoses, tubing, clamps/fittings, pump, and cylinder for cracks, fraying,
kinks, or other damage.
2.
Check all components for oily residue, which may indicate a leak.
Do NOT operate the log splitter if there is any indication of damage or oily residue. Small leaks
in hydraulic lines can cause severe injuries and can also be an indication of catastrophic failure
in the near future. The life of hydraulic hoses may be from a few months to a few years,
depending on use and storage patterns.
WARNING
:
High fluid pressures and temperatures are developed in hydraulic log
splitters. Hydraulic fluid escaping through a pin-hole sized opening can burn or
puncture skin, resulting in wounds that could cause blood poisoning, infection,
disability, gangrene, amputation, or death. Therefore, the following instructions should
be heeded at all times when inspecting or servicing the hydraulic components of the log
splitter:
Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug, and move all control valve handles back
and forth to relieve pressure before changing or adjusting hydraulic system
components such as hoses, tubing, fittings, or other components.
NEVER check for leaks with your hand. Leaks can be located by holding a piece of
cardboard or wood (at least two feet long) with your hand at one end and passing the
other end near the suspected area (wear eye protection). Look for discoloration of the
cardboard or wood.
NEVER adjust the pressure setting of the pump or valve.
If injured by escaping fluid, no matter how small the wound, see a doctor at once. A
typical injection injury may be a small puncture wound that does not look serious.
However, severe infection or reaction can result if proper medical treatment is not
administered immediately by a doctor familiar with injection injuries.
6. Hydraulic Oil
Level
Check the hydraulic oil level.
Fill as needed – The hydraulic oil level should be 1” from the
top of the hydraulic tank with the cylinder retracted.
WARNING:
NEVER remove the hydraulic oil fill cap when the engine is running or
hot. Hot oil can escape causing severe burns. Allow log splitter to cool completely
before removing hydraulic oil fill cap.
7. Engine
Inspect and perform engine maintenance as directed in the engine manual.
Oil Fill Cap
Hydraulic Oil
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