8
Initial Setup
IMPORTANT!
Engine is shipped without oil. DO NOT start the engine before adding oil.
See Assembly Instructions section of this manual on page 37 to assemble the log splitter before setup.
Step One:
Inspect Log Splitter
Components
Closely inspect all log splitter components.
(See Machine Components section of this manual for diagram of components.)
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If you have missing or damaged components, please contact Product Support at
1-800-817-1005.
Step Two:
Add Oil to Engine
Add oil to the engine.
Using a funnel, add SAE 10W-30 oil up to the FULL mark
on the dipstick. (See engine Owner's Manual for oil capacity and location of fill cap.)
Step Three:
Add Hydraulic Oil
to Reservoir
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.
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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.
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NEVER adjust the pressure of the pump or valve.
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If injured by escaping fluid, no matter how small the wound is, see a doctor at once.
A typical injection injury may be a small wound that does not look serious.
However, severe infection or reaction can result if proper medical treatment is not
administered immediately by a doctor who is familiar with injection injuries.
1.
Remove hydraulic oil dipstick.
2.
Refer to the
Specifications
section for approximate hydraulic oil capacity.
3.
Fill reservoir with 10wt AW32, ASLE H-150, or ISO 32 oil. Use a funnel.
4.
Replace hydraulic oil dipstick and check that oil level is between the marks on the
dipstick. Note: Do not thread in dipstick when checking oil level.
Oil Cap w/
Dipstick
Hydraulic Oil
