WE225, WE235
Trailer Wood Splitter
Service and Maintenance
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8. Service and Maintenance
WARNING!
Risk of serious personal injury. Stop engine
before performing ANY service or maintenance
procedure. Reinstall all covers and guards
removed before putting machine back into
service.
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IMPORTANT! Refer to the engine manufacturer's
manual for engine maintenance and service
information.
8.1 Maintenance Safety
1.
Follow good shop practices:
• Keep service area clean
and dry.
• Be sure electrical outlets
and tools are properly
grounded.
• Use adequate light for
the job at hand.
2.
Never operate the machine or the towing vehicle in
a closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause
asphyxiation.
3.
Before servicing or repairing, place the machine in a
Safe Condition
4.
Allow the engine to cool before performing
maintenance. Engine components and oil may be hot
enough to cause injury.
5.
Never work under equipment unless it is properly
supported.
6.
When performing any service or maintenance work
always use personal protective equipment.
7.
Where replacement parts are necessary, use only
OEM parts to restore your equipment to original
specifications. The manufacturer is not responsible for
injuries or damages caused by the use of unapproved
parts or accessories.
8.
Inspect and tighten all bolts, nuts and screws. Check
that all electrical and fuel connections are properly
secured.
9.
When completing a maintenance or service function,
make sure all safety shields and devices are installed
before placing splitter in service.
10.
When cleaning any parts, do not use gasoline. Use a
cleanser designed for that purpose.
11.
Always use proper tools in good condition. Make sure
you understand how to use them before performing
any service work.
8.2 Fluids and Lubricants
1. Engine Oil
SAE 10W-30 motor oil is recommended for general
use. Refer to the engine manufacturer's manual for
maintenance and service information
2. Grease
Use an SAE multi-purpose high temperature
grease with extreme pressure (EP) performance.
Also acceptable is an SAE multipurpose lithium-
based grease.
3. Engine Fuel
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher
(a research octane rating of 91 or higher).
4. Hydraulic Oil
Use Dexron® III Automatic Transmission Fluid
(ATF). Dexron VI or Mercon® ATF are also
acceptable substitutions.
5. 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.
