9.3 Maintenance Schedule
IMPORTANT! For more information, see the engine
manufacturer's manual.
Complete maintenance tasks at the specified time or hour
interval, whichever comes first.
Once every hour during operation, remove all wood chips and saw dust from the machine and below the machine.
Task
8 hours
or daily
50 hours
or annually
100 hours
or annually
200 hours
or annually Annually
600 hours
or every
three years Reference
Check the winch rope condition.
See
Check the hydraulic hoses, fittings,
and frame slide.
N/A
1
Check the hydraulic fluid level.
See
Check the engine oil level and quality.
See
Check the engine fuel level.
See
Clean around the muffler and
controls.
See the engine
manual
Clean the engine air-intake grille.
N/A
Check that all fasteners and the wheel
lug nuts are tightened to the specified
torque.
See
Grease the machine.
See
Check the hydraulic fluid quality.
See
Check the tire pressure.
See the tire
sidewall.
Change the hydraulic fluid and filter.
See
Clean the machine. Remove debris
and entangled material.
See
Service the engine exhaust system.
See the engine
manual
Clean the engine air filter.
2
See
Change the engine oil.
See the engine
manual
Replace the engine spark plug.
See the engine
manual
Service the engine cooling system.
See the engine
manual
Service the engine fuel system.
See the engine
manual
Replace the engine air filter.
See the engine
manual
1
N/A indicates that a reference is not applicable.
2
In dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present, clean more often.
Service and Maintenance
WP525
Firewood Processor
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