Replacement Part List
Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine.
• Refer to the Engine Operator’s manual packed with your log splitter for all engine maintenance e.g. how to check and
change the engine oil.
• Do not make any adjustments without first stopping the engine, disconnecting the spark plug wire and grounding it
against the engine. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
• Relieve hydraulic system pressure by cycling the valve control lever from forward to reverse several
times while engine is not running. Return it to neutral before repairing or adjusting fittings, hoses,
tubing, or other system components.
• ALWAYS replace all damaged or worn parts immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only.
Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and
compromise safety.
• Periodically clean the machine using an oiled rag to prevent rust.
• DO NOT attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration
or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
• The tires coming with your log splitter are D.O.T. certified tires. The max. recommended operating pressure is 30 psi.
Do not, under any circumstances, exceed the manufacturer’s recommended psi. Maintain equal pressure on all tires.
Excessive pressure when seating beads may cause the tire/rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause
serious injury.
• The flexible pump coupler, located between the pump and the engine shaft, has a nylon “spider” insert. Over time, the
insert will harden and deteriorate. If you detect vibration or noise coming from the area between the engine and the
pump, contact an authorized dealer or Manufacturer. Make sure to change a new coupler spider immediately when
the coupler spider fails completely, or you will experience a loss of hydraulic power.
• If the wedge becomes dull or nicked, it can be sharpened.
• Change the hydraulic fluid in the reservoir every 100 hours of operation. Follow the steps below:
1) Place a suitable oil collection container of no less than 7 gallon capacity under the tank.
2) Disconnect the oil drain screw from the bottom of the reservoir tank.
Allow the fluid to drain into the container.
See FIGURE 18.
3) After draining, put the oil drain plug back in and tighten.
4) Refill the reservoir tank (Please follow the steps in Page 12 to fill the tank, and repel the air in the tank).
5) Maintain the fluid level within the range specified on the dipstick at all times. See FIGURE 19.
6) Always dispose of any used hydraulic fluid and engine oil at approved recycling centers only.
7) Contaminants in the fluid may damage the hydraulic components. Flushing the reservoir tank and hoses with
kerosene whenever service is performed on the tank, hydraulic pump or valve is recommended.
(FIGURE18)
(FIGURE19)
MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
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