Product Manual

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Periodic Maintenance
In addition to the maintenance performed with each use, periodic maintenance should also be performed
according to the following schedule.
WARNING
ALWAYS shut off the tractor engine and relieve system pressure before cleaning, adjusting, or
repairing the splitter. Relieve system pressure by moving Split Control Lever back and forth
several times.
IMPORTANT:
If a part needs replacement only use parts that meet the manufacturer’s specifications. Replacement parts that
do not meet specifications may result in a safety hazard or poor operation of the log splitter.
Hydraulic
Components
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.
• 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 over the suspected area (wear eye protection). Look for discoloration of the
cardboard or wood.
• NEVER adjust the pressure of the pump or valve.
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. Refer to your tractor’s manual for proper hydraulic component maintenance.
2. Use only hydraulic oil approved by tractor manufacturer.
3. After following your tractor’s manual for proper hydraulic component
maintenance, check hydraulic oil reservoir level.
4. Start tractor and use split control lever to extend and retract wedge 5 (five)
times to remove air from the high pressure lines.
5. With wedge retracted, chock oil level again. If necessary, fill according to tractor
manufacturer’s specifications.