Operators Manual

100326-1 - 25 TON FULL BEAM LOG SPLITTER
MAINTENANCE
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7. Place the filter in the assembly.
8. Reattach the air filter cover and using your fingers, insert
the thumb screws into the top and bottom holes of the air
filter cover. Screw until tight. Be sure not to over tighten.
Hydraulic Oil
Always shut off the engine, disconnect the spark plug.
Change the hydraulic oil filter after the first 50 hours of use,
then every 100 hours or seasonally.
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NOTICE
When log splitters are not used for extended periods of time
and they are exposed to changing temperature conditions,
moisture through condensation can build up inside the tank.
1. Begin with the cylinder retracted and the engine switch in
the “OFF” position.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position.
3. Release any stored pressure by moving the valve lever
forward and backward several times.
4. Place a container under the hydraulic tank. Make sure
it is large enough to hold the contents of the tank.
See model specification section of this manual for
hydraulic oil capacities.
5. To drain the oil,
5a. Place an oil drain container under the drain plug.
Unscrew (counter-clockwise) and remove the tank
drain plug on the bottom of the hydraulic tank. Allow
oil to completely drain from the tank into the container.
Re-apply Teflon® sealing tape to the drain plug
threads, then reinsert and turn (clockwise) in the tank
drain plug. Tighten, but do not over tighten.
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NOTICE
The drain plug is sealed with Teflon
®
tape. Add 2-3 wraps of
new Teflon
®
tape as needed when replacing the drain plug
to prevent oil leak.
5b. Place an oil drain container under the external oil filter
(If your log splitter includes this feature). If not, skip to
step “C”. Unscrew (counter-clockwise) and remove the
external hydraulic oil filter and drain any oil in the filter
into the container. A strap or oil filter wrench may be
needed.
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NOTICE
Oil will drain from the filter and filter housing.
5i. Locate an approved replacement filter.
5ii. Lubricate the gasket of the new filter with a thin
film of clean oil.
5iii. Install a new hydraulic oil filter (A). Screw the new
filter on clockwise. Tighten 3/4 - 1 turn after the
gasket makes contact.
A
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NOTICE
Install a new hydraulic oil filter each time the hydraulic oil is
changed (if your log splitter includes this feature).
5c. Place an oil drain container under the large clear hose
that runs from the tank to the pump.
5i. Loosen the hose clamp attached to the fitting on
the tank.
5ii. Disconnect hose from fitting and drain oil into the
container.
5iii. Using a large wrench, unscrew the fitting from the
tank to expose the internal tank filter.
5iv. Check for any debris on the screen. Using a clean
towel or air gun, carefully remove any debris.
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NOTICE
Be careful when handling the screen as it can be easily
damaged.
5v. Apply new Teflon® sealing tape to threads,
reinsert into tank and tighten. Be careful to
tighten, but do not over tighten.
6. Unscrew and remove the tank fill plug on top of the
tank. Using a funnel add approximately 4 gal. (15.1 L) of
hydraulic oil to the tank. Wipe up any spilled oil (B).
7. Turn the fuel valve to the “ON” position, and start
the engine. Purge the air from the system by extending
and retracting the wedge several times until the motion is
smooth.
8. Check the hydraulic oil level using the sight glass.
Add 0.5 gal (1.9 L) of hydraulic oil, so the oil level is visible
in the sight glass (C).