Use And Care Manual

28 Owner’s Manual for 34 Ton Log Splitter
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Changing Engine Oil
NOTE: Drain oil when engine is warm. Warm oil drains
more completely.
1. See Figure 4-1. Place a suitable container below
engine oil drain plug (A).
Figure 4-1. Engine Oil Drain Plug and Oil Fill
Locations
2. Remove engine oil dipstick/fill cap (B).
3. Remove oil drain plug. Allow oil to drain com-
pletely.
4. Install oil drain plug.
5. Fill with recommended oil. See Adding Engine
Oil.
6. Install oil dipstick/fill cap.
7. Attach the spark plug wire.
Beam and Wedge Maintenance
Lubricate the top, sides, and bottom of the beam and
where it comes into contact with the splitting wedge with
a rust preventative (Fluid Film or equivalent) before each
use. Do not use grease. Sharpen wedge if it becomes
dull or nicked.
Procedure Before Each Use Every 25 Hours Every 100 Hours
Check engine oil level 
Inspect general equipment condition 
Perform beam maintenance 
Clean engine exterior and cooling fans 
Check hydraulic fluid level 
Verify tire pressure 
Change engine oil 1
st
time 5 hours 
Replace air filter 
Change hydraulic fluid 
Replace spark plug 
(000102)
WARNING
Accidental Start-up. Disconnect spark plug wire when
working on unit. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
(000139)
WARNING
Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool before
draining oil or coolant. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
(000210)
WARNING
Skin irritation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with
used motor oil. Used motor oil has been shown to cause
skin cancer in laboratory animals. Thoroughly wash
exposed areas with soap and water.
(000135)
CAUTION
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
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