Use And Care Manual

32 Owner’s Manual for 34 Ton Log Splitter
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
5. See Figure 4-9. Pull wheel assembly and taper
bearing (D) from axle.
Figure 4-9. Taper Bearing
6. Slide new or replacement wheel assembly onto
axle shaft with valve stem facing out.
7. Install castle nut into axle and tighten it to seat the
bearings.
8. Back the castle nut off and then tighten it up to the
bearing lightly. Verify the slots of the castle nut
align with the holes in the axle.
9. Insert a cotter pin through slots of castle nut and
into hole in axle.
10. Bend ends of cotter pin to secure it.
11. Install dust cap onto wheel assembly. Place a
piece of wood over it and lightly tap with a hammer
until dust cap is seated against the lip.
12. Raise the back of the unit and remove the jack
stands. Lower the unit.
13. Check tire pressure.
End of Season and Storage
Unit must be stored when not in use for extended periods
of time. Perform the actions below before storage:
• Add stabilizer to fuel tank as needed. Fill tank with
fresh, unleaded fuel and add appropriate amount
of stabilizer or additive. Run engine for a short time
to circulate additive.
• Change oil and oil filter.
• Inspect wedge for nicks and wear. Sharpen if nec-
essary.
• Remove spark plug and add 1 oz (29.6 mL) of
engine oil into the cylinder hole. Install spark plug
and engage electric starter for a few seconds. This
will coat pistons and seat valves to prevent mois-
ture buildup.
• Clean and replace air filter and fuel filter.
• Verify all nuts, bolts, and screws are securely fas-
tened.
• Clean exterior of unit to remove all dirt, grease, and
any other foreign material. Apply a rust preventa-
tive (Fluid Film or equivalent) to any bare metal
areas on the wedge and on top of the rail. Do not
use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean
unit. This may damage bearings or the engine.
• Store unit in a dry, protected place. Cover unit if
stored outdoors. Do not use plastic covering; plas-
tic allows condensation to build which causes rust-
ing.
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WARNING
Risk of Fire. Verify machine has properly
cooled before installing cover and storing
machine. Hot surfaces could result in fire.