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Maintenance
Schedule
//Fill in service dates here
Check reservoir
fluid
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Changehydraulic fluid
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Change hydraulicfilter
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Lubricate beam and wedge
Checkengine oil
Changeengine oil
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Serviceaircleanerfoam filter
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Serviceair cleanerpaperfilter
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g..I Clean engine
Servicesparkplug
Removecombustion deposits
Servicemuffler
General Recommendations
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Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
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The warranty on this log splitter does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value from
the warranty, operator must maintain the log
splitter as instructedin this manual•
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Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to maintain your unit propedy.
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All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual should be checked at least
once each season•
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Follow the maintenance schedule given below.
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Periodically check all fasteners and make sure
these are tight•
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WARNING:
Always stop the engine and
disconnect spark plug wire before perform-
ing any maintenance or adjustments•
Hydraulic
Fluid
Check the hydraulicfluid level in the log splitter
reservoir tank before each use. Fluid level should
be 1.5" to 2" from the top of the tank (seven
gallons approximately ).
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Change the hydraulic fluid in the reservoirevery
100 hours of operation. Disconnect the suction
hose from the bottom of the reservoirtank, and
drain the fluid into a suitable container. Refill
using only Dexron III automatic transmissionfluid
or 10W non-foaming hydraulicfluid. Also, make
sure to change the hydraulic filter•
NOTE: Drain the fluid and flush the reservoir tank and
hoses with kerosene whenever any repair work is
performed on the tank, hydraulic pump or valve.
Contaminants in the fluid will damage the hydraulic
components. Any repair to the hydraulic components
should be performed by Sears service center.
Hydraulic Filter
Change the hydraulic filter every 50 hours of
operation. Use only a t 0 micron hydraulicfilter•
Beam And Splitting Wedge
Lubricate both sides of the beam (where it
contacts the splittingwedge) with engine oil
before each use,
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