Benchmark 5240-552 - Maintenance

5240-552
25 TON GAS-POWERED LOG SPLITTER
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Turn o the towing vehicle before leaving the splitter unattended.
7. Lock the support leg in the DOWN position and disconnect from vehicle.
Never operate the log splitter while it is attached to the vehicle.
MAINTENANCE
Inspect and maintain the log splitter before each use. If the log splitter has been
used previously, it must be inspected and maintained before each subsequent use.
Always shut o the engine and relieve system pressure before inspecting, cleaning,
adjusting, or repairing the splitter. Relieve system pressure by moving the split
control lever back and forth several times.
Remove debris from the engine, muer, and moving parts. Debris on a hot engine
can be a fire hazard. Clean shaft and debris from the engine cylinder head, cylinder
head fins, blower housing rotating screen, and muer areas.
Avoid contact with hot muer.
Debris on moving parts can cause excess wear. Clear debris from the slide
beam, wedge, and end plate.
OIL DRAINING
Use a drain pan to aid in the removal of all used oil and particles.
1. Disconnect the suction line tube
from the pump by loosening
the hose clamp.
2. Drain oil from the suction line tube.
3. After oil has been completely drained
from the machine, reattach the
suction line tube to the pump.
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