MAINTENANCE
AND
STORAGE
l{otei For
Foper
mainienance,
keep
a wliten re@rd
of hour use
and naintenance. Also
see
page
1 0 for
turther details-
Always
shut off the
engine. While repairing
or adjusting
the log
splitter, except as
fecommended
by
ihe engine manufac.turer
Clean debris
and chaff from
the engine
cytinder, cylinder head
fins, blower housing,
rotating
screen
and muffler areas. lf
the engine
is equipped wfi
a spa* anestor
muffler, clean
and inspect it regllady (follow
engine manufacturer
service instructions).
ReDlace. if
damaged.
Never store
he
lo9
splitter with
fuel in the tank inside
a building where
fumes might
reach an
open flame or
spaft. Allo/
lhe engine to coot
and drain
all fuel fom the fuel tank
befoE storing in
any enclrsed
area.
Clear debris fiom
movable
pafts,
bd onty when
lhe
power
source
is shut off.
To
prevent
accidental
strarting, remove
the spark
plug
wire from the
spafi
plug
and insert
the
-
teminalin
fieV notch in thecytinder
head
before working
on the engine
or
log
splater.
Check to b€ sure
all
nuts
and
bolts are tight to
assure the log
splitter
is
in safe working
condition.
Check
engine oil level
and hydraulicoil
levet.
Che,ck the wear strips
on lhe slide
plate
under the
cu(ing
wedge.
All models
equipped with
w€ar
slips should be inspected
and have
the wear
strips reDlaced as needed.
PERIODIC
MAINTEI{ANCE
Check
engine
o11.........
Check hydraulic
oi|..................
Inspect hydraulic
hoses
lmpect
& clean
engine cooling
Check log
splitter tir€
prc5sure......
Check trailer hitch
and safety
Clean
englne airlilter...
....daily
."..........dei|y
Check
wear
strips.......,
In6pect
for and repalr
damaged
parts..............
.................,.da11y
Inspec{
&
gap
or replace
spark
ptug..................
Replac€ hydraulic
oil and clsan filler
or aa required
Check
& seruice wheel
lmpectall
bolts & fittings and
tighton as
......_..................monthty
.............,....,.we€kly
Change
engine oil
as
indlcated
in the engine
manufrcturcda
owners man
at.
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