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6 Section 2— ASSembly & Set-Up
Set-Up
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the engine manual packed with your log splitter. Read
the instructions carefully.
WARNING! Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoors or while
the engine is hot or running.
NOTE: Your log splitter may be shipped with motor
oil in the engine. You MUST check the oil level before
operating. Be careful not to overfill. Gasoline can be
added to the engine when the log splitter is in either
the horizontal or vertical position. However, it may
be easier when the splitter is in the vertical position.
Tire Pressure
The max recommended operating pressure is 30
psi. Do not -- under any circumstances -- exceed the
manufacturer’s recommended psi. Maintain equal
pressure on all tires.
WARNING! Excessive pressure when
seating beads may cause tire/rim
assembly to burst with force sufficient to
cause serious injury.
Preparing the Log Splitter
1. Lubricate the beam area (where the splitting
wedge will slide) with engine oil. Do not use
grease.
2. Remove the dipstick located in front of the
engine and on top of the reservoir tank. See
Figure 2-9.
Dipstick
Reservoir
Tank
Figure 2-9
NOTE: The log splitter is filled to the proper
operating level from the manufacturer with
Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid. However,
you MUST check the fluid level before
operating. If not filled, proceed with the
following steps:
WARNING! Much of the original fluid
has been drawn into the cylinder and
hoses. Make certain to refill the reservoir
to prevent damage to the hydraulic
pump.
3. Check the fluid level using the dipstick. See
Figure 2-9. Do not overfill.
NOTE: Approved fluids include Shell Tellus®
S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III/Mercon®
Automatic Transmission Fluid, Pro-Select™
AW-32 Hydraulic Oil or 10WAW-ISO Viscosity
Grade 32 Hydraulic Oil. It is not recommended
that fluids be mixed, to top off the reservoir
tank during initial set-up use Shell Tellus® S2 M
32 Hydraulic Fluid only.
4. Replace the dipstick securely, tightening it
until the top of the threads are flush with top
of the pipe.
5. Disconnect the spark plug and prime the pump
by pulling the recoil starter as far as it will go.
Repeat approximately 10 times.
NOTE: Close the fuel shut-off valve (if equipped)
before performing Step 5 to avoid engine
flooding.
6. Reconnect the spark plug wire and start the
engine following instructions in the Engine
Operator’s Manual.
7. Use the control handle to engage the wedge
to the farthest extended position. Then retract
the wedge.
8. Refill the tank as indicated on the dipstick if
necessary.
NOTE: Failure to refill the tank will void the log
splitter’s warranty.
9. Extend and retract the wedge 12 complete
cycles to remove any trapped air in the system
(the system is “self-bleeding”).
10. Refill the reservoir within the range marked on
the dipstick if necessary.
NOTE: Some fluid may overflow from the vent
plug as the system builds heat and the fluid
expands and seeks a balanced level.
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