Cub Cadet I-Beam Style - Manual (Page 197)

6-2
2. Remove and replace the Gibs. Reassemble
the Gib plates, making certain flat washers are
in place under the Gib plates.
3. Readjust the bolts on the side of the wedge
plates as instructed above.
6-1.3 PREPARING THE LOG SPLITTER
1. Lubricate the beam area where splitting wedge
will slide with engine oil (DO NOT USE
GREASE). Make certain to oil both front and
back of the beam face.
2. Remove the reservoir vent plug. Refer to Fig-
ure 6-1.
3. Fill the reservoir tank to the top with Dexron III
automatic transmission fluid, or 10W non-
foaming hydraulic. Replace vent plug securely.
Figure 6-1
NOTE
The reservoir tank has a capacity of approxi-
mately 7 gallons.
4. Disconnect the spark plug wire. Prime the
pump by pulling the recoil starter, to turn the
engine over, approximately 10 times.
5. Reconnect the spark plug wire.
6. Start engine.
7. Use the control handle to engage the wedge to
the far extended position.
8. Retract the wedge.
9. Refill tank to within 1-1/2" to 2" from the top of
the tank.
10. Extend and retract the wedge 12 complete
cycles to remove trapped air in the system
(system is “self-bleeding”).
11. Refill the reservoir to within 1-1/2" to 2" from
the top of the tank. Much of the original fluid
has been drawn into the cylinder and hoses.
Make certain to refill the reservoir, to prevent
extreme damage to the hydraulic pump. Fail-
ure to refill the tank will void your warranty.
NOTE
Some fluid may overflow from the vent plug as
the system builds heat and the fluid expands
and seeks a balanced level.
WARNING
Do not operate the log splitter without the
proper amount of hydraulic oil in the reser-
voir tank.
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