Speeco 40100500 V2 User Manual
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CAUTION:
NEVER START OR RUN THE LOG SPLITTER WITHOUT OIL IN THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR.
ALWAYS CHECK THE LEVEL OF THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR BEFORE OPERATION.
NOTE: If hydraulic oil is difficult to obtain, Dextron automatic transmission fluid can be substituted. Use only clean oil and take care to prevent dirt from
entering the hydraulic reservoir. Do not mix AW32 hydrualic fluid with Dextron transmission fluid. Log splitter is shipped with AW32 hydraulic oil.
Drain the system if you wish to use Dextron transmission fluid.
WARNING:
Before operating this log splitter loosen the vent plug (wing nut) by turning it counterclockwise a minimun of four
rotations. This will allow air to pass into and out of the hydraulic tank during operation. The vent plug is located on the front,
top end of the log splitter as shown in the diagram on page 7 and below. If you intend to move the log splitter, retighten the
vent cap to prevent the oil from leaking. Do not overtighten.
Failure to loosen the vent plug will cause pressure to build up in the hydraulic tank and could damage the seals
and affect the operation of the log splitter.
Vent Plug
Dipstick