Speeco 40100500 V2 - Manual (Page 12)

DIRECTIONS FOR FILLING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
1) Disconnect the control hand bar from its linkage part and take off the
cushions from the front frame.
2) Lift the towing handle and keep the tank in the vertical position.
3) Disconnect the vent plug and dipstick from the front cylinder cover.
4) Put the front frame of the unit in some container; raise the wheels 2 in.
off the ground on blocks, and drain the hydraulic tank.
5) Refill the tank within the marked range on the dipstick.
6) After refilling, insert and tighten the vent plug and dipstick.
7) Start the motor and operate the log splitter fully extended for several
cycles to repel air out of the reservoir.
Fill the hydraulic reservoir with at least 3 quarts of hydraulic fluid. After the hydraulic reservoir is filled with oil, start the motor. The hydraulic pump should
prime itself. With the motor running, move the hydraulic valve lever toward the wedge. This will cause the cylinder to extend and expel air. When the
cylinder is fully extended, retract it. Repeat this procedure several times. An erratic movement of the cylinder indicates that there is still air in the system.
More oil should then be added to bring the fluid level up to the marked range on the dipstick. Total hydraulic capacity is 3.3 quarts. NOTE: If the tank is
overfilled, it will tend to expel oil from the breather cap when the cylinder is retracted. After adding more oil to the tank, cycle the cylinder again until it has a
constant speed indicating that all oil has been expelled. Check the oil level in the reservoir again to make sure it is in the marked range on the dipstick.
STORAGE
Store the log splitter switched off and unplugged.
Allow the log splitter to cool for 5 minutes after use before storing.
Protect the power supply cable from heat, sunshine, agressive liquids and sharp edges.
Store unit in a clean, dry area. Don’t store it unprotected outdoors, next to corrosive materials or in a damp environment.
Store this log splitter where children can not start it.
8) Depress the control handle so that the cylinder will drive the ram into the log. Extend the cylinder until the log splits or to the end of its stroke.
If the log has not completely split after the cylinder has reached the end of its extension, retract the cylinder.
9) When the log has split, retract the ram for loading the next log.
CAUTION: ALWAYS SPLIT THE LOG ALONG ITS GRAIN. IF SPLIT ACROSS THE GRAIN SOME TYPES OF WOOD MAY
BURST OR FLY OUT RESULTING IN INJURY.
CAUTION: IF THE LOG IS STUCK ON THE WEDGE, RELEASE BOTH HANDS AND UNPLUG THE POWER CABLE
IMMEDIATELY. KNOCK OFF THE LOG WITH A HAMMER. DO NOT USE YOUR HANDS.
10) When finished splitting the log, switch the motor off and unplug the power cable.
NOTE: Switch off and unplug the power cable quickly if the machine is acting abnormal. Contact our customer service department at 1-800-525-8322
to address these concerns.
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Vent Plug
Dipstick