North Star M1108D - Manual (Page 8)

Initial Set-Up
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IMPORTANT!
Engine is shipped without oil. DO NOT start the engine before adding oil.
See Assembly Instructions section of this manual to assemble the log splitter before
set-up.
Step One:
Inspect Log
Splitter
Components.
Closely inspect all log splitter components.
(See Machine Components section of this manual for diagram of components.)
• If you have missing components, contact Customer Service at 1-800-270-0810.
• If you have damaged components, contact the Freight Company that delivered the unit
and file a claim.
Step Two:
Add Oil to Engine Add oil to the engine. Using a funnel. Add SAE 10W-30 oil up to the FULL mark
on the dipstick. (See engine Owner’s Manual for oil capacity and location of fill cap.)
Step Three:
Add Hydraulic Oil
to Reservoir
WARNING:
High fluid pressures and temperatures are developed in hydraulic log
splitters. Hydraulic fluid escaping through a pin hole sized opening can burn or
puncture skin, resulting in wounds that could cause blood poisoning, infection,
disability, gangrene, amputation, or death. Therefore, the following instructions
should be heeded at all times when inspecting or servicing the hydraulic components
of the log splitter.
•
NEVER check for leaks with your hand. Leaks can be located by holding a piece of
cardboard or wood (at least two feet long) with your hand at one end and passing the other
end over the suspected area (wear eye protection). Look for discoloration of the cardboard
or wood.
•
NEVER adjust the pressure of the pump or valve.
•
If injured by escaping fluid, no matter how small the wound is, see a doctor at once. A
typical injection injury may be a small wound that does not look serious. However,
severe infection or reaction can result if proper medical treatment is not administered
immediately by a doctor who is familiar with injection injuries.
1. Remove hydraulic oil dipstick.
2. Refer to the Specifications section for approximate hydraulic oil capacity.
3. Fill reservoir with 10 wt AW32, ASLE H-150, or ISO 32 oil. Use a funnel
4. Replace hydraulic oil dipstick.
5. Start engine and use control valve handle to extend and retract wedge 5 (five) times
to remove air from the high pressure lines.
6. With wedge retracted, check oil level again. Fill if necessary.
WARNING: NEVER remove the hydraulic oil fill cap when the engine is
running or hot. Hot oil can escape causing severe burns. Allow log splitter to
cool completely before removing hydraulic oil fill cap.
Note: If the log splitter will be run for long periods of time in outdoor temperatures
above 70F, we recommend changing the hydraulic oil to DEXTRON III.