Harbor Freight Tools GREYHOUND 56072 - Manual (Page 14)

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servicing
to prevent
serious injury
FroM accidental
starting:
turn the power switch of the
equipment to its “oFF”
position, wait for the engine to
cool, and disconnect the
spark plug wire(s) before
performing any inspection,
maintenance, or cleaning
procedures.
to prevent
serious injury
FroM equipMent Failure:
do not use damaged
equipment. if abnormal noise,
vibration, or excess smoking
occurs, have the problem
corrected before further use.
Maintenance procedures
Many maintenance procedures,
including those not detailed
in this manual, will need to
be performed by a qualified
technician for safety. if you
have any doubts about your
ability to safely service the
equipment or engine, have a
qualified technician service the
equipment instead.
note: These procedures are in addition to
the regular checks and maintenance
explained as part of the regular op-
eration of the engine and equipment.
BeFore eacH use,
1. inspect the
general condition of the tool. Check
for loose screws, misalignment or
binding of moving parts, cracked or
broken parts, damaged electrical
wiring, and any other condition that
may affect its safe operation.
aFter use,
2. clean external surfaces
of the tool with clean, moist cloth.
After every use, wipe down the Log
Splitter to remove any tree sap or dirt.
This will extend the life of the unit.
Always keep the wedge and base
clean.
Clean and then grease the moving
3.
parts of this machine after each use.
Periodically, grease the moveable
4.
joints to minimize wear.
Periodically, use a file to sharpen the
5.
edges of the Blades.
Bleeding the Hydraulic system:
If the Log Splitter begins to lose 1.
power or splitting efficiency, it may
be a result of air becoming trapped
in the hydraulic system. To bleed the
hydraulic system:
Fill the oil reservoir.
2.
Back off the Filler Cap, so the air may 3.
vent out.
Start the engine to cycle the cylinder.
4.
Advance and Retract the Ram sev-
eral times to push the air out of the
cylinder into the reservoir.
Add more hydraulic oil to the reser-
5.
voir as needed.
Test the Log Splitter to make sure it is
6.
operating properly. If not, repeat the
above process.