Towing; Maintenance - Oregon 596281 Manual Del Propieratio

4. With the engine running, depress and hold the valve handle so that the cylinder will drive the wedge 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.
IMPORTANT: Holding the valve in the "actuate" position at the end of the stroke may damage the pump. Always use
extra care when splitting logs with unsquare ends.
NOTE: For operation in wooded areas, obtain a spark arrester for the exhaust system. see the engine operating and
maintenance manual and check with your authorized engine service center. See also Fire prevention on page 6
of this manual.
IMPORTANT: To extend the life of the hydraulic cylinder, avoid "bottoming out" wedge plate to the foot plate. To con-
form with industry safety recommendations, the wedge stops 1 inch from the foot plate.

TOWING

This log splitter is equipped with pneumatic tires, a class 1 coupler (2 in. diameter ball required) and safety chains.
Before towing, the safety chains must be secured to the hitch or bumper of the vehicle. Local regulations should be
checked regarding licensing, lights, towing, etc. Turn fuel shut off valve on the engine to the "OFF" position prior to tow-
ing. Failure to do so may result in flooding the engine. Do not exceed 45 mph when towing this log splitter. See also
Towing Safety on page 7 of this manual.

MAINTENANCE

1. Consult the operating and maintenance instructions of the engine manufacturer for engine care and maintenance.
2. Always check the oil level of the hydraulic reservoir before operation. Operating the log splitter without an adequate
oil supply will cause severe damage to the pump.
3. Change the hydraulic oil filter after the first 25 hours of operation. Thereafter, change the oil filter every 100 hours or
seasonally, whichever comes first.
4. To drain the hydraulic oil, loosen the clamp on the suction hose coming from the fitting on the bottom of the tank. It is
located just to the right of the oil filter.
5. If the wedge becomes dull or nicked, it can be removed and sharpened. Remove the 1/2 in. diameter bolt that con-
nects the wedge to the cylinder. The hose from the valve may need to be removed. Carefully lift the cylinder to allow the
wedge to be removed. The wedge can now be lifted off and sharpened.
6. Clean the breather cap after 25 hours of operation. Clean it more often when operated in dusty conditions.
7. See also Repair and Maintenance Safety on pages 6 thru 7 of this manual.
8. All replacement parts must meet manufacturer's specifications.
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