T22B_HlogSplit - Gearmore, Inc.

4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSTEP 1: StartingCAUTION: DO NOT START OR RUNTHE ENGINE WITHOUT OIL IN THEHYDRAULIC RESERVOIR AND ENGINE.IMPORTANT: The engine and hydraulic tank areshipped without oil. See the engine operating andmaintenance instructions manual packed withyour Log Splitter for the type of crankcase oil, fuel,etc. The engine manufacturer recommends leadfreegasoline only.CAUTION: DO NOT START OR RUNTHE ENGINE BEFORE READING ALLOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANDNOTES ON SAFETY THOROUGHLY.STEP 2: The hydraulic reservoir should be filledwith an SAE20 hydraulic oil. If hydraulic oil isdifficult to obtain, automatic transmission fluidcan be substituted and should be used insteadof hydraulic oil when temperatures are below32º F. Use only clean oil and take care to preventdirt from entering the hydraulic reservoir.CAUTION: WHEN TIGHTENING THEBREATHER CAP ON THE TANK, POINTTHE HOLE AWAY FROM THE ENGINEAND THE OPERATOR ZONE.4.1 ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONSBRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINES:For temperatures above 40º F use an SAE30Woil. Using multigrade oil may increase oil consumption.Using SAE 30W oil below 40º F willresult in hard starting and possible engine boredamage. For temperatures below 40º F use anSAE10W-30 or SAE5W-30 oil. Oil capacity forthe 6 H.P. engine is approximately 5 / 8quart (20ounces; 0.6 liter). Refer to Briggs & Stratton engineowner's manual for additional information.HONDA ENGINES:For temperatures above 50º F, use an SAE30Woil. Using multigrade oil may increase oil consumption.For temperatures below 50º F use anSAE10W-30 oil. Using SAE30W oil below 40º Fmay result in hard starting and possible enginebore damage due to inadequate lubrication.SAE10W-30 is recommended for general use.Refer to the Honda engine owner's manual. Oilcapacity is 0.58 quart (19 ounces; 0.55 liter).ALWAYS check oil level before starting theengine. Keep oil level at full.11