Troy-Bilt LS 33 Operation Manual - Page 15

Maintenance & Adjustments 6 WARNING! Do not at any time make any adjustments without first stopping engine, disconnecting spark plug wire and grounding it against the engine. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs. Maintenance Engine Refer to the separate Engine Operator's Manual for all engine maintenance instructions. Tire Pressure See the sidewall of the tire for recommended pressure. Do not, under any circumstances, exceed manufacturer's recommended psi. Maintain equal pressure on all tires. WARNING! Excessive pressure when seating beads may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury. Refer to the sidewall of tire for recommended pressure. Hydraulic Fluid and Inlet Filter Check the hydraulic fluid level in the log splitter reservoir tank before each use. Maintain the fluid level within the range specified on the dipstick at all times. Change the hydraulic fluid in the reservoir every 100 hours of operation. Follow the steps below: 1. Place a suitable oil collection container under the tank. 2. Disconnect the suction hose from the bottom of the reservoir tank, and allow the fluid to drain into container. 3. Carefully unthread the inlet filter and clean it with penetrating oil. See Fig. 6-1. 4. Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container. 5. Reinsert the filter and reconnect the hose. Fill the reservoir as instructed in the Assembly & Set-Up section. Approved fluids include Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III / Mercon® automatic transmission fluid, Pro-Select™ AW32 Hydraulic Oil or 10WAW-ISO viscosity grade 32 hydraulic oil. Check the engine oil level. Refill if necessary. 6. Maintain the fluid level within the range specified on the dipstick at all times. NOTE: Always dispose of used hydraulic fluid and engine oil at approved recycling centers only. 7. Contaminants in fluid may damage the hydraulic components. Flushing the reservoir tank and hoses with kerosene whenever service is performed on the tank, hydraulic pump or valve is recommended. Contact an authorized service dealer. Hydraulic Filter Change the hydraulic filter every 50 hours of operation. Use only a 10 micron hydraulic filter. Order part number 723-0405. Beam and Splitting Wedge Lubricate both sides of the beam (where it comes into contact with the splitting wedge), before each use, with engine oil. Hose Clamps Before each use, check if the hose clamps on the suction hose (attached to the side of the pump) are tight. Check the hose clamps on the return hose at least once a season. Flexible Pump Coupler The flexible pump coupler is a nylon "spider" insert, located between the pump and the engine shaft. Over time, the coupler will harden and deteriorate. If you detect vibration or noise coming from the area between the engine and the pump contact an authorized service dealer. If the coupler fails completely, you will experience a loss of power. Suction Hose Inlet Filter Figure 6-1 15