Ariens 34-Ton Log Splitter Owners Manual - Page 17

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. IMPORTANT: Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The following chart shows the recommended service schedule. Interval Task Action Each Use Clean Unit Clean engine and hydraulic tank of all dirt and debris. DO NOT spray unit with water. Do not use solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives. NOTE: Protect painted surfaces with automotive-type wax. Check Tires See SPECIFICATIONS on page 21 for correct tire pressure. See Check Tire Pressure on page 9. Check Engine Refer to engine manual. Oil Check See Checking Hydraulic Oil Level on page 18. Hydraulic Oil Level Check Hydraulic Lines Check for leaking, kinked or damaged lines. Replace as necessary. See HYDRAULIC OIL SYSTEM on page 18. Follow Engine Perform scheduled engine maintenance. Refer to Engine Manual Maintenance for detailed instructions. Schedule 50 Hours Check or Every Fasteners Season Check all fasteners. Replace fasteners that are missing or damaged. Tighten all nuts and bolts to the correct torque value. 100 Hours Change Drain oil from hydraulic tank, replace filter and refill tank with or Every Hydraulic Oil hydraulic oil. See Recommended Hydraulic Oil on page 18. Season and Filter Check Hydraulic Drive Coupling Inspect hydraulic drive coupling for damage or deterioration. Replace as necessary. Hydraulic Pump Drive Coupling Engine Check Wheel Remove bearing dust caps and inspect and repack wheel bearings Bearings with grease. After packing bearings seat bearings by tightening the spindle nut snug. Loosen nut, spin wheel and retighten slightly until first slot in castle nut aligns with hole in hub. Replace cotter pin and dust cap. Wheel should spin freely with no wobble. GB - 17