Mantis Swift Split - Manual (Page 16)

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K. Transport
• Log splitter is equipped with two 10” dia. wheels to make it easy to move around.
• If you’d like to move your log splitter to different locations, secure the unit during transport to prevent damage or injury.
Always tighten the bleed screw to prevent oil spill.
WARNING
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE BE SURE THAT:
• LOG SPLITTER IS DISCONNECTED FROM POWER SOURCE.
• PUSHER PLATE IS FULLY RETRACTED (RETURNED TO THE LOWEST POSITION)
AND NO RESIDUAL HYDRAULIC ENERGY IS LEFT IN THE SYSTEM.
• OIL HAS COOLED.
L. Maintenance
Area Maintenance procedure Frequency
Inspect Hydraulic fluid level
Using an Adjustable Wrench, unscrew
the Dipstick.
Clean the Dipstick and inspect it to check
that the oil level is between the two notches
on the stem.
(See section G for instructions)
Before each use
Inspect/Lubricate
Log Ram, Vertical Beam
and Guides
Use #2 Lithium Grease
Before each use
Inspect/Sharpen
Splitting Wedge
(See section J for sharpening instructions)
Before each use
DIPSTICK
RAM
GUIDES
BEAM
SPLITTING
WEDGE