Echo LS21160 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 20)

16 LOG SPLITTER
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
BEFORE INSPECTINg OR SERVICINg ANy PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHuT OFF POWER SOuRCE,
ANd MAKE SuRE All MoVING PARtS hAVE CoME to A CoMPlEtE StoP.
Warning
5.3 fiLLing hYdrauLic fLuid
Check the fluid level with the dipstick before each use.
The hydraulic pump requires premium hydraulic fluids
containing high quality rust, oxidation, and foam inhibitors.
These include premium turbine oils, API CD engine oils
per SAE J183, M2C33F or g automatic transmission
fluids meeting Allison C-3 or Caterpillar TO-2, and certain
specialty agricultural tractor fluids.
The hydraulic tank dipstick is located by the engine. See
Figure 7 for reference. Check the fluid on level ground with
the jack stand in the down position. Do not overfill.
5.4 changing hYdrauLic oiL fiLTer
5.5 TraiLer Service TiPS
Change the hydraulic oil filter after the first 50 hours of
operation and every 200 hours thereafter.
To change the hydraulic oil filter:
using an oil filter wrench, turn the filter 1.
counterclockwise.
Once the filter becomes loose, turn it out the rest of the
2.
way with your hand.
Properly discard old filter.
3.
lube the rubber seal on the new filter (PN 16922) with 4.
clean hydraulic oil.
Install the filter onto the threaded pipe. Turn with your
5.
hand until the filter is finger tight.
using an oil filter wrench, tighten the filter another ½
6.
turn.
Check hydraulic oil level and fill if necessary.
7.
Check wheel bolt torque monthly. 1.
Check air pressure in tires monthly. 2.
Check and repack wheel bearings with grease after 3.
every 20-25 hours of use.
When towing, always connect the safety chains. Make
4.
sure trailer hitch bolts are tight.
Check trailer lights periodically.
5.
Towing speed must not exceed 45 mph (72 kph). 6.
Fig. 7. Hydraulic fluid dipstick
Fig. 8. Hydraulic oil filter