DR Power 22-Ton (July 2013 - Present) - Manual (Page 28)

28 DR ® VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL LOG SPLITTER
Excessive pressure when seating beads may cause the tire/rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury. Refer
to the sidewall of the tire for the recommended pressure.
Chapter 4: Maintaining The DR VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL LOG SPLITTER
Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual and the
engine manufacturer's owner's manual for maintenance procedures. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supersede
those listed in the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.
Regular Maintenance Checklist
P ROCEDURE B EFORE E ACH U SE E VERY 25 H OURS E VERY 50 H OURS E VERY 100 H OURS
Check Engine Oil Level ▲
Check General Equipment
C di i ▲
Perform Rail Maintenance ▲
Check Hydraulic Fluid Level ▲
Check Tire Pressure ▲
Clean Engine Exterior and
Cooling Fins ▲
Change Engine Oil 1 st time 5 hours ▲
Replace Air Filter ▲
Replace Hydraulic Filter ▲
Change Hydraulic Fluid ▲
Replace Spark Plug ▲
Engine Service
Refer to the Engine Operator’s manual packed with your log splitter for all engine maintenance.
Note: When draining oil from the engine on this log splitter, shield the hoses from any oil that may run down the frame and drip onto the
hoses. Thoroughly wipe any residual oil off the log splitter and hoses after completing service.
Tire Pressure
The max recommended operating pressure listed on the side of the tire. Do not, under any circumstances, exceed the
manufacturer’s recommended psi. Maintain equal pressure on all tires.
Hose Clamps
Check the clamps on the return hose before each use and check the clamps on the suction hose once a season.
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the engine, wait five (5) minutes to allow all parts to cool.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug.
Refer to the Engine Operator’s manual packed with your log
splitter for all engine maintenance.