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To minimize repairs and increase rental revenues for your Maxim Log Splitter follow these simple guidelines:

• Encourage the operator to tow the Log Splitter under 45 mph. The Log Splitter has no suspension. High speeds over rough pavement and potholes will cause the unit to bounce. Since there is no suspension, bouncing may cause fluid reservoir to crack where it connects to the wheels.

• Check the condition of the fluid reservoir after each rental.

• Encourage the operator to unhitch the Log Splitter and maneuver the unit into the final position. The log splitter has a low profile and cannot be seen from some rearview mirrors. Since the driver can not see the log splitter he may not realize that it is jack-knifing. Jack-knifing can result in the bending of the log splitter tongue.

• Check the tongue for damage after each rental.

• Install a plastic cable tie to prevent hydraulic hose from coming into contact with the engine. The hydraulic hoses are long enough that the log splitter can be operated in the vertical position. When the unit is lowered into the horizontal position one of the hoses may flex in a manner that brings it close to the engine.

• Replace cable ties as part of the normal maintenance.

• Check and fill the hydraulic fluid reservoir after each rental. Any tractor grade fluid will suffice. The log splitter is shipped with enough fluid to prevent any pump failure should the owner forget to add fluid, but not enough to operate the unit effectively.

• Inform the renter that the Log Splitter will operate more effectively once the engine and hydraulic fluid have had time to warm.

• Repack wheel bearings once a year.

To minimize repairs and increase rental revenues for your Maxim Heavy Duty follow these simple guidelines:

• Mount the tines first when assembling unit. Mount the handles and cross braces next (Cross brace goes between handles). Be sure to add cable guides. For easier assembly, do not tighten fasteners until you finish placing all parts. Then, tighten all nuts and fasteners
• Front handle protects engine, as well as, provides a grip when loading and unloading.
• When loading tiller into pickup or SUV - rotate transport wheels back 2 or 3 positions to lower profile and provide lower center of gravity.
• Check tiller for loose bolts and screws after each rental. Be certain to check the bolt that goes through the center of the gear case and frame. This bolt holds the center cluster sprocket in place inside the gear case. It must be secure.
• Check condition of belt after each rental. Replace as needed. Alter belt tension by adjusting Idler cable chain at hand clutch and by moving engine backward or forward.
• Check transmission fluid weekly during rental season by removing check plug located just above tines. If no fluid eases out - add 00 Gear Lube into fill plug located toward top of gear case until fluid eases out of check plug. Make sure both plugs are secure when finished.
• Service engine according to engine owner's manual.
• Clean dirt, roots, string and other foreign objects from tines after each rental.