Since TSC now has the 22 ton Speeco(Husky) on sale(for the next 5 days), I finally decided it was time... I was given a large ash tree a few weeks ago, and have been noodling and splitting away on it, and swinging the maul was getting a little old.
Had some problems with it right off the bat, but all were caused by the bad assembly work by my local TSC.
First, when I got it home and started checking fluids, the engine oil showed a full inch overfilled on the dipstick. Ok, called TSC, and they said it was normal. Yeah, right... Then called Speeco, and we think they dumped the oil for two splitters all into one. So, drained out what I needed to(about 18 oz, or the full amount for ONE fill).
That's when I noticed that one of the axle dust covers had fallen off on the way home. I'm sure I made some drivers mad, as I kept it under 35 all the way...
Ok, all ready to go. Filled it with gas, primed it, and pulled the cord. Engine starts right up...and the high pressure line going to the valve blows off. Oh :censored: :msp_angry: ! Luckily, I had my hand on the throttle, and was able to kill it somewhat quickly. :msp_scared: Now I have hydaulic fluid everywhere! Put the hose back on, and tightened it down the right way.
Checked over everything that would have been looked at on assembly and fired it up again. Everything seemed to work! 'Bout time! Split about 1/2 cord with it, including some tougher chunks to make it drop into the lower gear. Everything works great, and it sure beats the maul!
Then went and had a talk with the local TSC manager... :msp_wink: He tried to make it right, and was not at all happy with the guy that assembled it. I'll let it go at that... :wink2: Came home with some hydrualic fluid, a few filters and a dust cover...
Pics:
Splitter
Woodshed
Big ash tree I'm working on
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Had some problems with it right off the bat, but all were caused by the bad assembly work by my local TSC.
First, when I got it home and started checking fluids, the engine oil showed a full inch overfilled on the dipstick. Ok, called TSC, and they said it was normal. Yeah, right... Then called Speeco, and we think they dumped the oil for two splitters all into one. So, drained out what I needed to(about 18 oz, or the full amount for ONE fill).
That's when I noticed that one of the axle dust covers had fallen off on the way home. I'm sure I made some drivers mad, as I kept it under 35 all the way...
Ok, all ready to go. Filled it with gas, primed it, and pulled the cord. Engine starts right up...and the high pressure line going to the valve blows off. Oh :censored: :msp_angry: ! Luckily, I had my hand on the throttle, and was able to kill it somewhat quickly. :msp_scared: Now I have hydaulic fluid everywhere! Put the hose back on, and tightened it down the right way.
Checked over everything that would have been looked at on assembly and fired it up again. Everything seemed to work! 'Bout time! Split about 1/2 cord with it, including some tougher chunks to make it drop into the lower gear. Everything works great, and it sure beats the maul!
Then went and had a talk with the local TSC manager... :msp_wink: He tried to make it right, and was not at all happy with the guy that assembled it. I'll let it go at that... :wink2: Came home with some hydrualic fluid, a few filters and a dust cover...
Pics:
Splitter
Woodshed
Big ash tree I'm working on
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