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1. 2o 0o 1 1 1 POSSIBLE CAUSE Bad connection at hydraulic coupler E J Worn ball seat on cou pler E Auger plugged or jammed Lower hydraulic oil in reservoir A H Pressure lock B D E J Defective pump L Defective engine L Air in system A l 0 Insufficient oil to pump A E F G H J 1 Tank breather plugged B 2 Shaft seal improperly vented L 3 Leakage through pump check valve L Lines reversed 14 Pump high pressure 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 gear set damaged L 5 Pump gear set worn L 6 Pump seized up H L 7 Drive shaft broken L 8 Internal leakage in direc tional valve EH L 9 Directional valve dam aged L 0 Obstruction in direc tional valve F H L 1 Obstruction in hydraulic lines F H J L 2 Weak engine low horsepower D L 3 Low engine speed D L 24 Improper engine pump 2 alignment K L 5 Shaft coupling loose K L FIXES amp HINTS Keep oil tank full and clean Clean vent hole Slowly reverse position of valve handle If implement moves shut and down reverse lines Shut engine off remove debris Shut off engine remove and inspect the hydraulic coupler for worn area if found remove and replace Flush and clean hydraulic system Shut down engine and inspect oil levels Fill to adequate levels or change Remove pump and check to see2. COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS Iron amp Oak Hydra Buddy Hydraulic Power Pack Model HBH XL 05 Owner Operator and Safety Manual eG T Made in U S A Initial Start Up Instructions DO NOT start the Hydra Buddy until you have completed the start up instructions a a a a O Read all operating and safety instructions Complete and return the warranty card to register your Hydra Buddy Write the serial number and date of purchase in this manual Your Hydra Buddy is shipped DRY Make sure the hydraulic tank is filled with the recommended type and quantity of oil See Start Up Procedure section Make sure the engine crankcase is filled with the manufacturer s rec ommended type and quantity of oil See Start Up Procedure sec tion Fill the engine fuel tank with fresh clean lead free gasoline Do not mix oil with gasoline NOTE Iron and Oak Commercial Products reserves the right to make technical Serial Number Please enter the serial number and purchase changes for product improvement This manual may contain illustrations and photographs for demonstration purposes which slightly deviate from the actu al product design Streator IL Date of Purchase NS Sal PRODUCTS INC date of your Hydra Buddy in the space provid ed Keep this manual for future reference ae No Made m 815 672 8596 1 Iron amp Oak Contents Introduction iS oe ere DE
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4. ator s responsibility to make sure the proper oil level is maintained 815 672 8596 9 Iron amp Oak Operation ACAUTION ES The hydraulic tank may become hot under continuous use Do not touch the unit with your bare hands until the unit has had cooling time Do not remove the cap from the hydraulic tank while the unit is running Hot oil under pressure could be expelled resulting in serious injury Hydraulic Motors Before connecting your implement hoses to the Hydra Buddy you must determine which hose is the pressure or forward acting hose Consult your implement owners manual to determine which hose is the PRESSURE IN hose N Once the implement pressure port has been determined connect the PRESSURE SIDE hose to Port B port closest to the engine as indicated on the valve Connect the RETURN SIDE hose to Port A NOTE The Hydra Buddy is equipped with 1 2 quick disconnect couplers which exceed the ISO 5675 Standard If the implement attachment couplers do not match the ones installed on the unit replace the couplers on the implement attachment with couplers that will match Iron and Oak does not recommend the use of adapters Adapters may cause pressure drops NOTE When using the Hydra Buddy to auger corn or beans position the unit to the fur thest upwind point from the auger intake or chaff cleaner if possible This will prevent chaff from plugging the engine air filter and cooling fins 3 Place t
5. 1450 psi Shipping Weight Briggs Stratton 0 00 eee 195 lbs HON esd ira er ad 200 Ibs Overall Shipping Size HxWxL eee eee 39 x 33 x 22 inches Tractor Hydraulic Oil For extremely cold weather conditions 0 c ee eee eee SAE 10W For extremely warm weather conditions SAE 30W Transmission Fluid seess teens Dextron Ill 815 672 8596 13 Iron amp Oak Decals AWARNING Make sure all decals are attached to the Hydra Buddy and or engine and are legible at all times H PE PRODUCTS INC S Streator IL NOTICE HYDRAULIC FILL PLUG Maintain level of hydraulic oil a 1 below plug Recommended to use Universal Hydraulic Oil or Dextron H Transmission Fluid 3 MADE IN THE U S A Item Part No Description Qty 1 BR002521 Decal Serial Number 1 2 BR002652 Decal Notice 1 3 BR002621 Decal Flag 1 Iron amp Oak 14 815 672 8596 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM Engine stalls when valve is engaged See Possible Cause 1 2 4 22 or 24 Motor or cylinder moves slow 1 3 5 7 22 24 25 Engine appears to be frozen will not move 1 2 6 7 8 24 Motor or cylinder move erratically 3 9 10 11 12 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 Engine won t turn or stalls at no load 10 14 16 21 23 24 Pump shaft seal leaks 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
6. continuing Make sure gasoline soaked rags are properly disposed of x x A DO NOT fill the gas tank while the engine is hot or running Allow time for the engine to cool down before refueling Preventing Fires x NEVER operate the Hydra Buddy near a flame or spark Oil and gasoline are flammable and can explode x A NEVER smoke while operating or refueling the Hydra Buddy Gasoline oil and even gas fumes can explode Important Notice The Hydra Buddy is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass cov ered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be main tained in effective working order by the owner and or operator 815 672 8596 7 Iron amp Oak Unpacking Instructions Carefully remove the Hydra Buddy power pack from the shipping carton and check for shipping damage If any parts are damaged call Iron and Oak Commercial Products at 815 672 8596 Start Up Procedure Important Notice Do not start the engine Follow all the instructions in the Start up Procedure before operating the Hydra Buddy Failure to follow this recommendation can result in engine and hydraulic pump damage IMPORTANT Before starting the engine read the engine manufacturer s operating and maintenance instruction manual If an engine manual was n
7. that it moves freely Shut engine off then restart Check hoses for dam age and correct place ment Precise alignment of engine and pump is necessary do not force Return component to dealer manufacturer for necessary repairs 815 672 8596 15 Iron amp Oak Parts v HIEL X 8L 9L S og ZIZLOONE ez jeuoydo siesym L 8L X W E dl asou 89050049 ecc ppng eJpAH Ajquiessy LZLL2ONS SN v esoH duer L0O0S0048 L L dWzL dWeL moq 06 Dun 00010048 9r L dWzL aHzI mog g 06 Bunya LLOLOONE 0c L Jeu ELLLOONE Gp L 8ONOL 9HZ1 1061628 una 10010049 6l L peor Jo ZLLLOONG vb L dwz goN 9 wem BumiJ 20010038 8L L yur 1ejse N S91700Nd eb L Abou SALA Sczvoodg LL L LX EL Sue Uld r zr0048 ev L Wd9 4 ANEIP H dung 0L0Z00Y8 QL L eV X ZEIE 29302 Uld GLZvOONd Lv L LX p L yeys aubuyg Ae SOLOLOSS Gl L e pueH SAJEA VZLLVOONS ob 4 PIE X YZ 91 9 H09 99310048 vl v 8 907 JSYSEM EOFLOONE 6 8 DU 00 Jeysem ZOrLOONE l v 8 8 eld Jeysem 00py100Y8 9 9 LX ve 9Vs og SIZLOONE ZL v VIE X 94 8 H09 16110049 ZE c ZIL X 81 9L G 19S MOIS Z8ELO0NE LL L yue 3ueuipieM EOSIZONE 9 L abe eujbu3 eBue J OLLOZOMS OL c juBreas Dun ZG0L00Y8 ce L ZIL Buldnog QL00900 8 6 L yoddns eA eA jexoeug vciLOHS ve L 1 Buldnog 910090048 8 8 HL 3nu
8. R OUR tow nea eds act ode iat Oe 4 Safety ir Sn po T bo i a tapete db Meets eN 5 Personal Protectlon z e NEE AE ECCLES REISEN NEL CAESA 5 Worksite Safety 0 00000 c eee 5 Operating Safety 0 0 00 cee 5 Maintenance and Repair 6 Refueling 4 2 uon een EUR HER bre Fach eA dek 7 Preventing Rires sires cas reset eect aod et een een 7 Unpacking Instructions 0 000 e eee 8 Start Up Procedure 8 Operation 23 44 8 2 a eds oes dee deat ed bebe ete ua ane e tus 10 Hydraulic Motore 2 22 van ee RENI MEER REDI 10 Cylinder Attachments 2 2 2 0c cee lee 11 Inspection and Maintenance 12 General Maintenance Check before operating 02 20000 12 Engine Service u 2 28 2 ern 13 olorage ig Ya AAA AAA aon aG 13 Hydraulic Oil Change 13 Specifications eii eee ne EEE ae 13 Decals Au At ats shee cel tee aa Sata ts ci e els oh a de DIAL SS an Es 14 Troubleshooting 000000 ccc en 15 Parts Section dE raei p kaeida edel ni eA Ld p bii wea ae td 16 Warranty ES 18 BR021171 Optional Wheel bn 18 Warranty Card ic Cex hse tee ea Abe ole ea ae 19 Iron amp Oak 2 815 672 8596 A WARNING To avoid personal injury or death carefully read and understand all instructions pertaining to the Iron and Oak Commercial Products Hydra Budgy Do not attempt to operate or maintain our product without fully understanding all our instructions and safety precautions Do not operate the Hydra Buddy
9. e hydraulic pump is completely filled with oil Make sure the spark plug wire is held away from the spark plug with string or other nonconductive material Place the valve handle in the center neutral position Loosen the hydraulic fill plug so any trapped air can easily escape Pull the engine start rope several times to draw hydraulic oil up into the pump Attach the spark plug wire and start the engine per the manufacturer s instructions Once the engine has started move throttle down to the mid range position and allow the engine to run for ten 10 minutes Shut the engine off Make sure the implement attachment s hydraulic system is completely primed If you are connecting the unit to a cylinder the cylinder rod should be completely retracted rod completely inside the cylinder If you are connecting the unit to a hydraulic implement make sure all the hoses are attached and unit is ready for oper ation Check and refill all system oils to appropriate levels Tighten the hydraulic fill plug Your Hydra Buddy is now ready to use Important Notice The Hydra Buddy is equipped with a sealed hydraulic tank If too much oil is placed in the hydraulic system of the unit and the implement the hydraulic tank can be placed under high pressure under certain conditions This high pressure can result in hot hydraulic oil being forced from the tank causing burns or other physical injury Never overfill the hydraulic tank It is the oper
10. earance and weather protection v Year round manufacturing parts and support For additional information contact us at Iron amp Oak Commercial Products 410 W Broadway Ave P O Box 577 Streator Illinois 61364 0577 Phone 815 672 8596 Fax 815 672 9073 E mail sales logsplitters ironoak com Web Site www logsplitters ironoak com Iron amp Oak 4 815 672 8596 Safety The following is a list of safety rules you must follow in order to use your Hydra Buddy safely Personal Protection To avoid personal injury or death carefully read and understand all instruc tions pertaining to the Hydra Buddy including the engine manufacturer s operating and maintenance instruction manual v Always wear protective gear such as safety goggles tight fitting gloves without draw strings or loose cuffs steel toed shoes and a protective hearing device To prevent injury make sure all decals are attached to the Hydra Buddy and are legible at all times Worksite Safety v To avoid tripping do not leave tools or other components laying around in the A work area x NEVER operate equipment attached to the Hydra Buddy on slippery wet A muddy or icy surfaces The location you choose should be flat dry and free from any tall grass brush or other interferences bon monoxide which can be deadly when inhaled Make sure the area is well x NEVER operate the engine in an enclosed area Exhaust fu
11. ent liabilities arising out of the improper function of any parts We make NO WARRANTY with respect to parts NOT of our manufacture but we will carry out the terms of the warranties of their respective manufacturers If a service representative cannot be found in your area call Iron and Oak Commercial Products at 815 672 8596 Have your model and serial number on hand before call ing Optional Attachments BR021171 Optional Wheel Kit An optional wheel kit is available to make the Hydra Buddy more portable The kit contains all the parts necessary to attach the wheels to the portable hydraulic power pack HBH 0005 Iron amp Oak 18 815 672 8596 9 eq eynjeuDis INOA diz ege AIO SSeJppy Joelle U0J4 peseuoung dlZ 31V1S ALIO SsdHaav esuoug INVN S 43NMO RH VIa3S S0 IX H8H IPPON 3udesee jd UomeunojJu AJUeLIe A 4984 4AMOd ppng e1p H yeo pue uo 1180 v9 L9 1l JEANS 448 X09 Od ou Ssjonpoyg 819J4e8ululo 2 YEO pue uoJ 0 peu pue edojenue ue ojui uiesui eu pejjop y uo uuoj eui no dijo moj q uo y ui uoneuuojul ey mo j eseejd Ajuelnem yeo pue UO Jno ejeAroe OL uoneuuoju AJueueyy jueuoduu lag We Wonk COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS Iron amp Oak Commercial Products Inc 410 W Broadway Ave Streator Illinois 61364 0577 Phone 815 672 8596 Fax 815 672 9073 E mail sales logsplitters ironoak com Web Site www logsplitters ironoak com
12. f per forming anything found in this or other Iron and Oak Commercial Products manuals Seek out expert assistance from a qualified person before continu ing A WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of Cal ifornia to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm 815 672 8596 3 Iron amp Oak Introduction This portable hydraulic power pack is designed for tough applications on around or away from the farm The Hydra Buddy can be used to e replace tractor power supply for grain augers mixers or lifts e save fuel and lower tractor operating hours and maintenance costs e operate any implement normally run off of a tractor s hydraulic supply An attractive powder coated finish provides the finest protection available and Iron and Oak s rigid quality control and component testing help ensure years of productive reli able service Since 1982 the name Iron and Oak has stood for quality and reliability when it comes to hydraulic products Iron and Oak Commercial Products offers the finest log splitter on the market today v Rugged heavy duty construction for years of exceptional service v Ergonomic design for use in vertical and horizontal operating positions v Rigid quality control during manufacturing ensures greater reliability v Factory testing of all major components and hydraulic tank v Powder coated finish for the best app
13. he control valve handle in the center neutral position 4 Start the engine 5 Place the engine control lever in the fast position 6 Push the valve handle slowly inward until it locks in position IMPORTANT The Hydra Buddy has a bidirectional valve that allows you to reverse the direction of the attachment motor Before using the reverse feature consult your attach ment owners manual to make sure the motor can be reversed Using reverse oil flow in a non reversing pump or motor can result in damage to your implement 7 To reverse the direction of the attachment motor a Pull the valve handle outward to the center neutral position b Wait until the attachment motor comes to a complete STOP Iron amp Oak 10 815 672 8596 Operation c Pull the valve handle out slowly and hold it As a safety precaution the reverse valve position is spring loaded to return to the center neutral position when released You must hold the valve handle in the reverse position for reverse operation 8 To turn off the motor place the valve handle in the center neutral position 9 Allow motor to come to a complete stop 10 Turn the engine off 11 Move the valve handle to the forward position for four to five seconds then to the reverse position for four to five seconds 12 Disconnect the hoses Cylinder Attachments AWARNING The Hydra Buddy valve does not have a positive locking device to hold the cylin der in position A
14. le back to the center neutral position to stop cylinder movement 8 To remove the unit place the cylinder in the fully retract position so the rod is inside the cylinder barrel 9 Place the valve handle in the center neutral position 10 Turn the engine off 11 Move the valve handle to the forward position for four to five seconds then to the reverse position for four to five seconds 12 Disconnect the hoses Inspection and Maintenance General Maintenance Check before operating The hydraulic system hoses and pump should be carefully inspected before each use Also inspect the mechanical parts at the same time Make sure all hoses clamps nuts bolts fittings etc are properly installed and tightened AWARNING Do not check for leaks with your hand Leaks can be located by pass Cg ing a piece of cardboard or wood around the suspected leak and look ing for discoloration High pressure fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate skin causing serious injury or even death If fluid is injected into your skin it must be treated immediately by a doc tor familiar with this type of injury Always replace frayed kinked or cracked hoses and or other damaged hydraulic com ponents with Iron and Oak Commercial Products authorized parts and components spec ified in the Parts Section of this manual Replacement parts from
15. lways use a mechanical lock to prevent the cylinder from creep ing drifting IMPORTANT Applications with cylinders can excessively deplete the Hydra Buddy hydraulic tank DO NOT use this unit in applications where more than 75 of the hydraulic fluid is purged from the hydraulic tank DO NOT attempt to add more hydraulic fluid to extend the hydraulic capacity 1 Determine the best way to connect the implement s cylinder to the unit The proce dure given below connects the pressure port to the extend port of the cylinder oppo site the rod end The cylinder rod should be fully retracted before connecting any hoses Connect the return hose rod end to PORT A Connect the pressure hose opposite rod end to PORT B Place the valve handle in the center neutral position Place the engine control lever in the fast position o m fF pw N To raise the cylinder push the handle inward until the desired height is reached then return the valve handle to the center neutral position Block lock the attachment at the desired height If the attachment is not locked into position the Hydra Buddy will allow the cylinder to drift 7 To lower the cylinder pull the handle outward until the desired height is reached then release the handle it will automatically return to the center position 815 672 8596 11 Iron amp Oak Operation IMPORTANT When the valve handle is pushed inward it locks in place You must then pull the hand
16. mes contain car ventilated v A ALWAYS operate your Hydra Buddy on dry solid level ground v A ALWAYS have at least one other person assist in loading the Hydra Buddy onto a truck or trailer Operating Safety v The Hydra Buddy hydraulic power pack is equipped with a pressure A control monitoring valve The unit at full throttle position operates at a nominal 1450 psi Make sure this operating pressure does not exceed the maximum pressure of the implement attachment being operated v A ALWAYS relieve pressure before connecting or disconnecting hydraulic lines v A Allow only adults to operate the Hydra Buddy No one under the age of 18 should be allowed to operate this unit or equipment powered by this unit 815 672 8596 5 Iron amp Oak Safety v A Always keep bystanders including children and pets at least twenty five 25 feet away from the work area Only the operator should stand near the equip ment and the operator should stand only within the safety zone prescribed in this manual see the photos on safe and unsafe operating zones in the Oper ation section v A ALWAYS determine correct rotation of the auger mixer pump motors or other attachments powered by the Hydra Buddy before connecting the unit v ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire when the Hydra Buddy is not in opera tion x NEVER leave your Hydra Buddy operating unattended x Do not allow any person to operate the Hydra Buddy until the
17. ot supplied with the Hydra Buddy it is your responsibility to obtain a manual Start by contacting the store where you purchased the Hydra Buddy If they cannot help you contact the engine manufac turer 1 Make sure the hydraulic tank is filled with SAE 10W tractor hydraulic oil or automatic transmission fluid such as Dextron Ill The tank is full when the oil level is one inch from the top of the tank Also refer to the implement attachment service manual for the recommended oil If you are using an implement attachment that requires oil that is incompatible with the above recommended oil contact Iron and Oak 2 Make sure the engine s crank case is full of the engine manufacturers recommended oil Important Notice The Hydra Buddy is equipped with a factory installed engine do not mix oil with the gasoline Using mixed oil gasoline in a four cycle engine can cause engine damage AWARNING Be careful not to spill fuel when filling the fuel tank If fuel should spill E S quickly wipe it off and allow the excess fuel to evaporate before contin uing Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable and can cause person al injury or even death when ignited Iron amp Oak 8 815 672 8596 Start Up Procedure Fill the engine s fuel tank with fresh clean lead free automotive gasoline 4 Remove the spark plug wire from the engine This prevents the engine from starting o oN o nm 10 11 12 13 14 until th
18. secondary suppliers not original Iron and Oak replacement parts can lead to product damage and or per sonal injury and will void the warranty ACAUTION Do not remove the cap from the hydraulic tank while the unit is running Hot oil under pressure could be expelled resulting in serious injury QA Iron amp Oak 12 815 672 8596 Inspection and Maintenance Should it become necessary to loosen or remove any hydraulic fitting or hose be sure to relieve all hydraulic pressure by shutting off the engine removing spark plug wire and moving the valve control handle back and forth several times Engine Service Refer to the engine manufacturers manual for engine maintenance and repair Storage Refer to the engine manufacturers manual for engine storage No special procedures are required for the hydraulic system to store the Hydra Buddy Hydraulic Oil Change Iron and Oak Commercial Products recommends an oil change every 100 hours of oper ation Refer to the Specifications section in this manual for the type and quantity of oil Important Notice Never run the Hydra Buddy unless the hydraulic oil tank is full 1 inch from the top of the tank Specifications Engine zu ar IU Adee Her ees an 8 HP Briggs amp Stratton or Honda Hydraulic Tank 3 ug ME 828238 a cec ek ub EE IEEE ES 5 6 gallons Safety Release Control Valve Detent auto return Gear PUMP Zune estem oue das single stage Maximum Pressure
19. unless you read and understand the instructions and warnings in this manual If any doubt or question arises about the correct or safe method of performing anything found in this or other Iron and Oak Commercial Products manuals contact your Iron and Oak Commercial Products dealer or call the Sales and Service representatives at our main headquarters Proper care is your responsibility A WARNING Accidents can often be avoided by being alert and recognizing potentially haz ardous situations Any individuals operating maintaining or repairing prod ucts manufactured by Iron and Oak Commercial Products should have the nec essary training skills and tools required to perform these functions properly and safely The safety information in this manual serves as a basic guide in an attempt to prevent injury or death Iron and Oak Commercial Products cannot anticipate every possible circum stance that might involve a potential hazard The warnings in this manual and on the product itself are therefore not all inclusive If tools procedures work methods or operating techniques that are not specifically mentioned by Iron and Oak Commercial Products are used you must satisfy yourself that they are safe for you and for others Make sure the Hydra Buddy will not be damaged or made unsafe by any operation lubrication maintenance or repair proce dures that you choose DO NOT proceed if any doubt arises about the correct or safe method o
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21. xcessive speeds The maximum engine speed is preset and is within safety limits Iron amp Oak 6 815 672 8596 Safety x NEVER make alterations to your Hydra Buddy in any manner Such alterations may cause the Hydra Buddy to become unsafe and WILL VOID THE WARRAN TY NEVER attach a rope or extension to the control lever Such ALTERATIONS may cause the Hydra Buddy to become UNSAFE and WILL VOID THE WARRANTY ALWAYS clean the unit after each use and store it inside or cover it completely if stored outside x se e Refueling sS ONLY refuel the Hydra Buddy outdoors in a clear area void of gas fumes or spilled gasoline s ALWAYS use an approved fuel container to carry gasoline ALWAYS replace the gas cap and the fuel container cap securely sS If gasoline is spilled move the unit away from the area of the spill and avoid cre ating any source of ignition until the spilled gasoline has completely evaporated sS Take a class B fire extinguisher with you when operating the Hydra Buddy in dry areas as a precautionary measure against possible flying sparks sS 60600000 Always store gasoline in an approved tightly sealed container Store the con tainer in a cool dry place Do not store the container in a house or near any heating appliance Do not smoke or have open flames when refueling the engine Do not spill fuel If fuel should spill quickly wipe up the spill and allow the excess to evaporate before
22. y have read and understood the safe operating instructions contained in this manual In x Do not under any circumstances alter your Hydra Buddy This equipment was designed and engineered to be used in accordance with the operating instruc tions Altering the equipment or using the equipment in such a way as to cir cumvent its design capabilities and capacities could result in serious or fatal injury and WILL VOID THE WARRANTY x Never operate or allow anyone else to operate the Hydra Buddy while under the influence of medication drugs or alcohol x Never wear loose clothing or jewelry that may get caught or become entan D gled in the equipment powered by the Hydra Buddy x A Only use your hand to operate the control lever NEVER use your foot knee a rope or any other extension device Maintenance and Repair v Follow all safety rules because most accidents involving the operation main tenance or repair of products occur because the owner operator failed to observe basic safety rules or operating instructions ALWAYS inspect your Hydra Buddy before each use Make sure all nuts bolts screws hydraulic fittings hose clamps etc are securely tightened ALWAYS check the oil level in the hydraulic oil tank and engine reservoir Fill as required sS GGG x NEVER operate your Hydra Buddy when it is in need of repair or is in poor mechanical condition x NEVER tamper with the engine to run it at e
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