Splitter storage outdoors.

[adrpga498]

I have a MDT? 27 ton splitter with 6.5 briggs engine. Bought it in 2006 and have only changed the hydro filter after 50 hours use as per the manual. Over the past 2 winters I have had to store it outside rather then in the garage, long story too much "stuff" in garage . Anyway, this is what I do after each time I use the splitter. I put a light coat of used oil on the beam and also spray a little wd40 on the valve control. COver it with tarp and wait till next scrounge. My question to the experts here is what else should I do when storing outside during in the future. Thanks in advance for any feed back and have a good day. TY

 

[EatenByLimestone]

I know a farmer who only does that to a number of tractors, splitters, etc. I think you'll be just fine. Maybe make sure there to disconnect the battery so it doesn't drain if there is one and make sure there is some stabil in the gas.

Matt

 

[adrpga498]

Thanks Matt, I have added "seafoam " to the last gallon of fuel mix just to be on the safe side.

 

[Gary_602z]

I am sure you do,but make sure the ram is retracted also.

Gary

 

[LLigetfa]

I am sure you do,but make sure the ram is retracted also.

Gary

+1

Make sure the tarp you use doesn't drape all the way to the ground otherwise it traps moisture coming up from the ground under it.

 

[adrpga498]

Tarp over top area only, and yes, ram retracted fully. Thanks for the input guys.

 

[shmodaddy]

+2 on the seafoam!! Throw the stabil away!

 

[MasterMech]

Leave the gas tank full, prevents condensation. That's how water inexplicably winds up in your fuel. You can and should shut the fuel supply line off and run the Carb dry unless you use the splitter at least every couple weeks.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

I have a MDT? 27 ton splitter with 6.5 briggs engine. Bought it in 2006 and have only changed the hydro filter after 50 hours use as per the manual. Over the past 2 winters I have had to store it outside rather then in the garage, long story too much "stuff" in garage . Anyway, this is what I do after each time I use the splitter. I put a light coat of used oil on the beam and also spray a little wd40 on the valve control. COver it with tarp and wait till next scrounge. My question to the experts here is what else should I do when storing outside during in the future. Thanks in advance for any feed back and have a good day. TY

Here is a picture of our 20 ton MTD. Yes, it is under that tarp. We've had that splitter over 20 years now and stored it just like that until last year when we put up a new barn. I always made sure I laid down two boards under each tire and the other things you've mentioned.

 

[wkpoor]

In some cases outside is better than inside. Some pole barns can sweat real bad and anything inside will condensate for day after the weather changes makes for a much worse condition that if it were outside. With a little precaution like you have already been doing and like others have mentioned it should be good to go for as many yrs outside as it would be inside.

 

[RNLA]

My 10 yr. old splitter is outside. Ram retracted, beam greased, FUEL TANK FULL (with a smidgen of sea foam), then the tires on paver bricks. I notice the tires loose air much slower when they are of the ground. I got it out yesterday to split a couple of cords and it fired on the second pull, it had not been used since July or August....

 

[shmodaddy]

+1 on the seafoam!

 

[ecocavalier02]

I need to get some of this sea foam. Keep mine outside all the time as well.

 

[shmodaddy]

Search seafoam I know there's been several discussions on it. I'm a FIRM believer.

 

[ecocavalier02]

Search seafoam I know there's been several discussions on it. I'm a FIRM believer.

can it be picked up locally or ya need to order it?

 

[shmodaddy]

I buy mine at Walmart or sometimes the parts store has a sale n pick up several bottles. Can be kinda pricy 6 or 7 dollars a bottle but it works.

 

[CK-1]

Mine is tarped outside as well. Cover the entire splitter including the tires. Another +1 on seafoam..

 

[SolarAndWood]

Mine has been outside for 20 years. Solved the fuel problems by getting rid of the motor that needed fuel and finding a custom fit Little Tikes cover for the electric motor.