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®
HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL LOG SPLITTER
Adding Hydraulic Fluid
Supplies Needed:
Paper Towels
Hydraulic Fluid (
see Figure 30
)
Note:
Use the following instructions only when adding Fluid for the first time. Refer to the “Checking the Hydraulic Fluid Level” section
in Chapter 4 for information on maintaining the Hydraulic Fluid level.
Note:
The Hydraulic Oil should be selected based on the outside temperature range
the Log Splitter will be used in. Refer to the chart provided to select the appropriate
Hydraulic Oil (
Figure 30
).
1.
Remove the Reservoir Dipstick, which is located next to the engine on top of
the reservoir tank (
Figure 31
).
2.
Slowly fill the Reservoir tank with the recommended Hydraulic Fluid until the
fluid reaches the Initial Fill Line on the Dipstick (
Figure 32
). Be Careful not to
overfill.
3.
Replace the Dipstick in the Reservoir.
4.
Make sure the Engine is in the “OFF” position
(refer to Figure 37)
and
disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. Prime the pump by
pulling the recoil starter handle
(refer to Figure 36)
as far as it will go.
Repeat approximately 10 times.
5.
Reconnect the spark plug wire and start the engine, following instructions in
Chapter 3.
6.
Use the control handle to engage the wedge to the farthest extended
position. Then retract the wedge.
Note:
Do not refill the tank to the Initial Fill Line. The fluid level has dropped since
the cylinder was cycled. Refilling to this line will overflow the tank. The proper level
for operation is when the fluid is about 1/4" above the bottom of the Dipstick.
7.
Stop the Engine and recheck the fluid level. Add fluid as needed so that the
fluid Level is about 1/4" above the bottom of the dipstick
(Figure 32)
.
Note:
Failure to refill the tank to the Operating Level will void the splitter’s
warranty. Do not overfill. The proper level for operation is when the fluid is about
1/4" above the bottom of the Dipstick.
8.
Restart the engine and extend and retract the wedge 12 complete cycles to
remove any trapped air in the system (the system is “self- bleeding”).
9.
Stop the Engine and refill the tank as needed so the fluid is about 1/4"
above the bottom of the dipstick.
Figure 31
Reservoir
Dipstick
Figure 32
Initial Fill Line
1/4"
Operating Level
Reservoir Dipstick
ISO 22
ISO 32
ISO 46
ISO 68
0°
(-18°)
10°
(-12°)
20°
(-7°)
30°
(-1°)
40°
(4°)
50°
(10°)
60°
(16°)
70°
(21°)
80°
(27°)
90°
(32°)
TEMPERATURE FAHRENHEIT (CELSIUS)
HYDRAULIC OIL ISO RECOMMENDATIONS
Figure 30
You must add hydraulic fluid before using the splitter. This machine is shipped without hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic
tank.
When performing the following procedures, fill the hydraulic tank slowly, checking the level frequently to avoid
overfilling.
To get an accurate reading when checking the hydraulic fluid level:
- The machine should be on a level surface.
- The dipstick should be pushed in fully to ensure an accurate fluid level reading.
After the initial fill, much of the fluid will be drawn into the cylinder and hoses. Make certain the fluid is at the Operating
Level (
Figure 32
) to prevent damage to the hydraulic pump.
DO NOT OVERFILL
.
