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Checking the Hydraulic Fluid Level
Tools and Supplies needed:
Clean Rags
Hydraulic Fluid
Note:
To get an accurate reading when checking the Hydraulic Fluid Level, ensure
that the machine is on a level surface.
1.
Remove the Reservoir Dipstick from the Reservoir Tank and clean it with a
Rag
(Figure 58).
2.
Replace the Dipstick and push it down all the way to ensure an accurate
reading.
3.
Remove the Dipstick and check the fluid level. The fluid is at the proper level
when it is about 1/4" above the bottom of the dipstick
(Figure 59).
4.
Add fluid as needed until the fluid is at the proper level.
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid
Tools and Supplies needed:
Flat Head Screwdriver
27mm Wrench
Spark plug socket and Ratchet
Waste Fluid Container
Hydraulic Fluid
Clean Rags
1. Drain the head end of the cylinder.
a.
Remove the spark plug wire and spark plug to help reduce the back
pressure on the engine and to prevent it from starting.
b.
Position an approved Waste Fluid Container under the Oil Return
Hose.
c.
Disconnect the Oil Return Hose from the Oil Reservoir using a 27mm
Wrench
(Figure 60).
Position the Oil Return Hose into the waste fluid
container
d.
Extend the cylinder by holding the hydraulic control valve handle
forward and have someone pull on the engine’s pull start cord until
fluid from the Oil Return Hose stops flowing. Please properly dispose of the waste hydraulic fluid per local regulations.
2. Drain the Hydraulic Tank.
a.
Position the Waste Fluid Container under the Oil Suction Hose
(Figure 60).
b.
Use a Flat Head Screw Driver to loosen the Hose clamp securing the Oil Suction Hose to the bottom of the Pump.
c.
Remove the hose from the pump and place it in the waste fluid container.
d.
Slightly lower the front of the WOOD SPLITTER by folding the jack stand to completely drain the tank.
e.
Once the tank is completely drained, reconnect the Oil Suction Hose to the Pump and secure with the Hose Clamp.
Figure 60
Oil Suction
Hose
Hose
Clamp
Oil Return
Hose
Pump
Oil
Reservoir
Figure 58
Reservoir
Dipstick
Figure 59
1/4"
Operating Level
Reservoir Dipstick
Never run the Log Splitter unless the hydraulic fluid tank is at the proper level
or you will cause damage to the Hydraulic Pump.
