Mountfield PATRIOT 5T, Translation Of The Original Instructions

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When should I change the oil?

The first oil change should be carried out after 

50  operating  hours,  and  then  every  250  operating 

hours.

Changing the oil:

1.  The log ram must be in its starting position.

2.  Place a container under the log splitter to catch the old 

oil. The container should have a capacity of at least 

4 litres.

3.  Unscrew the dipstick. Do not drop or lose the oil seal 

when removing the dipstick.

4.  Now  tip  the  machine  to  empty  the  oil  into  the  con-

tainer.

5.  Stand  the  log  splitter  on  end,  with  the  filler  opening 

at the top.

A second person will be required to up-end and hold 

the log splitter.

6.  Pour in the new hydraulic oil (3.2 litres) using a clean 

funnel.

7.  Clean the dipstick and the oil seal.

8.  Check  the  oil  seal  and  replace  it  if  it  is  damaged  in 

any way.

9.  Replace the dipstick and screw it firmly into place.

Caution! Do not tighten the screw too tightly, since this 

may damage the oil seal or the thread in the cylinder co-

ver.

Dispose  of  the  old  oil  properly  (local  oil  disposal  

point). The old oil must not be poured into the ground 

or drainage system, or mixed with other waste.

Hydraulic oil

We recommend the hydraulic oil Mogul HM22, ISO VG 

22 or hydraulic oils of similar viscosity.

Do not use any other types of oil. The use of any other 

type of oil will adversely affect the operation of the 

hydraulic cylinder.

Storage Conditions

Store the wood splitter in a dry area on a level floor. The 

machine  must  be  stored  out  of  reach  of  unauthorised 

persons, especially children.

Guarantee

The warranty period is 12 months for commercial use, 24 

months for consumers starting from the day of purchase.

Please read and follow the attached guarantee certificate 

and guarantee conditions.

Troubleshooting

Failure

Cause

Remedy

The wood log cannot be split



 Incorrect position of the log.



  Readjust the log to the correct 

position.



  The log dimensions exceed the 

allowed limits or the wood is too 

hard to be split by a machine of 

this capacity.



  Cut the log and adjust its dimensions.



  The splitting wedge does not split.



  Sharpen the splitting wedge, remove 

burrs and perform fine sharpening as 

needed.



  Too cool oil.



  Idle the machine to warm the oil.



  Oil leakage.



  Find the leakage and seal it.



  Too low hydraulic pressure.



  Put the log aside.

The  piston  rod  jerks  or  vib-

rates



  Air in the hydraulic distribution 

system.



  Check the oil level and top up as 

necessary. If necessary, contact the 

dealer. Loosen the bleed screw.

Oil  leakage  around  the  pis-

ton rod or on external com-

ponents



  Oil leaks from the oil tank.



  Check the bleed screw for tightness 

before transporting the machine.



  Worn sealing.



  Replace the sealing.

Stuck split log



  Too knotted a log.



  Release the controls and let the 

pusher fully retract.