Service and Maintenance
WX520, WX520L, WX520T
Trailer Wood Splitter
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8.5 Hydraulic Oil – Changing
Change the hydraulic oil at 100 hours of operation or
annually.
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Hydraulic oil type:
Dexron® III ATF
CAUTION!
Risk of burns to exposed skin.
Hydraulic oil becomes hot during
operation. Hoses, lines and other
parts become hot as well. Wait for
the oil and components to cool
before starting any maintenance or
inspection work.
W028
The hydraulic tank drain plug is located under the
machine. A 3/8" Allen (hex) wrench is required to remove
it.
00208
Fig. 29 –
Hydraulic Tank Drain Plug
Procedure
1.
Place a drain pan of suitable capacity under the drain
plug.
2.
Clean the area around drain and remove the drain
plug.
3.
Allow the oil to fully drain, then flush the tank.
4.
Replace the plug and fill the tank with clean oil.
5.
Dispose of used oil in an environmentally safe
manner.
8.6 Hydraulic Oil Filter – Changing
Change hydraulic oil filter at 100 hours of operation
or annually.
The filter is located on side of the hydraulic oil tank.
CAUTION!
Risk of burns to exposed skin.
Hydraulic oil becomes hot during
operation. Hoses, lines and other
parts become hot as well. Wait for
the oil and components to cool
before starting any maintenance or
inspection work.
W028
00209
1
2
Fig. 30 –
Hydraulic Filter
1. Hydraulic Filter
2. Drain Plug
Procedure
1.
Place a drain pan of suitable capacity under the filter
head.
2.
Remove the oil filter. An oil filter wrench may be
required.
3.
Apply a light coat of clean oil to the seal on the new
filter and install it. Tighten by hand only.
4.
Run the machine for 1–2 minutes operating the
cylinder. Check filter head for oil leaks.
5.
If a leak is found, shut off the machine and correct it.
6.
Check hydraulic reservoir oil level. Top up as
required.
7.
Dispose of spilled oil in an environmentally safe
manner.
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