Ribimex RIBILAND PREHLS11T V 043091 Manuel D'instructions page 32

7. Clean the dipstick and the seal.
- Check the oil level by inserting the dipstick in the tank
- Remove the dipstick and check that the oil level is between two marks ("a" and "b").
8. Check the gasket. Replace if damaged.
9. Tighten thoroughly the dipstick.
Attention! To prevent damage to the seal and the thread of the cylinder head, the screw must not be
over-tightened.
10. Regularly check the oil level; and refill when necessary
Remarks:
1- Check oil level regularly with dipstick.
Low oil levels can damage the oil pump.
2- The oil should be completely changed once a year.
3- Before oil change, make sure moving parts are stopped and the log splitter is unplugged.
4- Make sure that no dirt or debris finds its way into the oil tank
5- Following an oil change, activate the log splitter a few times without load (without splitting wood).
6- Collect used oil and dispose of responsibly in accordance with local environmental legislation.
- Recommended oil
Following hydraulic oils or equivalent are recommend for the log splitter's hydraulic
transmission system: DEA HD B46, Shell Tellus 10-46, Esso Nuto H 46
6.3- Sharpening the wedge
After using the log splitters for some time or when required, sharpen the wedge of the log splitter
using a fine-toothed file and smooth any burrs or crushed area along the cutting edge.
6.4- Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Falls to split logs
The log pusher moves
jerkily, taking unfamiliar
noise or vibrating a lot
Oil leaks around cylinder
ram or from other points.
Motor does not start
PROBABLE CAUSE
Log is Improperly positioned
The sizes or hardness of the log.
exceeds the capacity of the machine
Wedge cutting edge is blunt
Oil leaks
Unauthorized adjustment was made
on Max. Pressure Limiting Screw.
Lower max pressure rating was set.
Lack of hydraulic oil and excessive air
in the hydraulic system.
Air sealed in hydraulic system
while operating.
Bleed Screw is not tightened
before moving the log splitter.
Oil Drain Bolt with Dipstick is
not tight.
Hydraulic Control Valve Assembly
and / or seal(s) worn
No current in the socket
REMEDY SUGGESTED
Refer to" Log Splitter
Operation" section for perfect
Reduce the log sizes before
splitting it on the log splitter
Refer to" Sharpening the
Wedge" section to sharpen the
Locate leak(s) and contact the
Contact the dealer.
Check oil level for possible oil
refilling. Contact the dealer.
Loosen Bleed Screw by 3~4
rotations before operating the
l litt
Tighten the Bleed Screw up before
moving the log splitter.
Tighten the Oil Drain Bolt with
Dipstick.
Contact the dealer
Check mains fuse
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