REPLACING HYDRAULIC OIL
Replace the Hydraulic oil in the log splitter after
every 150 hours of use. Take following steps to
replace it.
Make sure all moving parts stops and the log
splitter is unplugged.
Unscrew Oil Drain Bolt with Dipstick to remove
it.
Turn the log splitter on the Support Leg side
over an 4 liters capacity container to drain the
hydraulic oil off.
Turn the log splitter on the the motor side.
Refill fresh hydraulic oil at the volume as per the
hydraulic oil capacity of a particular model
indicated in above specifications table.
Clean the surface of Dipstick on the Oil Drain
Bolt and put it back into the oil tank while keep
the log splitter vertically.
Make sure the level of the refilled oil is just
between 2 grooves around the Dipstick.
Clean the Oil Drain Bolt before thread them
back. Make sure they are tightened to avoid
leakage before place the log splitter horizontally.
Periodically check oil level to ensure it is
between 2 grooves around the Dipstick. Upon
Lower oil level, oil refilling is required.
Following hydraulic oils or equivalent are recommend for the log splitter's
hydraulic transmission system:
SHELL Tellus 22
MOBIL DTE 11
ARAL Vitam GF 22
BP Energol HLP-HM 22
SHARPENING WEDGE
After using the log splitters for some time, sharpen the wedge of the log splitter using
a fine-toothed file and smooth any burrs or crushed area along the cutting edge.
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