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MAINTENANCE
REplACING hYDRAUlIC OIl
Replace the hydraulic oil in the log splitter after every
150 hours of use. Take the following steps to replace the
oil.
1. Make sure all moving parts are stopped and the log
splitter is unplugged.
2. Remove oil drain bolt and dipstick. Make sure bleed
screw is closed tight.
3. Turn the log splitter on the support leg side over using
a one gallon or larger capacity container to drain the
hydraulic oil.
4. Turn the log splitter on the motor side.
5. Refill with 3.75 quarts of fresh hydraulic oil.
6. While keeping the log splitter vertical, clean the sur-
face of dipstick on the oil drain bolt and put it back into
the oil tank.
7. Make sure the level of the refilled oil is between the 2
grooves around the dipstick.
8. Clean the oil drain bolt before re-threading it back in.
Make sure the bolt is tightened to avoid leakage before
placing the log splitter horizontally. Loosen bleed screw
3-4 turns before operation.
Periodically check oil level to ensure it is between the 2
grooves around the dipstick. If the level is it is below the
lower limit, fill until level is correct.
The following hydraulic oils, or equivalent, are recom-
mended for the log splitter’s hydraulic transmission
system:
SHELL Tellus 22
MOBIL DTE 11
ARA Vitam GF 22
BP Energol HLP-HM 22
ShARpENING WEDGE
When the log splitter wedge becomes dull and/or worn,
sharpen the wedge using a fine-toothed file and smooth
any burrs or crushed areas along the cutting edge.
oil drain container
