Ergo Fix 77205, Instruction Manual

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7. MAINTENANCE
To prolong the life of the log splitter, we advise you to consider the following
maintenance prescriptions, so that the machine will carry out heavy jobs for years
to come.
Make sure the log splitter is unplugged, before
carrying out any maintenance jobs.
Replacing hydraulic oil
Replace the hydraulic oil in the log splitter after every
150 hours of use or every 2 years. Take following
steps to replace it:
•
Make sure all moving parts stop and the log
splitter is unplugged.
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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 motor side and refill
2,4 litres fresh hydraulic oil.
•
Clean the surface of the dipstick on the oil drain
bolt and put it back into the oil tank while
keeping 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 placing the log splitter horizontally.
Recommended hydraulic oil:
Shell Tellus 22
Mobil DTE 11
Aral Vitam GF 22
BP Energol HLP-HM 22
Warning: always respect the regulations in force for disposing of old oil (not
in the sewer!). Use oil of the same kind as that already in the machine; do
not mix different types of oil!
Refilling the hydraulic oil
Periodically check the oil level to ensure it is between 2 grooves around the
dipstick. Upon lower oil level, oil refilling is required.
Sharpening the wedge:
after using the log splitter for some time, sharpen the
wedge of the machine using a fine-toothed file and smooth any burrs or crushed
area along the cutting edge.