Model T32305 (Mfd. Since 08/20)
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Checking/Adding/
Changing Hydraulic
Fluid
Item(s) Needed
Qty
Hex Wrench 6mm .............................................. 1
Safety Glasses ...........................................1 Pair
Latex or Nitrile Gloves ................................1 Pair
Clean Rag ......................................................... 1
Shop Rags ......................................... As Needed
Funnel (Small) ................................................... 1
Drain Pan ........................................................... 1
Hydraulic Fluid: ISO 32 or equivalent ... up to 3.6 Qt
Wear safety goggles when
servicing hydraulic system
to reduce risk of getting
hydraulic fluid in your eyes.
The hydraulic fluid level should be checked before
each use of the Model T32305.
Replace the fluid after every 150 hours of
operation, if it smells burnt, or if it is contaminated
by water. Water contamination can build up over
time and can be identified as a tan discoloration
in the fluid.
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Put on safety glasses and latex or nitrile
gloves.
6. Re-install plug.
Figure 17. Proper hydraulic fluid level on
dipstick.
Proper Hydraulic
Oil Level
Low Mark High Mark
5. Re-install plug, remove it, then check oil level
on dipstick.
— If fluid level is between high and low marks
on dipstick (see
Figure 17), proceed to
Step 6.
— If fluid level is below low mark on dipstick
(see
Figure 17), add required amount of
hydraulic fluid.
— If fluid level is above high mark on dipstick
(see
Figure 17), drain required amount of
hydraulic fluid.
Hot Fluid! Do not remove hydraulic fluid tank
plug just after using log splitter. You could be
severely burned by hot hydraulic fluid
escaping from tank. Allow log splitter to
cool sufficiently before removing plug.
3. Use transport handles to position log splitter
vertically.
4. Remove hydraulic fluid tank plug (see
Figure 16) and wipe dipstick with clean rag.
Check Add Hydraulic Fluid
Checking/Adding Hydraulic Fluid
Figure 16. Log splitter positioned for fluid check.
Hydraulic
Fluid Tank
Plug
