The Handy THLS-6-PLUS, Operators Manual & Partslist

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CHECKING & REPLACING HYDRAULIC OIL
The log splitter is supplied with a full hydraulic oil tank,
however you should check if hydraulic oil needs to be added,
in case of leakage during transit.
You should also replace the hydraulic oil in the log splitter
after every
150 hours of use.
Periodically check the oil level to ensure it is between the 2
rooves around the Dipstick. To check the oil.
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Stand the machine up at the wheel end.

Release the Dipstick located on the end of the machine
with an 8mm Allen Key.
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If the oil level is lower than the bottom mark on the
Dipstick and refill the oil.

The oil level should be between the 2 grooves.
Follow the steps below to check and replace it.

Make sure all moving parts stop and the log splitter is
unplugged.
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Using an Allen key, unscrew the Oil Drain Bolt with
Dipstick and remove it.

Tip the log splitter onto the Support Leg side over a 4
litre capacity container to drain the hydraulic oil off.

Tip the log splitter on the motor side.

Refill with fresh hydraulic oil as per the hydraulic oil
capacity indicated in the specifications.

Clean the Dipstick and put it back into the oil tank while
keeping the log splitter held upright.

Make sure the level of the refilled oil is just between the
2 grooves around the Dipstick.
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Clean the Oil Drain Bolt before replacing it. Make sure
they are tightened to avoid leaks before lowering the
log splitter back to a horizontal position.
The following hydraulic oils or equivalent are recommend for the log splitter’s hydraulic
transmission system:
HANDY PARTS Logsplitter Oil WPL110 (1 Litre), WPL113 (5 Litre)
SHELL Tellus 22
MOBIL DTE 11
ARAL Vitam GF 22
BP Energol HLP-HM 22