CHECKING & REPLACING HYDRAULIC OIL
CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL
Periodically check the oil level to ensure it is between the 2 grooves around the Dipstick. To check the oil.
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Stand the machine up at the wheel end.
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Using an 8mm Allen Key, unscrew the Dipstick & remove it.
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If the oil level is lower than the minimum (min) bottom mark on the dipstick refill with Type 22 Hydraulic
oil and check the level again, until the oil level reaches the maximum (max) mark on the dipstick.
The following
hydraulic oils or equivalent Type 22 are recommended for the log splitter’s hydraulic
transmission system:
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HANDY PARTS Logsplitter Oil WPL110 (1L), WPL113 (5L)
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SHELL Tellus 22
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MOBIL DTE 11
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ARAL Vitam GF 22
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BP Energol HLP-HM 22
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Clean the Dipstick and put it back into the oil tank while keeping the log splitter held upright.
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Never exceed the maximum level. Empty oil if the maximum level is exceeded until the oil level is
between the minimum & maximum marks on the dipstick.
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The machine will operate as designed with oil in between the minimum & maximum marks.
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Clean the Oil Drain Bolt before replacing it. Make sure they are tightened to avoid leaks before lowering
the logsplitter back to a horizontal position.
Read dipstick to determine the maximum and minimum of the oil level. Low oil can damage the oil pump.
Overfilling can result in excessive temperature in the hydraulic transmission system.
HYDRAULIC OIL
THLS-6
Total capacity
5.2 Litres
Max amount of oil needed to reach top mark of dipstick
2.4 Litres
Min amount of oil needed to reach lower mark of dipstick
3.1 Litres
