REPLACING HYDRAULIC OIL
The logsplitter 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, prior to your first operation.
You should also replace the hydraulic oil in the logsplitter after
every
150 hours
of use.
Follow the steps below to check and replace hydraulic oil.
•
Make sure all moving parts stop and the logsplitter is
unplugged.
•
Using an 8mm Allen Key, unscrew the dipstick & remove it.
•
Tip the logsplitter onto the front support leg, over a minimum
4 litre capacity container to drain the hydraulic oil off.
•
Examine oil for metal chips as a precaution to future
problems.
•
Refill with fresh hydraulic oil as per the hydraulic oil
specifications below.
The following hydraulic oils or equivalent Type 22 are
reco
mmended for the log splitter’s hydraulic transmission
system:
o
HANDY PARTS Logsplitter Oil WPL110 (1L), WPL113 (5L)
o
SHELL Tellus 22
o
MOBIL DTE 11
o
ARAL Vitam GF 22
o
BP Energol HLP-HM 22
•
Clean the Dipstick and put it back into the oil tank while
keeping the log splitter held upright.
•
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.
•
The machine will operate as designed with oil in between the
minimum & maximum marks.
•
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.
