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c.
Extend the cylinder by holding the valve handle forward and pulling on the
engine's pull start cord until oil from the return line stops flowing. This step drains
the head end of the cylinder.
2.
Drain the hydraulic tank.
a.
Place a waste oil container under inlet hose (2).
b.
Remove the inlet hose from the pump.
c.
Slightly lower the front of the log splitter to completely drain the tank.
3.
Remove and replace the oil filter.
a.
Remove the existing oil filter and properly dispose of it.
b.
Apply a thin coat of oil to the rubber seal of the new oil filter.
c.
Screw the filter onto the filter head. Once the filter makes contact with the
filter head, turn it an additional 3/4 turn. Hand-tighten only.
4.
Refill hydraulic oil.
a
. reconnect all hose, clamps, and caps.
b.
Fill hydraulic oil tank
c.
reconnect spark plug wire and start engine
d.
cycle the value to fill cylinder with oil.
e.
Once cylinder moves smoothly, turn engine off, check level of hydraulic tank.
General Maintenance Check (before operating)
The hydraulic system (hoses, cylinder, and pump) should be carefully inspected before
each use. Also, inspect the mechanical parts at the same time. Make sure all clamps,
nuts, bolts, fittings, etc. are properly installed and tightened.
Do not check for leaks with your hand. Leaks can be located by passing a piece of card-
board or wood around the suspected leak and looking for discoloration. High-pressure
fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible. Escaping fluid under
pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate skin, causing serious injury or even death.
If fluid is injected into your skin, it must be treated immediately by a doctor familiar
with this type of injury.
Always replace frayed, kinked, or cracked hoses and/or other damaged hydraulic com-
ponents with
HUD-SON FOREST EQUIPMENT
authorized parts and components.
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