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To drain the oil, tip unit, place an empty container that can hold at least 1
Gallon (4 Liters) of oil under the end of log splitter.
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Use an Allen Wrench and remove Drain Port Plug/Dipstick and the seal in the
aluminum cover plate of the log splitter.
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Wait until the oil completely drains from the oil reservoir.
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After the used oil is drained, pour approximately 3.7qts. (3.15 liters) of recommended
oil into the Oil Fill Port.
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Reinstall the Drain Port Plug/Dipstick and the seal. Be careful not to damage the
threads of the Aluminum Bottom Cover.
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Clean the Dipstick and insert it to check the oil level; it should be between the two
notches on the stem. If level is low, add recommended type of the hydraulic oil. If
the level is too high, pour out a little at a time into a container.
IMPORTANT!
If the oil level is too high the heat will not be dissipating quickly enough and the
temperature of the hydraulic system will rise.
If the oil level is too low it may cause cavitation*.
*Reference: Cavitation occurs when the volume of hydraulic fluid demanded by any part of a hydraulic circuit
exceeds the volume of fluid being supplied. If there is an air bubble in the system, the force applied gets used
compressing the air in the bubble rather than moving the piston. This affects the efficiency of the system. In this
case, Force (Rated 4 tons) will be cut down.
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Reinstall the Dipstick and the seal. Be careful not to damage the threads of the Dipstick Plug and
Aluminum Cover.
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Clean thoroughly.
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Loosen air bleed screw, turn 3 to 4 times.
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Purge air from the hydraulic system by cycling the pressure plate back and forth 3 to 4 times.
DUMPING USED HYDRAULIC OIL IN THE ENVIRONMENT IS FORBIDDEN. THE FLUID
MUST BE DISPOSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL RULES
AND PROCEDURES.
I. Sharpening the wedge
using a fine-toothed file to remove any burs, nicks, or flat spots from the wedge.
B E FO R E PE R FO R M IN G A N Y M A IN T E N A N C E B E SU R E T H AT:
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LOG SPLITTER IS DISCONNECTED FROM POWER SOURCE.
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PUSHER PLATE IS FULLY RETRACTED (RETURNED TO THE LOWEST
POSITION) AND NO RESIDUAL HYDRAULIC ENERGY IS LEFT IN THE
SYSTEM.
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OIL HAS COOLED.
