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6. Pour hydraulic oil (2.4 liters) using a clean
funnel.
7. Clean the dipstick and the seal.
- Check the oil level by inserting the dipstick in
the tank, while maintaining the vertical splitter.
- Remove the dipstick and check the oil level is
between the tw
o points (“a” and “b”) (Fig.22).
Fig.22
8. Check the gasket. Replace if damaged.
9. Tighten thoroughly the dipstick.
Attention! To prevent damage to the seal and the
thread of the cylinder head, the screw must not
be over-tightened.
10. Regularly check the oil level ; and refill
when necessary.
- Check the oil level by inserting the dipstick in the
tank
- Remove the dipstick and check that the oil level is
between two marks (“a” and “b”)
Fig.24
8. Check the gasket. Replace if damaged.
9. Tighten thoroughly the dipstick.
Attention! To prevent damage to the seal and the
thread of the cylinder head, the screw must not be
over-tightened.
10. Regularly check the oil level ; and refill when
necessary.
Fig.25.a
Fig.25.b
Fig.26
Remarks:
1- Check oil level regularly with dipstick.
Low oil levels can damage the oil pump.
2- The oil should be completely changed once a year.
3- Before oil change, make sure moving parts are stopped and the log splitter is unplugged.
4- Make sure that no dirt or debris finds its way into the oil tank
5- Following an oil change, activate the log splitter a few times without load (without splitting wood).
6- Collect used oil and dispose of responsibly in accordance with local environmental legislation..
6.2.3- Recommended oil
Following hydraulic oils or equivalent are recommend for the log splitter's hydraulic
transmission system:
For log splitter 5T PREHLS52 / 042081: SHELL Tellus 22; Aral Vitam GF22; Mobil DTE 11 ; BP
Energol HCP 22
For log splitter 8T PREHLS7T/V / 042091
:
DEA HD B46, Shell Tellus 10-46, Esso Nuto H 46
