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5. Insert the dipstick into the opening.
6. Pull out the dipstick gauge.
- When the oil level is between the two marks (“a” and “b”), the tank
contains enough oil.
- When the oil level is below the
lower mark “a”, it is necessary to add oil with a clean funnel.
7. Check the gasket. Replace if damaged.
8. 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.
Dipstick
b) When to change the oil?
Do the first oil change after 50 hours, then drain every 100 hours or once a year.
c) Oil change
1. The ram must be in the original position.
Make sure all moving parts have stopped and that the log splitter is
unplugged.
2. Place a 4 litres container under the log splitter.
3. Unscrew the cap of the oil tank. Do not forget the seal during removal.
4. Then tilt the machine to drain the oil from the tank.
If necessary, ask a second person to come and help you hold the log splitter
5. Then tilt the machine so that the filling opening is pointing upwards.
6. Pour hydraulic oil (2.4 litres) 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 two points
(“a” and “b”).
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.
Dipstick
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.
It is prohibited to dump waste oil into the environment or to mix it with other waste.
6.2.3- Recommended oil
Following hydraulic oils or equivalent are recommend for both log splitters’ hydraulic
transmission system:
SHELL Tellus 22; Aral Vitam GF22; Mobil DTE 11 ; BP Energol HLP-HM 22
Do not use other types of oil!
The use of any other type of oil will adversely affect the operation of
the hydraulic cylinder.
