Adjusting the Hydraulic Fluid Level
WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST UNPLUG THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND MAKE SURE THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IS DEPRESSURIZED AND THE FLUID HAS COOLED. READ THE "GENERAL SAFETY RULES" (CHAPTER 2) OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE.
Tools Needed:
•Adjustable Wrench
•Small Phillips Screwdriver
1.Check the hydraulic fluid level by tipping the wood splitter up on the wheels and motor.
2.Clean the area around the Hydraulic Fluid Fill/Drain Port. It is important not to let any debris enter the fluid reservoir; see Figure 4 on page 14. Loosen the Bleed Screw and then, using the adjustable wrench, unscrew the Dipstick located in the Hydraulic Fluid Fill/Drain Port.
3.Clean the Dipstick and replace without screwing down to check the level; it should be between the two marks on the Dipstick. If the fluid is too high, simply pour out a little at a time into a suitable container by tilting the wood splitter. If the fluid is too low, add an AW32 hydraulic fluid, a little at a time, until the level falls between the two marks on the Dipstick.
4.Clean the Dipstick and the
5.Open the Air Bleed Screw using a small Phillips screwdriver 4 turns and cycle the Ram back and forth 3 or 4 times to purge any air from the hydraulic system; see Figure 3 on page 13.
Sharpening the Wedge
WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST UNPLUG THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND MAKE SURE THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IS DEPRESSURIZED AND THE FLUID HAS COOLED. READ THE "GENERAL SAFETY RULES" (CHAPTER 2) OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE.
Tool Needed:
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Before each splitting session, check the sharpness of the wedge. As required, remove any burrs or flat spots on the wedge blade using a
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