McCulloch Woodchuck FB4052 - Manual (Page 6)

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REPLACING HYDRAULIC OIL
Replace the Hydraulic oil in the log splitter after every 150
hours of use. Take following steps to replace it.
• Make sure all moving parts stops and the log splitter is
unplugged.
• Unscrew Oil Drain Bolt with Dipstick to remove it.
• Turn the log splitter on the Support Leg side over an 4
liters capacity container to drain the hydraulic oil off.
• Turn the log splitter on the the motor side.
• Refill fresh hydraulic oil at the volume as per the
hydraulic oil capacity of a particular model indicated in
above specifications table.
• Clean the surface of Dipstick on the Oil Drain Bolt and
put it back into the oil tank while keep the log splitter
vertically.
• Make sure the level of the refilled oil is just between 2
grooves around the Dipstick.
• Clean the Oil Drain Bolt before thread them back. Make
sure they are tightened to avoid leakage before place
the log splitter horizontally.
Periodically check oil level to ensure it is between 2
grooves around the Dipstick. Upon Lower oil level, oil
refilling is required.
Following hydraulic oils or equivalent are recommend for the log splitter's hydraulic transmission
system:
SHELL Tellus 22
MOBIL DTE 11
ARAL Vitam GF 22
BP Energol HLP-HM 22
SHARPENING WEDGE
After using the log splitters for some time, sharpen the wedge of the log splitter using a fine-toothed file and
smooth any burrs or crushed area along the cutting edge.
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