DR Power Dual Action 15-Ton Gas (Aug 2011 - Present) - Manual (Page 14)

14 DR ® DUAL-ACTION GAS LOG SPLITTER
Adding Hydraulic Fluid
Tools and Supplies Needed:

Paper Towels
 Hydraulic Fluid (see table-1)
TIP: Check the Fluid level by removing the Hydraulic Fluid Filler Cap and
wiping the steel rod of the Dipstick with a Paper Towel. Reinsert the Cap fully
(Figure 23). Remove the Cap and lay the Steel Rod onto a dry Paper Towel
and read the level by the wet mark that is transferred from the Steel Rod to
the Paper Towel.
7. Remove the Hydraulic Fluid Fill Cap Dipstick and fill the Hydraulic Tank
with the recommended fluid (see table-1).
NOTE: The Tank is full when the fluid level is within the recommended level on
the Dipstick. The recommended level is in the middle of the two marks on the
Steel Rod. Do not deviate past the marks up or down from that point. If the fluid
level is not within this range, fluid must be added or removed to bring it within
that range.
NOTE: The operator should initially only need to add about 5 quarts before
checking the level because some fluid has already been added to the Cylinders.
8. Start the Engine and cycle the cylinder several times (see “Operating Your
DR Dual-Action Log Splitter”, Chapter 3).
9. Retract the Cylinder, shut off the Engine and recheck Fluid level.
10. Adjust level as needed.
ISO 22
ISO 32
ISO 46
ISO 68
0°
(-18°)
10°
(-12°)
20°
(-7°)
30°
(-1°)
40°
(4°)
50°
(10°)
60°
(16°)
70°
(21°)
80°
(27°)
90°
(32°)
TEMPERATURE FAHRENHEIT (CELSIUS)
HYDRAULIC OIL ISO RECOMMENDATIONS
Table-1

You must add hydraulic fluid before using the splitter. This machine is
shipped without hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic tank. When performing
the following procedures, fill the hydraulic tank slowly, checking the level
frequently to avoid overfilling.

To get an accurate reading when checking the hydraulic fluid level:
- the machine should be on a level surface.
- the dipstick should be pushed in fully to ensure an accurate fluid level
reading.
Figure 23
Fluid Half
Way on the
Steel Rod
Hydraulic Fluid
Fill Cap