DR Power Dual Action 15-Ton Gas (Aug 2011 - Present) - Manual (Page 20)

20 DR ® DUAL-ACTION GAS LOG SPLITTER
Engine Service
Refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual for engine maintenance, repair and
storage.
Hydraulic Fluid Change
Tools and Supplies Needed:
 Adjustable Wrench

Clean Rags

Approved Container (8 quart capacity)
 Small funnel
Hydraulic Fluid Specifications
See Table-1 on page 10.
1. Drain the hydraulic tank.
a. Place an approved Container under the Inlet Hose.
b. Disconnect the Inlet Hose at the Pump Elbow using an Adjustable
Wrench and lower the Hose to drain the Fluid into the Container
(Figure 33).
c. Remove the Hydraulic Fluid Dipstick to let air in to improve fluid flow.
d. Completely drain the Tank.
e. Disconnect the Inlet Hose at the Tank Elbow using an Adjustable
Wrench.
f. Remove the Screen (with elbow) from the Tank with an Adjustable
Wrench and clean any debris from the Screen or replace as needed
(Figure 34).
g. Reinstall the Screen (with elbow).
h. Reconnect the Inlet Hose at the Tank Elbow using an Adjustable
Wrench.
i. Reconnect the Inlet Hose at the Pump Elbow using an Adjustable
Wrench.
2 . Refill the hydraulic tank.
a. Remove the Hydraulic Fluid Dipstick from the Hydraulic Tank (Figure 33).
b. Fill the Hydraulic Tank as described in the “Adding Hydraulic Fluid” section in Chapter 2.
3 . Start the engine and cycle the cylinder.
a. Replace the Spark Plug and Spark Plug Wire.
b. Start the engine and cycle the Cylinder several times (see “Operating Your Log Splitter”, Chapter 3).
c. Retract the Cylinder and shut off the engine.
d. Recheck the Hydraulic Tank to make sure fluid is up to the proper level.
Hydraulic Fluid Capacities
Hydraulic Tank . . . . . . . 6 quarts (5.6 liters)
Inlet Hose
to Pump
Figure 33
Dipstick
Screen
Filter
Inlet Hose
to Tank
Filter
Screen
Figure 34
Elbow
Never run the Log Splitter unless the hydraulic fluid tank is at the proper
level.