DR Power Hydraulic 5-Ton (Oct 2010 - July 2013) - Manual (Page 13)

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Chapter 4: Maintaining The DR 5-TON WOOD SPLITTER
Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual for
maintenance procedures.
Regular Maintenance Checklist
P ROCEDURE B EFORE
E ACH U SE
E VERY 150
H OURS
Clean the log Ram and Guides. 
Check the Splitting Wedge for sharpness. 
Check the general condition of the Wood Splitter (e.g. nuts, bolts, welds, etc). 
Check the Ram for smooth travel. 
Check the condition of the electrical cord. 
Check the hydraulic fluid level (See “Adjusting the Hydraulic Fluid Level”). 
Change the hydraulic fluid (See “Changing the Hydraulic Fluid”). 
Adjusting the Hydraulic Fluid Level
NOTE: Check the hydraulic fluid level every few months if the Troubleshooting Table in Chapter 5 suggests that the fluid level may be off.
Tools and Supplies Needed:

6mm Allen Wrench
 Small Funnel
 Clean Rags
1. Check the hydraulic fluid level by tipping the machine up vertical on the
Wheels (you may need to have someone support the Wood Splitter to
prevent tipping over). Clean the area around the Hydraulic Fluid Fill/Drain
Port (Figure 13) and then, using a 6mm Allen Wrench, unscrew and remove
the Dipstick located in the Hydraulic Fluid Fill/Drain Port.
2. Clean the Dipstick with a Rag, insert the Dipstick (do not screw the Dipstick
down when checking), remove and 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, insert a small Funnel and add Hydraulic Fluid (See “Specifications”
in Chapter 2 for Fluid type) a little at a time, until the level falls between the
two marks on the Dipstick.
3. Clean the Dipstick and the O-ring seal thoroughly and reinstall, being careful
not to damage the threads of the aluminum Hydraulic Fluid Cylinder End
Cover.
4. Lower the machine to the ground, open the Air Bleed Screw and cycle the
Ram back and forth 3 or 4 times to purge any air from the hydraulic system
(see “Operating The DR 5-TON WOOD SPLITTER” in Chapter 3).
Hydraulic Fluid
Drain/Dipstick
Figure 13
Air Bleed
Screw
ADD FULL
Before performing any repairs or maintenance procedure, unplug the wood splitter power cord from the power source.
Before performing any repairs or maintenance procedure, unplug the wood splitter power cord from the power source.