DR Power Hydraulic 8-Ton User Manual

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13. Push the Valve Control Handle, with one hand, to the

forward (extend) position (towards the front of the
cylinder) (Figure 19).

14. When the Push Plate is fully extended, push the Valve

Control Handle to the retract position and retract the
Cylinder Piston (Figure 20). The Cylinder Valve will
automatically stop the Cylinder from retracting when it
reaches the end of its stroke. Fully cycle the Cylinder 2
to 3 times.

NOTE: Extending and retracting the cylinder piston draws the

hydraulic fluid through the system and expels any
trapped air from the system.

15. Turn off the engine.

16. Remove the Hydraulic Fluid Overflow Screw from the

side of the Tank (Figure 21).

17. Remove the Hydraulic Tank Cap and slowly start

adding the remaining 40 oz. (1.2 liters) of Hydraulic
Fluid until Fluid comes out of the Overflow Screw
Hole. DO NOT OVERFILL THE HYDRAULIC TANK.

18. Wait until the Fluid stops flowing from the hole and

reinstall the Overflow Screw.

19. Screw on and tighten the Hydraulic Tank Cap.

20. Check all fittings and hoses for leaks and tighten as

needed.

Your 8-Ton DR Wood Splitter is now ready to use.

Hydraulic
Tank Cap

Figure 21

Hydraulic
Tank

Fluid Fill
Elbow

Hydraulic
Fluid
Overflow
Screw

Valve
Control
Handle

Figure 20

Cylinder
Valve

Retract

Valve
Control
Handle

Figure 19

Push
Plate

Extend

KEEP ALL BODY PARTS AWAY FROM THE SLIDE AREA WHEN CYCLING THE CYLINDER.