DR Power Hydraulic 8-Ton User Manual

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. Refill the hydraulic tank.

a. Remove the Hydraulic Tank Cap and the Hydraulic

Fluid Overflow Screw from the Hydraulic Tank (Figure
36).

b. Using a long-neck funnel, slowly pour approximately

114 oz. (3.3 liters) of SAE 10W tractor hydraulic Fluid
or automatic transmission fluid, such as Dextron III,
into the hydraulic tank. Pour the fluid slowly, allowing
air to escape as you fill the tank.

c. When Fluid begins coming out of the Overflow Hole,

stop pouring and wait for the Fluid to stop flowing
from the hole. reinstall the Hydraulic Fluid Overflow
Screw.

d. Screw on the Hydraulic Tank Cap and hand tighten

. Drain and refill the piston end of the cylinder.

a. Hold the Valve Control Handle in the retract position

and pull the engine pull start cord until the cylinder rod is fully retracted. This step removes the old
fluid from the piston end of the cylinder.

b. Reconnect the Return Hose to the Hydraulic Tank (Figure 35).

c. Extend the cylinder by holding the Valve Control Handle forward and pulling on the engine’s pull

start cord until the cylinder is completely extended. This step refills the piston end of the cylinder.

. 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 Wood Splitter”, Chapter

4).

c. Retract the cylinder and shut off the engine.

d. Recheck the Hydraulic Tank to make sure fluid is up to the Hydraulic Fluid Overflow Screw.

Hydraulic Fluid Specifications

Above 30˚ F . . . . . . . . . AW-32, 10W (non-foaming) or ATF DEXTRON III
Below 30˚ F . . . . . . . . . use only ATF DEXTRON III

Hydraulic Fluid Capacities

Hydraulic System (including cylinder, tank, and hoses) . . . . . . . 154 oz. (4.5 liters)

Hydraulic
Tank Cap

Figure 36

Hydraulic
Tank

Fluid Fill
Elbow

Hydraulic
Fluid
Overflow
Screw

DO NOT MIX TRACTOR HYDRAULIC FLUID WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID. USE ONE OR THE OTHER.