Honda BE-LS22TL6505GO Operation Manual page 29

• The log splitter is shipped without hydraulic fluid in the reservoir.
Use the hydraulic oil your dealer provides, or buy the hydraulic oil
recommended below.
• Approved fluids include Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid,
Dexron® III / Mercon® automatic transmission fluid, Pro-Select™
AW-32 Hydraulic Oil or 10WAW-ISO viscosity grade 32 hydraulic
oil. It is not recommended that fluids be mixed, to top off the reservoir
tank during initial set-up use Shell Tellus® S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid
only.
3. However, you MUST check the fluid level before each operating. If not
filled, proceed with the following steps:
1) Remove the vented reservoir dipstick, which is located in front of the
engine on top of the reservoir tank.
• Much of the original fluid has been drawn into the cylinder and hoses.
Make certain to refill the reservoir to prevent damage to the hydraulic
pump. DO NOT overfill.
2) Check the fluid level using the dipstick.
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