Replacing Hydraulic Oil; Sharpening Wedge - Benchmark 65575-9 Manual

REPLACING HYDRAULIC OIL

Replace the hydraulic oil in the log splitter after every 150 hours of use. Take
following steps to replace it.
• Make sure all moving parts have stopped and the log splitter is unplugged.
• Unscrew Oil Drain Bolt with Dipstick to remove it.
• Turn the log splitter on the Support Leg side over an 8 liters capacity container to
drain the hydraulic oil off.
• Turn the log splitter on the motor side.
• Refill fresh hydraulic oil at the volume as per the hydraulic oil capacity
of a particular model indicated in above specifications table.
• Clean the surface of Dipstick on the Oil Drain Bolt and put it back
into the oil tank while keeping the log splitter vertically.
• Make sure the level of the refilled oil is just between 2 grooves
around the Dipstick.
• Clean the Oil Drain Bolt before threading it back. Make sure they are tightened
to avoid leakage before placing the log splitter horizontally.
Periodically check oil level to ensure it is between 2 grooves around the
Dipstick. When oil level is low, refilling is required.
Following hydraulic oils or equivalent are recommend for the log splitter's
hydraulic transmission system:
AW22
10W AW32
ASLE H-150
ISO 32

SHARPENING WEDGE

After using the log splitters for some time, sharpen the wedge of the log splitter using
a fine toothed file and smooth any burrs or crushed area along the cutting edge.
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