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REPLACING THE HYDRAULIC OIL
Replace the Hydraulic oil in the log splitter
after every 150 hours of use as follows.
• Make sure all moving parts are stopped
and the log splitter is unplugged.
• Unscrew Oil Drain Bolt with Dipstick to
remove it.
• Tip the log splitter onto the Support Leg
end over a 4 litres capacity container to
drain the hydraulic oil off.
• Tip the log splitter onto the motor end
so that it is vertical.
• Refill with fresh hydraulic oil to the
volume given for a particular model in
technical specifications table.
• Clean the surface of Dipstick attached
to the Oil Drain Bolt and screw it back
into the oil tank while keep the log splitter vertical.
• Make sure the level of the refilled oil is no more than 10mm above the 1st groove on the dipstick.
• Clean the Oil Drain Bolt threads before re-inserting. Make sure it is tightened to avoid leakage
before placing the log splitter horizontal.
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Periodically check oil level to ensure it is between the 2 grooves around the Dipstick. When the oil level
reaches the lower groove, oil refilling is required. For optimum performance we recommend using our
specially formulated HYD46+ hydraulic oil, available on our website www.forest-master.com.
SHARPENING THE WEDGE/BLADE
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.
MOVING CARRIAGE
When new, it may be noticed that occasionally the moving carriage is slow to return or does not return
fully when the controls are released. This is due to the necessary close fit between the plastic spacer
that is fitted under and up the sides of the pusher or Duocut blade. With use this spacer will wear so
that the carriage returns correctly.
If after using the log splitter for a while, the carriage is still slow to return or does not return fully,
follow the procedure below.
Lie the splitter on one side and remove the two bolts securing the pusher/blade on that side. Remove
the washers from the outside of the carriage and place them between the carriage and the pusher/
blade. If it is difficult to get the washers in then the gap can be opened with a flat bladed screwdriver.
Test the log splitter and if the carriage is still not returning correctly, repeat the procedure with the
bolts on the opposite side.
Note that when the plastic spacer has finally bedded in, it is recommended to return the washers to
the outside position.
FMX4 (Models D & TW)
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