Changing The Hydraulic Fluid - Grizzly H8170/H8171 Owner's Manual

—If the oil level is at least halfway between
the two grooves, no additional oil is needed
–wipe the dipstick clean, return the plug,
and tighten it.
—If the oil level is close to the lower mark,
add fluid through the oil plug hole until the
level is at the top line, then tighten the fill
plug.
Changing the
Hydraulic Fluid
Change the hydraulic fluid after each 150 hours
of operation. See the Machine Data Sheet for
fluid requirements and capacities of your model.
Failure to follow tthese instructions may damage
your machine and cause serious personal injury.
Always wear protective
gloves when changing
hydraulic fluid.
Always wear safety gog-
gles when the changing
hydraulic fluid.
H8170/H8171 Hydraulic/Electric Log Splitter
To change the hydraulic fluid:
1. DISCONNECT THE SPLITTER FROM THE
POWER SOURCE!
2.
With the help of an assistant, tip the splitter
back, motor end down, and place a basin
under the fill plug to catch the oil as shown in
Figure 11.
Figure 11. Draining hydraulic fluid.
3.
Remove the oil fill plug. As the fluid drains
into the basin, loosen the bleeder screw two
full turns.
4.
While holding a clean rag over the fill open-
ing, tip the splitter upright, motor end up.
Have your assistant hold it steady.
5 Pour new oil into the fill plug hole. Check the
fluid level frequently as you add oil. Fill to
until the oil level is between the two grooves
on the dipstick, then replace the fill plug and
tighten.
Note: Remember to fully tighten the fill plug
before removing it to check the fluid level. If
you do not, you run the risk of over-filling,
which can result in machine damage.
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