Hydraulic Oil - MTD 2010 Shop Manual

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2010 Log Splitters

Hydraulic oil

The MTD log splitter has an open vent in the dip stick plug. This leave the hydraulic oil in the reservoir open to
collect dirt and water from the atmosphere. Because of this, the hydraulic oil should be changed ever 100 hours.
To change the hydraulic oil:
NOTE: The oil filter should be changed at the same time the hydraulic oil is changed.
1. With the engine turned-off, relieve hydraulic pressure from the system by moving the lever on the control valve
through its full range of travel.
Hydraulic fluid under high pressure can be dangerous. A high-pressure hydraulic fluid leak or
spray can penetrate the skin. If this happens, seek immediate medical attention to reduce the
risk of blood poisoning, which can lead to death or limb amputation.
2. Place a suitable container, large enough to hold all
of the oil from the reservoir, under the suction hose.
3. Clean the tank area of dirt and debris.
4. Remove the dip stick plug.
5. Loosen the hose clamp on the suction hose using a
5/16" wrench.
6. Remove the suction hose and drain the tank.
See Figure 8.2.
7. Once the oil stops draining from the tank, install the
suction hose.
8. Tighten the hose clamp using a 5/16" wrench.
9. Remove and discard the hydraulic oil filter by turn-
ing it counter-clockwise.
10. Coat the O-ring of the new oil filter with a light coat
of oil.
11. Thread the oil filter onto the oil filter housing hand tight.
12. Fill the reservoir with either Dexron III ATF or SAE 10WAW (ISO 32 viscosity grade) hydraulic fluid. Do not mix
the two.
NOTE: Models that are produced pre-filled, are filled with 10WAW (ISO 32).
NOTE: The reservoir will hold 3 or 5 gallons depending on the model.
13. Install the dip stick plug.
14. Start the log splitter.
15. Cycle the ram 12 times to purge air from the hydraulic system.
16. Test run the splitter in a safe area before returning it to service.
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Suction hose
Figure 8.2