DR Power Hydraulic 4-Ton (January 2008 - Present) - Manual (Page 28)

24 WDS 4.4, 4-TON ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC DR
®
WOOD SPLITTER
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BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST UNPLUG THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM THE
POWER SOURCE. MAKE SURE THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IS DEPRESSURIZED (SEE PAGE 7), AND MAKE
SURE THE FLUID HAS COOLED.
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READ THE "GENERAL SAFETY RULES" (CHAPTER 2) OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE.
S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE
Ram advances with
a jerky motion or
with strong
vibrations.
⇒ Check the possible causes for the Ram operation symptom on the previous page.
⇒ Check the hydraulic fluid level. See page 20.
⇒ Bleed any accumulated air from the hydraulic system. See page 20, step 6. If the
problem persists, visit our website at www.DRPower.com or call 1-800-DR-
OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
Hydraulic fluid
leaking from the Air
Bleed Screw.
⇒ The 4-TON ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC DR WOOD SPLITTER may not be on a level
surface. See page 13, step 1.
Hydraulic fluid
leaking from the
ram or other
external parts.
⇒ Check that the Air Bleed Screw is tight before moving the machine. Use care: Do
not over tighten and strip the Air Bleed Screw Threads.
⇒ The hydraulic fluid seals may be worn. Visit our website at www.DRPower.com
or call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637), or call a qualified hydraulic mechanic for
assistance to replace worn components. Be sure to reference Hydraulic Safety
on page 7.