DR Power Hydraulic 20-Ton - Manual (Page 30)

26 DR  20-Ton WOOD SPLITTER Safety & Operating Instructions
Figure 23
Removing and Replacing the Hydraulic Fluid and
Filter
Tools & Supplies Needed:
Rando 46 (Texaco) 4.5 gallons (17L)
Pipe wrench
Screwdriver
Filter element, 198980
1. With the engine stopped, release any
residual hydraulic pressure by moving
the control lever back and forth a
couple of times.
2. Remove the filler plug and then
remove the filter element inside the filler opening (Figure 23).
3. Place a suitable container under the drain elbow of the hydraulic fluid tank (Figure 24).
4. Loosen the pump hose clamp from the pump hose (Figure 24), at the pump end, using
the screwdriver. Then remove the hose from the nipple.
5. While holding the hose up, turn the tank drain elbow 180° counterclockwise using the
pipe wrench and then lower the hose into the fluid container allowing the fluid in the
tank to drain completely (Figure 24).
6. Turn the drain elbow 180° clockwise, reattach the hose to the pump connection nipple
and tighten the clamp.
WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the
engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Important! Use only Rando 46 (Texaco) hydraulic fluid or equivalent.
WARNING! Escaping pressurized fluid from hydraulic system leaks can
have enough force to penetrate skin and cause serious injury or death.
Hydraulic fluid can remain highly pressurized while the splitter motor is off.
- Never use your hand or any part of your body to check for hydraulic system
leaks while the system is pressurized.
- Get professional medical help at once if hydraulic oil penetrates anyone's skin.
- Always release residual energy from pressurized hydraulic fluid and allow the
fluid to cool before doing any maintenance or repair work on the log splitter.
Fill Plug
Filter inside filler tube