DR Power Hydraulic 22-Ton - Manual (Page 34)

34 DR ® 22-TON VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL WOOD SPLITTER
4 . Refill the hydraulic tank.
a. Reconnect inlet hose to the pump (Figure 53).
b. Remove the hydraulic tank fill cap and fill the tank with
the recommended type and quantity of hydraulic fluid
(Figure 55). Replace the cap.
5 . Drain and refill the piston end of the cylinder.
a. Hold the valve handle in the retract position and pull
the engine pull start cord until the rod is fully
retracted. This step removes the old fluid from the
piston end of the cylinder.
b. Reconnect return hose to the hydraulic fluid filter
(Figure 53).
c. Extend the cylinder by holding the control valve handle
forward and pulling on the engine’s pull start cord
until the cylinder is completely extended. This step
refills the piston end of the cylinder.
6 . Start the engine and cycle the cylinder.
a. Replace the spark plug and spark plug wire.
b. Start the engine and cycle the cylinder several times (see “Operating Your Wood Splitter”, Chapter
4).
c. Retract the cylinder and shut off the engine.
d. Recheck the hydraulic tank to make sure it is filled with fluid approximately one inch from the top of
the tank.
Hydraulic Fluid Specifications
Above 30˚ F . . . . . . . . . AW-32, 10W (non-foaming) or ATF DEXTRON III
Below 30˚ F . . . . . . . . . use only ATF DEXTRON III
Hydraulic Fluid Capacities
Hydraulic Tank . . . . . . . 7.5 Gallons
Hydraulic System (including cylinder, tank, hoses and filter) . . . . . . . 9.5 Gallons
Figure 55
Hydraulic
Tank
Fill Cap
DO NOT MIX TRACTOR HYDRAULIC FLUID WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID. USE ONE OR THE OTHER.