Filling the hydraulic fluid – Harbor Freight Tools GREYHOUND 56072 User Manual

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Figure d

8. The Spindles are used to assemble

and connect the Log Lift (01) to the

main unit - See Figure D.

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1

2

3

4

5

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9. Connect the hoses as marked (Hose

1 to Connection 1, for example) the

hoses will only reach the proper

connections if attached in the proper

orientation - See Figure E.

Filling the Hydraulic Fluid

Figure F

Hydraulic oil

cap (20)

1. Remove the Hydraulic Oil Cap (20)

and fill the tank with Hydraulic oil (not

included) - See Figure F. Remove

and retain the O-ring (21).
To check the hydraulic oil level,

2.

remove the Dipstick connected to

the Hydraulic Oil Cap, wipe it clean,

then dip it back in. Pull it out once

again and check the oil level on the

Dipstick.
The oil should be at the upper notch

3.

of the Dipstick. Be sure that the

hydraulic oil level is between 4.5

and 8 gallons. Replace O-ring and

Hydraulic Oil Cap.
The hydraulic system must be vented

4.

during operation or it may become

vacuum locked and stop working

properly. To vent the system, open

the air inlet hole by loosening the

Hydraulic Oil Cap. You may have

to move the O-ring to expose the air

inlet vent.
When the Log Splitter is not in

5.

operation or being transported, close

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