Snow Joe LJ601E-RM Logger Joe 15-Amp 5 Ton Electric Log Splitter - Manual (Page 6)

How to Fill the Hydraulic Oil
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WARNING!
Frequently check the hydraulic oil. Fill
the hydraulic oil in the following manner. You must use the
appointed type specified hydraulic oil # HL-68 from Mobile,
Shell, or etc.
1. Put your machine on a vertical position. (Fig. 4)
2. Fit a cushion block (wood, brick, etc) which can
support the log splitter weight. The machine must be
perpendicular to the ground and stable.
3. Use an allen wrench to loose the screw plug on the
plate. (Fig. 5)
4. Check the oil level by the oil indicator on the screw oil
stick. Ensure the oil level falls between the two lines.
(Fig. 6)
5. Use a funnel to fill the hydraulic oil slowly as shown.
(Fig. 7) NOTE: Check the oil often by using a dipstick
level indicator to prevent oil from being overfilled.
6. After filling, recheck that the oil level falls between the
two lines, then assemble the screw plug using the allen
wrench and tigten it. (Fig. 8)
7. Place the machine level and check to make sure there
are no leaks. (Fig. 9)
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Figure 4
Wood, brick,
or etc
Figure 5
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 6
Oil level line