Hydraulic Oil Change - Brave EZ Split PCLS13 Manual Del Propietario Y Operario

Inspection and Maintenance

Hydraulic Oil Change

Brave recommends an oil change every 100 hours of operation. Refer to the
"Specifications" section in this manual for the type and quantity of oil.
Never run the log splitter unless the hydraulic oil tank is full.
1. Drain the hydraulic tank.
a. Place a waste oil container under inlet
hose. (1)
b. Loosen clamps (2) and slide hose (1)
onto the tube extending from the
hydraulic tank.
c. Completely drain the tank.
d. Reconnect the inlet hose to the tank.
e. Make sure both hose clamps are
completely tightened.
2. Drain the head end of the cylinder.
a. Remove the spark plug wire and spark
plug to help reduce the back pressure
on the engine and to prevent it from
starting.
b. Disconnect the return hose (low-
pressure hose with hose clamp) from
the hydraulic tank and place it in a
waste oil container (Please properly
dispose of the waste oil per local
regulations).
c. Extend the cylinder by holding the
valve handle forward and pulling on
the engine's pull start cord to fully
extend the cylinder until oil from the
return line stops flowing.
drains the head end of the cylinder.
d. Do not reattach the low pressure hose
at this time.
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