How to bleed A Log Splitter
How to Bleed the Hydralics on a Splitter
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how'd bleed the hydraulics on a splitter
hydraulic log splitter seize the task of
splitting wood for your wood-burning
stove or fireplace a log splitter relies
on hydraulic pressure to force a log
against the wedge splitting the log in
half when air enters the hydraulic
system the RAM of the log splitter loses
power as air displaces hydraulic fluid
reducing the pressure applied to the
splitters ram removing air from the
hydraulic system of your log splitter
brings power back to the hydraulic ram
and you should include the bleeding the
RAM is part of a standard maintenance
program things you will need safety
glasses adjustable wrench put on your
safety glasses extend the hydraulic ram
to its full forward position with the
RAM control switch on power models or by
pumping the handle of manually operated
log splitters turn the oil filler plug
counterclockwise by hand or with the
adjustable wrench if needed to remove
the oil filling plug from the log
splitter release the hydraulic ram by
turning the release screw
counterclockwise allow the RAM to
retract until you see hydraulic fluid
flow from the oil filling plug hole
quickly turn the release screw clockwise
to stop the ramp from retracting replace
the oil filling plug on to the log
splitter make sure the plug is tight
before using the log splitter as a loose
oil filling plug will allow air to
re-enter the splitters hydraulic system
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