Well, looks like the return hose on my splitter split and needs replacing.
Looks like just a clear hose to me, with hose clamps on each end holding it to barbed fittings.
Is this something I can get at Home Depot or Lowes? Hardware store? Or do I have to go to an auto parts or hydraulic shop?
Also noticed there is no filter. I bought this off my neighbor, I believe it is a North Star. He bought it new and I don't think he has replaced anything on it.
Do I need to drain all the fluid and replace with all new? What type hydraulic fluid do I use? Does the system need to be bled for any reason and if so how?
I will be the first to admit I know nothing about hydraulics. But can learn real quick as I did with everything else, hands on.
I know a guy I met through my job was working on an excavator and a hydraulic line blew off and blew fluid right through his hand. Nasty scars!
Is this a concern here, or is that only the pressure line, while it is running and under load.
Thanks in advance guys.
Looks like just a clear hose to me, with hose clamps on each end holding it to barbed fittings.
Is this something I can get at Home Depot or Lowes? Hardware store? Or do I have to go to an auto parts or hydraulic shop?
Also noticed there is no filter. I bought this off my neighbor, I believe it is a North Star. He bought it new and I don't think he has replaced anything on it.
Do I need to drain all the fluid and replace with all new? What type hydraulic fluid do I use? Does the system need to be bled for any reason and if so how?
I will be the first to admit I know nothing about hydraulics. But can learn real quick as I did with everything else, hands on.
I know a guy I met through my job was working on an excavator and a hydraulic line blew off and blew fluid right through his hand. Nasty scars!
Is this a concern here, or is that only the pressure line, while it is running and under load.
Thanks in advance guys.