New/old splitter

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kayakkeith

kayakkeith

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So I got a splitter from a friend so its new to me. This thing has sat inside for about 10 years. I drained the motor oil and cleaned up the carb and it started right off. Checked for any obvious hydraulic leaks and slowly started to engage the cylinder. Everything looked good so I split a load I had in my truck. No problems at all. Amy input/ideas of anything else I should check on
 
If you really want a fuzzy good feeling you could change the hydro oil & filter.
 
Halligan said:
If you really want a fuzzy good feeling you could change the hydro oil & filter.
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Somebody told me about replacing the hydro oil filter but I found out it doesn't have one-maybe I should put one on????
 
Adding one is a good idea but not needed.
Go look at one in the store to get an idea of how/where to install one & get a hydraulic filter assembly from a parts store.
A few plumbing fittings & you're good to go.
 
Halligan said:
If you really want a fuzzy good feeling you could change the hydro oil & filter.
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At LEAST change the filter and top off the hydro fluid. That stuff doesn't lose it's viscosity as bad as engine oil does. I wouldn't worry about the fluid, as long as it doesn't look milky (that would mean that water got in the tank). That's the only way I would be changing the fluid.
 
With no filter on the system, the only way to get rid of particulate contaminates is to drain the system. Like Scotty said, usually the only reason to change hydro fluid is it's exceptionally old or contaminated somehow.

Adding a filter to the return line is a great idea.
 
MasterMech said:
With no filter on the system, the only way to get rid of particulate contaminates is to drain the system. Like Scotty said, usually the only reason to change hydro fluid is it's exceptionally old or contaminated somehow.

Adding a filter to the return line is a great idea.
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What would you consider old? It looks okay and maybe just needs a little added
Thanks
 
kayakkeith said:
What would you consider old? It looks okay and maybe just needs a little added
Thanks
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Depending on usage, more than 10-15 years old. I've seen plenty of tractors/splitters out there with 30+ year-old oil in them and they're doing just fine.
 
Thanks -yea not that old but maybe 10 tops
 
Check the beer holder. If its empty refill it. Other than that, it sounds like you got your hands on a nice splitter.
 
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