The splitter comes with 2 manuals, one for the splitter operation and one for the Honda motor. The motor manual says you have to tip the motor over to drain the oil from the dip stick hole. I can't imagine trying to tip the whole log splitter over to change the oil.I'm not familiar with the unit, but I sure hope so. I wouldn't expect them to have you turn the machine upside down to drain the oil out.......even though the designs of many push mowers make the owner do just that.
I went looking for the drain plug on my buddies splitter just the other day. After a moment I found it and can tell it's going to make a mess due to the poor position.
pen
thanks Pen.If that is the case, I'd be writing a letter to the company as I find that sad. However, if you have to, it may be easier than you think, although still inappropriate.
The splitter I just looked for the oil plug on, had a tire that wouldn't hold air. Since I've used it on occasion, I went to put a tube in the bad tire as a thank you. I was surprised at how easily I was able to get the splitter up at an angle and wedge a split under it to be able to change the tire.
That said, with two people, you may be able to tip the machine enough to drain the oil by only going a bit past 90 degrees on the side of the filler tube. It's tough not to make a mess doing it (a 3rd holding a drain pan would help) but it is possible..... Just sucks.
Hope you find a better way.
pen
Will do...Keep posted on how you make out or if you find a better way.
is their a drain plug or did you have to tip the splitter on its side?I just changed the oil in mine for the first time and it wasn't too bad. I did spill some but got most of it in the gallon jug for my waste oil
thanks a lot for replying.Drain plug in mine was about directly under the dipstick. No, it was leaning down hill and it drained out without too much fuss
Yes I believe I have found it. What was confusing was the Honda manual said there was no drain plug and you had to tilt the engine on it's side to drain oil. I guess this was a non brand specific manual for the engine and applied more for lawn mower applications, not heavy splitters.No problem, glad I could help. Did you find it?
Thats what my Briggs engine has also.Feel around under the motor mounting plate there is a one inch hole take a 3/8 socket extention and it will fit the drain plug.
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