Bits of plastic in Splitter fluid reservoir - Do I need to change? HELP

[billfred]

The temporary plastic hydraulic fluid cap on my new Countyline splitter got stuck. I ended up having to drill it out. I got some small bits of plastic in the hydro fluid reservoir. Do I need to change it? It's brand new.
It has a hydro fluid filter.

Thanks.

 

[johneh]

Does your splitter have a oil filter ? most if not all do.
If so don't worry about it that's what the filter is for

 

[billfred]

There is a hydraulic fluid filter downstream of the pump. My only concern would be that these pieces of plastic would have to pass through the pump and valve prior to getting to the filter.
The plastic is a pretty soft plastic.

 

[gzecc]

If your paranoid about it, take it out and strain it. The pieces are probably sitting on the bottom.

 

[GadDummit]

There is a hydraulic fluid filter downstream of the pump. My only concern would be that these pieces of plastic would have to pass through the pump and valve prior to getting to the filter.
The plastic is a pretty soft plastic.

Your pump can easily handle the tiny little plastic bits from the drill-out. I wouldn't worry about it and just let the filter clean them up.

 

[rox3406]

Your filter is on the suction screen de of the pump. Plastic will never make it past that. Let it ride. No worries

 

[sportbikerider78]

Next time, use an easy out.

 

[billfred]

I tried that. The plastic just tore. TSC put it in too tight.

 

[maple1]

Your filter is on the suction screen de of the pump. Plastic will never make it past that. Let it ride. No worries

This. There is a screen filter at the tank outlet. You can see it in the parts diagram in your manual. Don't think it's meant to be regularly serviced, unless you somehow get a whole bunch of crud in the tank. But it can be with some disassembly.