I'm in the middle of a major rebuild on an old John Deere splitter. The whole thing is disassembled and will be nothing like the original when I'm done. My questions are as follows:
1. Does your splitter have a filter for the hydraulic fluid? If so, is it in the return line between the tank and valve OR in the intake line between the tank and pump?
2. What fluid should I use for mostly cold weather (< 50 degrees) work? I dont have an operators manual or any info on the cylinder so I was just planning to use a typical tractor hydraulic fluid, not sure of what weight to use though.
3. Does your hydraulic tank have a breather or just a pipe plug in the top fill port?
Any input appreciated, Aaron
1. Does your splitter have a filter for the hydraulic fluid? If so, is it in the return line between the tank and valve OR in the intake line between the tank and pump?
2. What fluid should I use for mostly cold weather (< 50 degrees) work? I dont have an operators manual or any info on the cylinder so I was just planning to use a typical tractor hydraulic fluid, not sure of what weight to use though.
3. Does your hydraulic tank have a breather or just a pipe plug in the top fill port?
Any input appreciated, Aaron