Wallenstein WE225 - Hydraulic Oil - Changing; Hydraulic Oil Filter - Changing

Service and Maintenance
WE225, WE235
Trailer Wood Splitter
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8.5 Hydraulic Oil – Changing
Change the hydraulic oil at 100 hours of operation or
annually.
• Hydraulic oil type: Dexron® III ATF
• Reservoir capacity: 3.4 US gal (13 L)
CAUTION!
Risk of burns to exposed skin.
Hydraulic oil becomes hot during
operation. Hoses, lines and other
parts become hot as well. Wait for
the oil and components to cool
before starting any maintenance or
inspection work.
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The hydraulic tank drain plug is located under the
machine. A 3/8" Allen (hex) wrench is required to remove
it.
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Fig. 32 – Hydraulic Tank Drain Plug
Procedure
1. Place a drain pan of suitable capacity under the drain
plug.
2. Clean the area around drain and remove the drain
plug.
3. Allow the oil to fully drain, then ush the tank.
4. Replace the plug and ll the tank with clean oil.
5. Dispose of used oil in an environmentally safe
manner.
8.6 Hydraulic Oil Filter – Changing
Change hydraulic oil lter at 100 hours of operation
or annually.
The lter is located on side of the hydraulic oil tank.
CAUTION!
Risk of burns to exposed skin.
Hydraulic oil becomes hot during
operation. Hoses, lines and other
parts become hot as well. Wait for
the oil and components to cool
before starting any maintenance or
inspection work.
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Fig. 33 – Hydraulic Filter
1. Hydraulic Filter
2. Drain Plug
Procedure
1. Place a drain pan of suitable capacity under the lter
head.
2. Remove the oil lter. An oil lter wrench may be
required.
3. Apply a light coat of clean oil to the seal on the new
lter and install it. Tighten by hand only.
4. Run the machine for 1–2 minutes operating the
cylinder. Check lter head for oil leaks.
5. If a leak is found, shut off the machine and correct it.
6. Check hydraulic reservoir oil level. Top up as
required.
7. Dispose of spilled oil in an environmentally safe
manner.