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Wood splitter maintenance

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  1. Backwoods Savage

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    No. If you go into something like a Tractor Supply, tell them what you have and they will set you up with what you need. You'll need model # and possibly a serial #.

    I have a filter for our MTD and it is a Lenz CP-752-30 and is a 25 micron.
     
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    Does the current filter have a part number on it?

    You should also add an hourmeter so you will know when to service it again.
     
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    Maybe just the way the camera makes it look, but if that's your splitter HD, that oil looks kinda milky...
     
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    Yes , it is possible to just change the filter and not lose all your fluid, but you will lose some from your lines , be sure to top it off to required amount , you can buy fluid by the gallon .
    Check your hose and inside your tank to see if your fluid, it should look clear , if it is dark or milky it is contaminated
     
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    It was,:smoke: click the link above, I was showing the dipstick
     
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  7. NBourque

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    Yes it does.
     
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    Do you guys oil the whole beam?
     
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    I don't use anything on the beam. My thoughts are it attracts and holds dirt and other abrasives, and will wear the beam more/faster. I have about 200 cord through my splitter and it still has quite a bit of paint left.
     
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    Dry graphite on the beam. It lubes the beam but trash does not stick to it. You can get a quart can for around $10 at tractor supply.
     
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    I do oil the beam every time I finish. We use an oil can and squirt some on the length of the beam then run the wedge down and back up. This spreads it nicely. But remember that we tend to do all our splitting once per year rather than getting it out more often like most do. If we used it often then we'd probably oil it only occasionally.

    It is important to use oil and not grease as grease always seems to attract dirt. Oil will gradually dry up but having some on will keep rust away.

    I may try 94BULLITT's trick and get some graphite.
     
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    I use silicone spray lubricant after i'm done and it's cleaned off, High silicone formula does not attract dust or dirt,Lubricates and waterproofs, prevents rust.
    I Spray the the beam and channels , move ram forward and do the rest, shoot the wedge, takes 2 minutes
     
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    I am by no stretch of the imagination an expert, but based on the picture, I concur that a fluid and filter change is needed.
     
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    Sorry I confused everyone , the pic I posted was to show the dipstick and what my fluid (not the OP) looked like with water in it ,before I changed it
     
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  15. NBourque

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    Here's the filter
     

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    Thats a standard TSC or Farm fleet filter. If you dont have a TSC in your area any NAPA store can cross reference it and get you 1 and probably cheaper and better quality.
     
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    I'm still cornfused HD.....just kiddin'- I'm not really too confuzzled....:faint:
    :D
     
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    Looks like that crosses to a Wix 51259...or NAPA 1259
     
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    I'd go with a Napa Gold which is a wix.
     
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    Was reading this earlier and got me thinking about mine, Huskee 22 ton. I got the manual out and it says too change the hydraulic filter every 100 hrs or every season but nothing about changing the fluid. They recommend AW46 to 32 degrees then ATF below that. I am not trying to say you shouldn't change it, just mentioning what the manual says. I was surprised to see that the purchase date on mine was Sept 2010, doesn't seem like it's been that long. I have changed the filter numerous times but not the fluid. It is still very clear. Will the viscosity break down over time, anyone know ?
     
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