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Hydro fluid level

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by The Axeman Commeth, Mar 20, 2022.

  1. The Axeman Commeth

    The Axeman Commeth

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    I’ve got a 20 year old North Star 22 ton splitter that I haven’t got a manual on and Northern Tools can’t come up with any information on. The hydro fluid cap doesn’t have a dipstick on it so I don’t know what level to fill it to. Anyone have an opinion on how much space I need to leave for expansion?
     
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    I’d leave about 1 1/2” from top of tank. That should give you expansion room without overflow.


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    I have a Northern Tool 37T splitter and this is from the manual. [​IMG]


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    If there is no dipstick there's usually a sight glass or bubble...yours has neither?
    Couple inches down should do it...
     
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    Nope, neither. So either it never had anything which is hard to believe, or the dipstick fell off and is lying at the bottom of the tank which would be about my luck.
     
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    About 2 inches from the top.


    Dont over think it.
     
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