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Does a Hydro Need to be Level When in Use?

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by buZZsaw BRAD, Feb 16, 2023.

  1. isaaccarlson

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    Who was it that asked about a bent hole?
     
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  2. In the Pines

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    How tall is that? the picture makes it seem taller than it probably is.
     
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  3. RCBS

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    Can confirm my splitter has been operated at various angles at times. As others have said...the engine's oil is the limiting factor. Unsure on exact degree of tilt they will survive vs perish.
     
  4. lukem

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    I'd be scared of snapping that off.
     
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  5. chris

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    if you are more than 10 degs or so off level find a better spot or shim things up more of a safety thing than anything else.
     
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  6. JRHAWK9

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    It's on the taller side. On my old splitter, I extended it maybe 4" or so and I was still getting fluid sloshing out when I dragged it back to the garage....due to the slope of the land I was driving on. I wanted to make sure I didn't have that issue on this one, so I went full send on the extension. :D

    nah, I am pretty careful of my stuff. I've got more important issues on hand if I snap that off.
     
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