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Default log splitter

I have a 12 ton(?) MTD log splitter that I bought used last year. I know
how to maintain small engines, so the 5HP gas motor for the hydraulic pump
is easy.

The splitter, since it was bought used from an individual, didn't have any
manuals.

My question is about the actual hydraulics. Do I ever have to change the
fluid? How often should I change the filter on the hydraulic system? I
know I need to make sure there is enough fluid in the system, but what kind
is best?


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"HeatMan" wrote in message
I have a 12 ton(?) MTD log splitter that I bought used last year. I know
how to maintain small engines, so the 5HP gas motor for the hydraulic pump
is easy.

The splitter, since it was bought used from an individual, didn't have any
manuals.

My question is about the actual hydraulics. Do I ever have to change the
fluid? How often should I change the filter on the hydraulic system? I
know I need to make sure there is enough fluid in the system, but what
kind
is best?


Go here http://www.mtdcanada.com/model-search.asp

Hydraulics are pretty rugged. They must be kept clean for long life though.
Following their suggestions is a good thing.


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I have a 12 ton(?) MTD log splitter that I bought used last year. I know
how to maintain small engines, so the 5HP gas motor for the hydraulic pump
is easy.

The splitter, since it was bought used from an individual, didn't have any
manuals.

My question is about the actual hydraulics. Do I ever have to change the
fluid? How often should I change the filter on the hydraulic system? I
know I need to make sure there is enough fluid in the system, but what

kind
is best?

Oh, I looked again and it is a MTD (made to die) 22 ton splitter.


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Heatman Contact MTD and ask them better yet ask to buy a manual
"HeatMan" wrote in message
t...
I have a 12 ton(?) MTD log splitter that I bought used last year. I

know
how to maintain small engines, so the 5HP gas motor for the hydraulic

pump
is easy.

The splitter, since it was bought used from an individual, didn't have

any
manuals.

My question is about the actual hydraulics. Do I ever have to change

the
fluid? How often should I change the filter on the hydraulic system? I
know I need to make sure there is enough fluid in the system, but what

kind
is best?




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"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message
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"HeatMan" wrote in message
I have a 12 ton(?) MTD log splitter that I bought used last year. I know
how to maintain small engines, so the 5HP gas motor for the hydraulic

pump
is easy.

The splitter, since it was bought used from an individual, didn't have

any
manuals.

My question is about the actual hydraulics. Do I ever have to change

the
fluid? How often should I change the filter on the hydraulic system? I
know I need to make sure there is enough fluid in the system, but what
kind
is best?


Go here http://www.mtdcanada.com/model-search.asp

Hydraulics are pretty rugged. They must be kept clean for long life

though.
Following their suggestions is a good thing.


Ya know, I have the greatest resource at my fingertips and forget about it.
I should have Googled MTD. Duh.

Thanks Edwin.




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Tractor supply places sell hydraulic fluid. Galons or buckets of five
galons. I don't think you have to change the fluid, ever. Unless it gets
water in it, maybe.

--

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"HeatMan" wrote in message
t...
I have a 12 ton(?) MTD log splitter that I bought used last year. I know
how to maintain small engines, so the 5HP gas motor for the hydraulic pump
is easy.

The splitter, since it was bought used from an individual, didn't have any
manuals.

My question is about the actual hydraulics. Do I ever have to change the
fluid? How often should I change the filter on the hydraulic system? I
know I need to make sure there is enough fluid in the system, but what kind
is best?



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Stormy, if I gave you enough money, could you buy a clue?

I was asking about maintance scheduling, not if where I could buy the
necessary stuff.

Get a life!

"Stormin Moron" wrote in message
...
Tractor supply places sell hydraulic fluid. Galons or buckets of five
galons. I don't think you have to change the fluid, ever. Unless it gets
water in it, maybe.

--

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
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"HeatMan" wrote in message
t...
I have a 12 ton(?) MTD log splitter that I bought used last year. I know
how to maintain small engines, so the 5HP gas motor for the hydraulic pump
is easy.

The splitter, since it was bought used from an individual, didn't have any
manuals.

My question is about the actual hydraulics. Do I ever have to change the
fluid? How often should I change the filter on the hydraulic system? I
know I need to make sure there is enough fluid in the system, but what

kind
is best?





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Go back and read your original message. I'll make it easier for you. I'll
highlight the question I answered. Scroll down.

--

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
www.mormons.com


"HeatMan" wrote in message
...
Stormy, if I gave you enough money, could you buy a clue?

I was asking about maintance scheduling, not if where I could buy the
necessary stuff.

Get a life!

"Stormin Moron" wrote in message
...
Tractor supply places sell hydraulic fluid. Galons or buckets of five
galons. I don't think you have to change the fluid, ever. Unless it gets
water in it, maybe.

--

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
Religious drivel snipped



"HeatMan" wrote in message
t...
I have a 12 ton(?) MTD log splitter that I bought used last year. I know
how to maintain small engines, so the 5HP gas motor for the hydraulic pump
is easy.

The splitter, since it was bought used from an individual, didn't have any
manuals.

My question is about the actual hydraulics. Do I ever have to change the
fluid? How often should I change the filter on the hydraulic system? I
know I need to make sure there is enough fluid in the system,

!!!!!!!!!HEATMAN READ HERE---- but what
kind
is best?-----------HEATMAN STOP READING AT THIS POINT!!!!!!!!






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You still need to get a clue.

One person told me what I needed to know. That one person wasn't you.


"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
. ..
Go back and read your original message. I'll make it easier for you. I'll
highlight the question I answered. Scroll down.

--

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
www.mormons.com


"HeatMan" wrote in message
...
Stormy, if I gave you enough money, could you buy a clue?

I was asking about maintance scheduling, not if where I could buy the
necessary stuff.

Get a life!

"Stormin Moron" wrote in message
...
Tractor supply places sell hydraulic fluid. Galons or buckets of five
galons. I don't think you have to change the fluid, ever. Unless it gets
water in it, maybe.

--

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
Religious drivel snipped



"HeatMan" wrote in message
t...
I have a 12 ton(?) MTD log splitter that I bought used last year. I

know
how to maintain small engines, so the 5HP gas motor for the hydraulic

pump
is easy.

The splitter, since it was bought used from an individual, didn't have

any
manuals.

My question is about the actual hydraulics. Do I ever have to change

the
fluid? How often should I change the filter on the hydraulic system? I
know I need to make sure there is enough fluid in the system,

!!!!!!!!!HEATMAN READ HERE---- but what
kind
is best?-----------HEATMAN STOP READING AT THIS POINT!!!!!!!!








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"HeatMan" wrote in message
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| You still need to get a clue.
|
| One person told me what I needed to know. That one person
wasn't you.
|
|
| "Stormin Mormon" wrote in
message
| . ..
| Go back and read your original message. I'll make it easier
for you. I'll
| highlight the question I answered. Scroll down.
|
| --
|
| Christopher A. Young
| Learn more about Jesus
| www.lds.org
| www.mormons.com
|
|
| "HeatMan" wrote in message
| ...
| Stormy, if I gave you enough money, could you buy a clue?
|
| I was asking about maintance scheduling, not if where I could
buy the
| necessary stuff.
|
| Get a life!
|
| "Stormin Moron" wrote in
message
| ...
| Tractor supply places sell hydraulic fluid. Galons or
buckets of five
| galons. I don't think you have to change the fluid, ever.
Unless it gets
| water in it, maybe.
|
| --
|
| Christopher A. Young
| Learn more about Jesus
| Religious drivel snipped
|
|
|
| "HeatMan" wrote in message
| t...
| I have a 12 ton(?) MTD log splitter that I bought used last
year. I
| know
| how to maintain small engines, so the 5HP gas motor for the
hydraulic
| pump
| is easy.
|
| The splitter, since it was bought used from an individual,
didn't have
| any
| manuals.
|
| My question is about the actual hydraulics. Do I ever have
to change
| the
| fluid? How often should I change the filter on the
hydraulic system? I
| know I need to make sure there is enough fluid in the
system,
| !!!!!!!!!HEATMAN READ HERE---- but what
| kind
| is best?-----------HEATMAN STOP READING AT THIS
POINT!!!!!!!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|




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"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
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Go back and read your original message. I'll make it easier for you. I'll
highlight the question I answered. Scroll down.

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Christopher A. Young


This is Turtle.

At no time did Heatman ever ask where to buy or where to get oil for the
splitter.

He did ask What Kind / type / or other types to use but never where to buy.

Now if you say the hydraulic oils are all the same and the telling to get it
from a Farm supply place was telling what kind of oil. You still off here for
there is about 15 different types of HD Oil and then another 30 other brands to
pick from. They do make different viscostitys and ranges from the 5 weight.

Now if you want to be useful here. What weight and type would you say and don't
say water with a little anti-freeze in it for it will work too.

TURTLE


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"TURTLE" wrote in message
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"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
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Go back and read your original message. I'll make it easier for you.

I'll
highlight the question I answered. Scroll down.

--

Christopher A. Young


This is Turtle.

At no time did Heatman ever ask where to buy or where to get oil for the
splitter.

He did ask What Kind / type / or other types to use but never where to

buy.

Now if you say the hydraulic oils are all the same and the telling to get

it
from a Farm supply place was telling what kind of oil. You still off here

for
there is about 15 different types of HD Oil and then another 30 other

brands to
pick from. They do make different viscostitys and ranges from the 5

weight.

Now if you want to be useful here. What weight and type would you say and

don't
say water with a little anti-freeze in it for it will work too.

TURTLE


Excellent point, my shelled friend!


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