Wood Splitter Hydraulic Plug Question

[Trail]

Brought a used wood splitter home. Noticed when I got it back some hydraulic oil had leaked from the plug. It was a long and bouncy ride, and won’t be normal.

Should I be concerned about this? I thought this system should be pretty sealed for pressure?

I would have thought that a metal bolt would not be a good choice for a plug, but I notice this on other models.

I don’t have much experience with splitters.

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[D2Cat]

That hole in the side is a breather for your hyd. tank. Just check you hyd fluid level when the machine is set up for use. Should be fine.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

It can't be a sealed system, thermal expansion of the fluid while working would explode the tank!

 

[Trail]

Ahhhhh...that makes sense. Thank you both for answering!


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