TJQ Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 My three year old Yardworks LogSplitter has lost a bit of power at the very end of the stroke (LOL.. ya ya I know... ya don't even have to say it... but your all thinking it...) The unit has performed awesomely till now, its been abused and left out over the winter, its split at least 75 cord of wood for me and has been an awesome investment for 300 bucks. anyway I lost the manual a long time ago and the paper with the model # on it has long since worn off the unit. Does anyone else have one of these, i need to know what hydraulic oil to use (i know nothing about hydraulics) and what I would do to add some or change it. I want to see if I can fix it up so it will last the last bit of the fall here. If needed Ill post some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POLLIWOGG Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 I don't have one but probably transmission fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 (edited) TJ, you can purchase hydraulic fluid at almost any Power Equipment supply shop... i.e John Deere, Toro, etc. I wouldn't use the tranny fluid except for a last resort... do you have any power tilt/trim fluid for your boat? It would be very close, if not the same thing. Here's where you can get an online manual, you really prolly need to look at it. http://www.mtdcanada.com/model-search.asp Working on a hydraulic system while under pressure is very dangerous! Edited November 15, 2008 by GCD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 (edited) You can get hydraulic fluid from a TSC store if there is one near you. No model numbers stamped on it anywhere? Probably any auto parts store or tractor dealer. http://answers.canadiantire.ca/answers/904...P/questions.htm Might help? Edited November 15, 2008 by OhioFisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 Ayup, TJ, what Glen said. High pressure is scary - rtfm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 Power steering fluid will work just fine TJ. Too many different types of transmission fluid now for me to feel comfortable recommending using it for hydraulic applications such as yours. Go and see Randy at Bensons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 (edited) Hey TJ If you want a guy that can help you with just a phone call Give Jack a call. He deals with all types of machines. Very good at it. Northern machine. 1-705-734 1073 You can mention my name,he,s one guy that still likes me.LOL We use him for everything . Edited November 15, 2008 by misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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