I can keep most small power equipment running, but have just about 0 experience on hydraulics.
Got this splitter used this Summer, don't have access to the former owner for questions. It worked OK twice before this Fall, but after starting today, noticed some hydraulic fluid leaking as seen in the picture.
The splitter was positioned on a slopping driveway with the leaking plug downhill. I'm thinking that's a factor as no fluid was leaking before. Is the plug supposed to seal air tight? Maybe it is designed
so that excess pressure can escape through the plug.
Is this a serious issue that I need someone with hydraulics knowledge. Or do I just move it uphill, make sure it's filled, and get back to work?
Got this splitter used this Summer, don't have access to the former owner for questions. It worked OK twice before this Fall, but after starting today, noticed some hydraulic fluid leaking as seen in the picture.
The splitter was positioned on a slopping driveway with the leaking plug downhill. I'm thinking that's a factor as no fluid was leaking before. Is the plug supposed to seal air tight? Maybe it is designed
so that excess pressure can escape through the plug.
Is this a serious issue that I need someone with hydraulics knowledge. Or do I just move it uphill, make sure it's filled, and get back to work?