I definitely benefited from your efforts. I was just getting ready to call the manufacturer on the hyd filter and God sent me a link to your video! I bought my splitter (same model) about 3 yrs ago and love it. Thanks again & I’m looking forward to checking out your channel. Tom in Grass Valley CA
Great video. I have the same splitter. I have done about 30 cords with it. I serviced mine last fall. Good info about the hydro oil filter. I got mine at tractor supply when I bought it, knowing that I wouldn't have to run back for it after 25 hours of use. That filter was a bigger to get off. first I broke a harbor freight filter wrench, then fought with the biggest set of channel locks I have to get it off, careful not to break the mount housing. My 15 year old son learned some new words that day.
I just bent my oil filter wrench trying to get the filter off. How did you finally get it off? Did the big channel locks work without damaging anything? Thanks this thing is pi**ing me off big time.
I just came inside from splitting wood. I have the exact same splitter. I was thinking to myself it's going to need maintenance soon. Picked up the phone and this video was the first on my news feed. Not only does big brother listen in. Now it reads minds. Thanks for the info on the filter.
Hello Brad, that has to be the cleanest hydraulic oil I have ever seen changed, but necessary none the less, now you are set for many many hours of run time, I need to do the same, Thanks for the leg work on filter part number, I was sort of dreading that research time, You did good!!!
Great video. THANK YOU for doing the research on that darn fuild filter. Only problem I seen was dipstick for hydraulic fluid is NOT supposed to be screwed in to check level. Ride on
Brad, thank you for doing this video. Very helpful. I got a same CountryLine log splitter about a month ago (used) and it's been great! Servicing is VERY important and I greatly appreciate the video.
Thankyou Sir. Excellent video. I bought my splitter used as well. No manuals or paperwork with it. I also believe in maintaining equipment to eliminate problems. Going to get cold here in Illinois very soon. Time to get busy and fill the wood stacks.
Thank you very much for this video. I am at TSC right now buying this model and the ladies have no idea if it comes with hydraulic fluid or engine oil, they dont know where the manual is either. But they are very nice and as helpful as possible. Thanks to you I have all the information I need before I pay for it.
Just picked up this same splitter the other day. Same situation. The guy only had it for a short time. The paint is hardly worn off. Wish I only paid $600 ($1150 I think it was a great deal considering they are 1699 now). Hit it with the power washer and did a service on it. I'm not a fan of the dipsticks on this unit. I missed the part in the manual where it said to let it overflow.I fiddled with it for a little bit. I'm pretty impressed with its performance so far. I'm gonna order up an hour meter for it. I've been watching your channel for a little bit now. Great content!
Thanks for the great video - Was looking for that filter everywhere this morning online - Not at Amazon .. found a few on Ebay .. Glad to hear Tractor supply has them .. Thanks again ..
Thanks for the tip on the hydraulic filter! and doing the research for us! Just bought my first log splitter and wouldn't have thought to pay attention to the difference between the micron filtration, but totally makes since. I paint cars and with paint you have to have proper micron filter to filter certain metallic paints and thicknesses of different types of paint. Thanks for the video!
Hi Brad. Good video. However, the manual says NOT to screw down the hydraulic fluid dipstick when checking the level. Just sit it on top of the fill hole. Otherwise your level will be too low. Also, I would have liked info about the breather cap and getting air out of the lines. Rich
Just purchased a lightly used model tonight , excited to start work on three trailer loads of mesquite (Texas) . Appreciate the video , answered all the question I had , subscribed and a like for all effort have a safe year
Brad, Mine is around 25 hours used and I plan to service it soon. Thanks for your video, crystal clear and everything I need to know to get the job done this week quickly and without problems (hopefully). Cheers!
Excellent video, thanks for posting. Especially since you saved me from having to locate my manual and look all this up myself lol. Much appreciated, you got a new subscriber
Hi Brad, thank you for this video. Started watching OWTM about a year ago and just got my first wood splitter about a month ago, a Countyline 25 ton, same as yours. I had not yet found your channel at that time. I am one to properly maintain my equipment and searching for Countyline wood splitter maintenance, I found this video. I now have it saved for future reference. Anyways, enjoyed your video so much I went back to the start and have enjoyed every episode up til this one (watched a second time). Looking forward to watching the rest to catch-up to the current episode. I am inspired by all that you have done with that splitter.
Thanks so much Mike. I appreciate all the comments and support. I’m glad the video was helpful and you’ll really like the splitter. I have no plans to get rid of mine even though I have another one.
Hi Brad...appreciate the maintenance video on the Countyline log splitter. I have the exact same splitter and am extremely happy with the amount of wood that this machine can split. Very thorough presentation especially with finding the info on the hydraulic filter. Much appreciated. Stay well & God bless.
Very informative video thank you. Just a tip when pouring from a 5 gal can turn it so the spout is halfway up the side it will get air better and pour out really nice. Thanks for all your great videos
Great how to video on servicing your log splitter. One suggestion I can make that eliminates the guess work about when to service your splitter. You can buy cheap "hour meters" on amazon to track your splitters operating time. These meters run about $5 each. I just installed one on my splitter and they work great. No battery or power hookup is required. You just wrap the inductive pickup wire around your spark plug wire a few times. Then double stick tape or screws to mount the display on you engine. Whenever the spark plug is firing the meter tracks the time.
Just picked up a 22T County Line used and planning to do the service just like this so I will know it has clean fluids. Excellent video and information. You just saved me a ton of time and research. 👍🏻
Thanks for showing us how it’s done. Routine maintenance on various types of equipment can go a long way in productivity and long useful life which saves a lot of money in the long run.
Hi Brad, thanks for the video. Exactly what I was looking for. Awesome job explaining everything! 👍 I appreciate all the helpful info. Have a great day!
Great video! I just stumbled onto your channel via your bundling video. I have one of these splitters also and was just thinking about how I’ve not seen a good “how to” maintenance video on this machine. Definitely earned a sub from me today! Keep on doin what you’re doin!
Thanks for this video, liked an ya have a new subscriber an really appreciate the detail about hydraulic filter an a shop always looks good with Harleys
Hi Brad, I just found your channel. It’s great! Thank you for this video. I literally bought this splitter today. Thanks for the research on the filter. Can’t wait to watch more of your videos.
Per YTL, the manufacturer, use Napa Gold 1551 hydraulic filter, or Fram P1653A, got there phone number right out of the manual on the splitter. I’m sure the one you used will work until next hydraulic service though.
Great video and thanks for the info about the hydraulic filter. It's really easy to let the hours on the splitter get away from you before you do maintenance so this is a good reminder to do everything. I have the 35 ton Huskee splitter from TSC that I also bought slightly used from a guy who used it one season and then moved to a house without a fireplace or wood stove. I'm also planning on adding an hour meter and an in-line fuel filter. Stay safe and healthy!
I don’t know if you noticed or not but if you look at that bottom of the block on the engine there looks to be like a drain plug on each side of the block and the one on the left side looks like it is clear to drop oil straight down off of the engine.
Hi Brad. Thank you for doing this video. Even though I have a Yardworks 25-ton wood splitter, the setup of my machine and yours is about 95% the same. One of the BEST video on how to service and fill all the fluids. May I make 1 suggestion. On the side where your Hydraulic filter is, you might want to have a wood or metal board about 1/4 thick, just in case a log falls off the machine. This way it won't do damage to the filter or oil lines. Again, THANK YOU.
New subscriber to the channel, great video and awesome information. I have the older 22ton version of this same splitter and definitely need to do the hydraulic oil, same issue I could not find the filter for it… until now! Thank you. Keep the great content coming. 👍🏻👍🏻
Nice video. I used to have a small engine guy that bought pipe nipples to extend the oil drain to make his life easier while serving my equipment. Yikes, I have never changed my hydro oil, I will have to look into.
Yes, had I planned a little better I would have bought a pipe to extend it while the oil was out. I'm surely going to look into that for the next oil change.
Brad , the oil drain bolt is a m10x1.25 . A regular pipe nipple will not fit . I am going to get a pipe nipple and cut one end off and run a M10 die on it so it will screw into the engine block !!
Brad, I noticed when you cleaned the Air Filter that you put it back on 90 degrees different from when you took it off. I'm sure it's no big deal. Appreciate the how to on changing Engine Oil and Hydraulic fluid. It's about time for me to do this for myself.
Outstanding video. Been shopping for a new splitter and this one keeps floating to the top of my list. I understand that there’s an in-line oil filter on this unit. Anything there to do in the way of maintenance? Thanks again!!
Hi Brad...in addition to performing the routine maintenance, I check the bolt tension on the engine plate and really, any other bolts that are part of the machine. The vibration can put you out of service in some situations...I've been there...LOL. I just installed a new engine on my old splitter, so I like to keep an eye on those engine bolts particularly. I do the same thing when servicing my push mowers. Good informative video... thanks for sharing!
Great video, I’ve got the same splitter and wish there were more videos on the Countyline 25 ton. The hydraulic valve just failed on mine but the company is shipping me a new one under warranty. Unfortunately it’s on back order now until the end of August. I’ve accumulated quite a pile of rounds and need to get splitting. Congratulations and the best of luck in your retirement from the job. Thanks for your service!
@@FirewoodattheFurnace I had to call the district manager for Tractor Supply to get the filter number you provided. Wish I had watched this 1st. We had a nice chat about how the users/owners manual for the splitter was a complete joke when it came to maintenance instructions. I went down the exact same rabbit hole you did with regard to internet searches for the filter. But I got the oil changed today and will do the hydraulic fluid tomorrow. So yeah.. you were beyond helpful. Yuda man. :)
I have the same splitter I purchased in 2017 new at tractor supply. I’ve had a few issues while splitting 200+ cords with it. Ive had the entire engine fill up with water when I left it outside uncovered and don’t know how it gets in (my friends did the same thing). Ive had the engine quit running twice now and both times it was a lose rocker arm. Tightened it up and still going good. I also broke the control valve where it was sticking forward or back. I called service and they sent a new one as we’ll as a new filter just in case. For the money it’s a good splitter and has helped fund my eastonmade 12-22 on order.
Thats great. Thanks so much for the feedback. Those are things I will keep an eye on. Sounds like your plan is similar to mine. Definitely looking to upgrade in the future. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
Awesome splitter! 600 bucks what a steal! We got it on sale for over double that. Only thing i dont particularly care for is chips loading up at end of stroke. Real fun digging them out if don't keep on top of it.
I see someone already suggested it, but definitely get the hour meter...they are so cheap on Amazon and easy to install. Takes the guess work out of servicing your equipment. I put on my DR trail mower too.
Hi Brad. Great video thanks I’ve got the same splitter put hundreds of cords through it zero problems 4 years later Thinking I should change the hydraulic fluid , still original fluid super clean still. Take care. Have a great weekend
Great video for the Countyline splitter. My 28 ton is essentially the same. I have added a tach, hour meter so I know how much usage my splitter has. I plan on adding a hydraulic gauge on the return side to know when my 15 micron filter needs to be changed..
Did you mean 25 micron or are you running a smaller filter?.. just checking all the possibilities of operation before i pick mine up and start using it.
@@dadiehl04 15 micron for here in Texas. If you work in much colder temps the 25 micron would be better, in my opinion, due to increased return back pressure on system. With a low side gauge you can see how fluid temp effects return pressure…..once hyd fluid is warmed up, almost no return pressure. With cold fluid, I have seen 65 psi on return, which drops when temp increases.
Awesome recommendations on the hydraulic filter! Got the last one at my local tractor supply. Thanks for the video. Could you stare in the comments what type of air filter and spark plug. Thanks again!
I have a county line 22 ton. It's still splits and I believe has full power, but once it warms up it starts blasting hydraulic fluid out of the cap. Could this be because the breather cap is bad, not breathing and then pressurizes? Could it be an air leak? There's no other visible leaks, The fluid looks clean, and it still works but once it heats up it starts blasting like a mofo out of that cap.
Check your fluid level. If it gets a little low in can cause the intake to draw in air. This causes the oil to get bubbly or foamy which takes up more space in the tank. If the volume of foam or bubbles build in the tank it can cause it to come out of the vent
Tip on how to avoid the draining the engine oil mess-been there, done that. Measure the length from the drain hole to the end of the frame. Get a small piece of black pipe just 3/8” past the frame. Thread accordingly into the drain hole and put a cap on the other end. Now when you change oil, the drain is past the frame=no mess. Worked for me!
Do you run yours on Fast throttle? The kohler manual says to leave it between slow and fast but the Countyline manual says to run it on Fast throttle. I suppose if it were a big issue, there’d be a warning saying never to run on Fast Throttle.
I definitely benefited from your efforts. I was just getting ready to call the manufacturer on the hyd filter and God sent me a link to your video! I bought my splitter (same model) about 3 yrs ago and love it. Thanks again & I’m looking forward to checking out your channel.
Tom in Grass Valley CA
Thanks Tom, I'm glad it was helpful for you
Thanks for the info especially with the Lenz filter. You were more help than everyone I dealt with at Tractor Supply.
Lol yes I had the same problem. Glad it helped out
THANK YOU for this video. Absolutely appreciate your time and energy making this.
Hope it was helpful
Great video. I have the same splitter. I have done about 30 cords with it. I serviced mine last fall. Good info about the hydro oil filter. I got mine at tractor supply when I bought it, knowing that I wouldn't have to run back for it after 25 hours of use. That filter was a bigger to get off. first I broke a harbor freight filter wrench, then fought with the biggest set of channel locks I have to get it off, careful not to break the mount housing. My 15 year old son learned some new words that day.
Lol I’ve been there before. Appreciate you watching
I just bent my oil filter wrench trying to get the filter off. How did you finally get it off? Did the big channel locks work without damaging anything? Thanks this thing is pi**ing me off big time.
I just came inside from splitting wood. I have the exact same splitter. I was thinking to myself it's going to need maintenance soon. Picked up the phone and this video was the first on my news feed. Not only does big brother listen in. Now it reads minds. Thanks for the info on the filter.
Lol wow that’s pretty crazy… glad it was helpful. Thanks for checking it out
Thank you so much for the great info, especially the hydraulic filter info.
This may be the best instructional video I've seen. Very well explained and, like everyone else, thanks for the filter research.
Glad it is helpful. Thanks for watching and for the kind words
Thank you so much for that tip on the filter! Great job.
Hello Brad, that has to be the cleanest hydraulic oil I have ever seen changed, but necessary none the less, now you are set for many many hours of run time, I need to do the same, Thanks for the leg work on filter part number, I was sort of dreading that research time, You did good!!!
Thanks Ben. Appreciate you watching as always.
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Great video Brad! Besides your video, I could not find much on the servicing side. Your descriptions on the how to's were spot on!!
Glad it helped!
Thanks for the info. Saved me a ton of time on the hydraulic filter!
Great video. THANK YOU for doing the research on that darn fuild filter. Only problem I seen was dipstick for hydraulic fluid is NOT supposed to be screwed in to check level. Ride on
just got one of these for my dad and have never changed the oil on a small motor before, thanks for making it simple brother
Glad it was helpful
I looked high and low for the right filter. Thanks for doing my work for me.
Glad it was helpful for you
I just purchased one today and I want to know all I can about it othe than just the manual. Thank you for posting, it was a great tutorial.
Glad it was helpful!
Brad, thank you for doing this video. Very helpful. I got a same CountryLine log splitter about a month ago (used) and it's been great! Servicing is VERY important and I greatly appreciate the video.
Thanks Craig. I’m glad it was able to help. Appreciate you watching
Thank you for this video. I'm doing my first service today.
Hey Brad! Thanks for sharing this! Good points and descriptions as you went! Andrew from NB :)
Thank you for such a detailed video, and for the time saving advice on the filter!
Glad it was helpful
Thanks for the help. Doing my first hydraulic oil change this winter.
Glad it helped
Thankyou Sir. Excellent video. I bought my splitter used as well. No manuals or paperwork with it. I also believe in maintaining equipment to eliminate problems. Going to get cold here in Illinois very soon. Time to get busy and fill the wood stacks.
Thank you very much for this video. I am at TSC right now buying this model and the ladies have no idea if it comes with hydraulic fluid or engine oil, they dont know where the manual is either. But they are very nice and as helpful as possible. Thanks to you I have all the information I need before I pay for it.
Glad I could help
@@FirewoodattheFurnace Quick question do you use synthetic or conventional engine oil ?
Brad, thank you. I have this model as well as a 40 ton county line. This was very helpful especially the filter research!
Glad it was helpful
Just picked up this same splitter the other day. Same situation. The guy only had it for a short time. The paint is hardly worn off. Wish I only paid $600 ($1150 I think it was a great deal considering they are 1699 now). Hit it with the power washer and did a service on it. I'm not a fan of the dipsticks on this unit. I missed the part in the manual where it said to let it overflow.I fiddled with it for a little bit. I'm pretty impressed with its performance so far. I'm gonna order up an hour meter for it.
I've been watching your channel for a little bit now. Great content!
Thanks. Glad you enjoy
Thanks for the great video - Was looking for that filter everywhere this morning online - Not at Amazon .. found a few on Ebay .. Glad to hear Tractor supply has them .. Thanks again ..
This was great. I will def like your video and reference it in the fall when I perform the maintenance on my splitter. Thanks man. 👍🏻
Good video !! Just bought one today. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the tip on the hydraulic filter! and doing the research for us! Just bought my first log splitter and wouldn't have thought to pay attention to the difference between the micron filtration, but totally makes since. I paint cars and with paint you have to have proper micron filter to filter certain metallic paints and thicknesses of different types of paint. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the shout out Brad . Nice video. I was also doing some equipment maintenance this week. Take care my friend.
Hi Brad. Good video. However, the manual says NOT to screw down the hydraulic fluid dipstick when checking the level. Just sit it on top of the fill hole. Otherwise your level will be too low. Also, I would have liked info about the breather cap and getting air out of the lines. Rich
Just purchased a lightly used model tonight , excited to start work on three trailer loads of mesquite (Texas) . Appreciate the video , answered all the question I had , subscribed and a like for all effort have a safe year
Thanks so much Ira. Welcome to the channel
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the video. I’m in CT too I have an Oregon 2500 splitter basically the same as your county line
Awesome job. Thanks a million. 👍👍👍👍🥊🥊🥊🥊🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Hope it was helpful
Brad, Mine is around 25 hours used and I plan to service it soon. Thanks for your video, crystal clear and everything I need to know to get the job done this week quickly and without problems (hopefully). Cheers!
Glad it’s helpful. Thanks for watching
Excellent video, thanks for posting. Especially since you saved me from having to locate my manual and look all this up myself lol. Much appreciated, you got a new subscriber
Thanks Kirk and welcome!
Hi Brad thank you for another throughly enjoyable video 🇬🇧
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi Brad, thank you for this video. Started watching OWTM about a year ago and just got my first wood splitter about a month ago, a Countyline 25 ton, same as yours. I had not yet found your channel at that time. I am one to properly maintain my equipment and searching for Countyline wood splitter maintenance, I found this video. I now have it saved for future reference. Anyways, enjoyed your video so much I went back to the start and have enjoyed every episode up til this one (watched a second time). Looking forward to watching the rest to catch-up to the current episode. I am inspired by all that you have done with that splitter.
Thanks so much Mike. I appreciate all the comments and support. I’m glad the video was helpful and you’ll really like the splitter. I have no plans to get rid of mine even though I have another one.
Hi Brad...appreciate the maintenance video on the Countyline log splitter. I have the exact same splitter and am extremely happy with the amount of wood that this machine can split. Very thorough presentation especially with finding the info on the hydraulic filter. Much appreciated. Stay well & God bless.
Glad it was helpful and thanks for stopping by!
Thanks, great video on servicing that splitter.
Very informative video thank you. Just a tip when pouring from a 5 gal can turn it so the spout is halfway up the side it will get air better and pour out really nice. Thanks for all your great videos
Thanks and glad it was helpful
Excellent video! Very well done and super informative.
Great video, thanks for taking the time to make it.
Thanks. Hope it was helpful
Great how to video on servicing your log splitter. One suggestion I can make that eliminates the guess work about when to service your splitter. You can buy cheap "hour meters" on amazon to track your splitters operating time. These meters run about $5 each. I just installed one on my splitter and they work great. No battery or power hookup is required. You just wrap the inductive pickup wire around your spark plug wire a few times. Then double stick tape or screws to mount the display on you engine. Whenever the spark plug is firing the meter tracks the time.
Yes I ended up getting one of those as well. Thanks for watching!
Just picked up a 22T County Line used and planning to do the service just like this so I will know it has clean fluids. Excellent video and information. You just saved me a ton of time and research. 👍🏻
Thanks Eric. Glad it was helpful
Thanks for the info on that dang filter.
I was just going through that debacle today trying to find one.
Lol
Great video !! Thanks for the heads up on the filter.
Thanks so much. Hope it helps a little
Beard coming back!
Good video, keep them coming.
LOL, I actually filmed this before I shaved. But yes its SLOWLY coming back...
@@FirewoodattheFurnace Beards grow at different rates for each of us, never know. LOL
Just bought one of these yesterday. Excellent splitter, and $300/off at Tractor Supply
Thanks for showing us how it’s done. Routine maintenance on various types of equipment can go a long way in productivity and long useful life which saves a lot of money in the long run.
Very good information. Keep up the good work.
Great Video! Thanks for the filter numbers.
Glad it was helpful
Thanks for video.Especially about the filter.👍🏻
Glad it was helpful
Hi Brad, thanks for the video. Exactly what I was looking for. Awesome job explaining everything! 👍 I appreciate all the helpful info. Have a great day!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video! I just stumbled onto your channel via your bundling video. I have one of these splitters also and was just thinking about how I’ve not seen a good “how to” maintenance video on this machine. Definitely earned a sub from me today! Keep on doin what you’re doin!
That’s great to hear. Thanks so much. Glad I can help someone after so many others have helped me. Appreciate the sub very much!
How often do I need to change the oil and hydraulic fluid and clean filter please? Fabulous instructional video. Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful. A good rule of thumb for hydraulic oil is about every 100 hours
enjoyed your video, nice clean shop
Thank you
I can now recommend servicing wheel bearings annually as they dry out. Great video.
Thanks for this video, liked an ya have a new subscriber an really appreciate the detail about hydraulic filter an a shop always looks good with Harleys
Thanks for the sub! Really appreciate you watching and I'm glad it was helpful for you.
Hi Brad, I just found your channel. It’s great! Thank you for this video. I literally bought this splitter today. Thanks for the research on the filter. Can’t wait to watch more of your videos.
Thanks so much. I’m glad it was helpful and welcome to the channel!
Good information on the hydraulic oil filter replacement, Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Per YTL, the manufacturer, use Napa Gold 1551 hydraulic filter, or Fram P1653A, got there phone number right out of the manual on the splitter. I’m sure the one you used will work until next hydraulic service though.
Great video and thanks for the info about the hydraulic filter. It's really easy to let the hours on the splitter get away from you before you do maintenance so this is a good reminder to do everything. I have the 35 ton Huskee splitter from TSC that I also bought slightly used from a guy who used it one season and then moved to a house without a fireplace or wood stove. I'm also planning on adding an hour meter and an in-line fuel filter. Stay safe and healthy!
Hope it was helpful
I don’t know if you noticed or not but if you look at that bottom of the block on the engine there looks to be like a drain plug on each side of the block and the one on the left side looks like it is clear to drop oil straight down off of the engine.
Great video, thanks for taking the time to make it!
Hope it was helpful
Hi Brad. Thank you for doing this video. Even though I have a Yardworks 25-ton wood splitter, the setup of my machine and yours is about 95% the same. One of the BEST video on how to service and fill all the fluids. May I make 1 suggestion. On the side where your Hydraulic filter is, you might want to have a wood or metal board about 1/4 thick, just in case a log falls off the machine. This way it won't do damage to the filter or oil lines. Again, THANK YOU.
Thanks for watching
Wow, didn’t recognize you with the short beard. Keep up the good channel! I enjoy your worth work ethics and loyalty to your business.👏🏻🇺🇸👍🏻
Thanks so much. If you go back even further I’m clean shaven before I retired from the State Police. I look a lot different 😄
New subscriber to the channel, great video and awesome information. I have the older 22ton version of this same splitter and definitely need to do the hydraulic oil, same issue I could not find the filter for it… until now! Thank you. Keep the great content coming. 👍🏻👍🏻
That’s great. Thanks so much and welcome to the channel. Glad to have you along!
Nice video. I used to have a small engine guy that bought pipe nipples to extend the oil drain to make his life easier while serving my equipment. Yikes, I have never changed my hydro oil, I will have to look into.
Yes, had I planned a little better I would have bought a pipe to extend it while the oil was out. I'm surely going to look into that for the next oil change.
Brad , the oil drain bolt is a m10x1.25 . A regular pipe nipple will not fit . I am going to get a pipe nipple and cut one end off and run a M10 die on it so it will screw into the engine block !!
@@inthebackyardwithdel438 apparently tractor supply sells the extension pipe. I’m going to look in to it
Thanks for the info on that pipe . The TS is like 3 miles from my house .
This video is excellent and helped me a lot. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching
Good maintenance. Some people run their equipment into the ground and wonder why their stuff doesn't last long or longer than it should. Good vid. WST
Thank you my friend
Thank you so much for digging up that part number
No problem. Glad it was helpful
Brad,
I noticed when you cleaned the Air Filter that you put it back on 90 degrees different from when you took it off. I'm sure it's no big deal. Appreciate the how to on changing Engine Oil and Hydraulic fluid. It's about time for me to do this for myself.
Very good video, thanks!
Appreciate it. Hope it was helpful
Good job those drain pans sure were filling up fast👍
Did you use synthetic 10W30 motor 🛢️ oil ?
Very informative video Brad ! Very well done ! Thanks for all the info 👍👏😎🥃
Awesome video!!! I'm looking to buy a Countyline 40 toner.
Thanks for this video. I have one just like it, so it definitely was interesting.
Outstanding video. Been shopping for a new splitter and this one keeps floating to the top of my list. I understand that there’s an in-line oil filter on this unit. Anything there to do in the way of maintenance? Thanks again!!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Brad...in addition to performing the routine maintenance, I check the bolt tension on the engine plate and really, any other bolts that are part of the machine. The vibration can put you out of service in some situations...I've been there...LOL. I just installed a new engine on my old splitter, so I like to keep an eye on those engine bolts particularly. I do the same thing when servicing my push mowers. Good informative video... thanks for sharing!
Great point! Thanks for the feedback and for watching.
Great video, I’ve got the same splitter and wish there were more videos on the Countyline 25 ton. The hydraulic valve just failed on mine but the company is shipping me a new one under warranty. Unfortunately it’s on back order now until the end of August. I’ve accumulated quite a pile of rounds and need to get splitting. Congratulations and the best of luck in your retirement from the job. Thanks for your service!
Thanks so much Bob. Hopefully you get your new valve soon. Appreciate you watching
Many thanks sir. You answered many questions I had.
I’m glad it was helpful
@@FirewoodattheFurnace I had to call the district manager for Tractor Supply to get the filter number you provided. Wish I had watched this 1st. We had a nice chat about how the users/owners manual for the splitter was a complete joke when it came to maintenance instructions. I went down the exact same rabbit hole you did with regard to internet searches for the filter. But I got the oil changed today and will do the hydraulic fluid tomorrow. So yeah.. you were beyond helpful. Yuda man. :)
Huge help, thanks for the information. 🙏
Great! Glad it was helpful to you
You’re the man. Thank you.
Glad to help
I have the same splitter I purchased in 2017 new at tractor supply. I’ve had a few issues while splitting 200+ cords with it. Ive had the entire engine fill up with water when I left it outside uncovered and don’t know how it gets in (my friends did the same thing). Ive had the engine quit running twice now and both times it was a lose rocker arm. Tightened it up and still going good. I also broke the control valve where it was sticking forward or back. I called service and they sent a new one as we’ll as a new filter just in case. For the money it’s a good splitter and has helped fund my eastonmade 12-22 on order.
Thats great. Thanks so much for the feedback. Those are things I will keep an eye on. Sounds like your plan is similar to mine. Definitely looking to upgrade in the future. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
I know this is a late response to your video but thanks so much in the tip about the Lenz filter!
Awesome splitter! 600 bucks what a steal! We got it on sale for over double that. Only thing i dont particularly care for is chips loading up at end of stroke. Real fun digging them out if don't keep on top of it.
Yes they do get jammed in there pretty tight
Just what I needed. Great Job! Thank you
Great. Glad it helped
I see someone already suggested it, but definitely get the hour meter...they are so cheap on Amazon and easy to install. Takes the guess work out of servicing your equipment. I put on my DR trail mower too.
Yes I’m ordering on today. Thanks!
Always check the hose clamps on each end of that clear hose! They are known to come loose.
Very good video . I was wondering about the filter !!
Thanks Del
Awesome video Brad I have the same log splitter that you have I need to do the fluid change on my how much are your stickers I want to get one.
Hey Chris, I appreciate you watching the channel. Shoot me an email to FirewoodAtTheFurnace@gmail.com
Hi Brad. Great video thanks
I’ve got the same splitter put hundreds of cords through it zero problems 4 years later
Thinking I should change the hydraulic fluid , still original fluid super clean still. Take care. Have a great weekend
Great video for the Countyline splitter. My 28 ton is essentially the same. I have added a tach, hour meter so I know how much usage my splitter has. I plan on adding a hydraulic gauge on the return side to know when my 15 micron filter needs to be changed..
Did you mean 25 micron or are you running a smaller filter?.. just checking all the possibilities of operation before i pick mine up and start using it.
@@dadiehl04 15 micron for here in Texas. If you work in much colder temps the 25 micron would be better, in my opinion, due to increased return back pressure on system. With a low side gauge you can see how fluid temp effects return pressure…..once hyd fluid is warmed up, almost no return pressure. With cold fluid, I have seen 65 psi on return, which drops when temp increases.
Great video. Thanks.
Awesome recommendations on the hydraulic filter! Got the last one at my local tractor supply. Thanks for the video. Could you stare in the comments what type of air filter and spark plug. Thanks again!
I have a county line 22 ton. It's still splits and I believe has full power, but once it warms up it starts blasting hydraulic fluid out of the cap. Could this be because the breather cap is bad, not breathing and then pressurizes? Could it be an air leak?
There's no other visible leaks, The fluid looks clean, and it still works but once it heats up it starts blasting like a mofo out of that cap.
Check your fluid level. If it gets a little low in can cause the intake to draw in air. This causes the oil to get bubbly or foamy which takes up more space in the tank. If the volume of foam or bubbles build in the tank it can cause it to come out of the vent
Hi from neighboring carroll county. Lubricate wedge slides under the rolled edge of the beam . In the woodyards counntry line wore through
Tip on how to avoid the draining the engine oil mess-been there, done that. Measure the length from the drain hole to the end of the frame. Get a small piece of black pipe just 3/8” past the frame. Thread accordingly into the drain hole and put a cap on the other end. Now when you change oil, the drain is past the frame=no mess. Worked for me!
Do you run yours on Fast throttle? The kohler manual says to leave it between slow and fast but the Countyline manual says to run it on Fast throttle. I suppose if it were a big issue, there’d be a warning saying never to run on Fast Throttle.
I always ran it at full throttle
@ does yours have two oil fill caps? Mine has two and the Manual doesn't say which one to fill from.