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
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. 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 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.
I have a County Line 30 that's 3 years old. I use Norwegian Maple lmost exclusively for firewood in a custom modified [by me] Earth Stove because it burns clean. The splitter does a FAIR job on 20 -30" rounds but gets extremely hot when you dog it hard & fast. The Kohler 9.5 needs better cooling and this thing also needs a good hydraulic oil cooler in the worst way. Basically they are a cheap "made in China" piece of crap that will barely do the job for a premium price, and almost ALL splitters are carbon copies of each other. Those 4 way splitters are a royal joke for big rounds and I always use the splitter with the rail in the vertical position,....unless you like to lift 100# rounds all day long [dumb a- - -ses use it horizontally on small trash wood]. Weld you a bigger 16" x 20" cold rolled steel foot onto the POS factory installed foot for a big improvement for big rounds of wood. Also needs a good trailer tongue jack for lifting this beast onto a 2" ball.
Replacement hydraulic oil filter for #60001 Fram Part# P1653A Or # P1654A I had a hard time finding a filter for it so I ended up calling YTL international and they gave me those #s for a Fram filter so I can get it locally.
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!
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.
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!
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.
You know my step-dad has a Huskee 22ton thats about 20yrs old.. split 10+ cord on average every year, and so far he has NEVER changed the Hydraulic oil or the motor oil.. engine needs replaced but only due to rust and the top falling off, but still runs great you just gotta start it real funny. It sat outside the entire time uncovered and uncleaned too.
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!
This joker wasted 6 gallons of fine hydraulic oil. The splitter also needs a longer tongue, better bearings with greasers, and larger tires so it can be pulled at highway speeds instead of being limited to a max speed of 45mph. Universal hydraulic oil filters are readily available almost everywhere = NAPA, Rural King, etc. Hydraulic oil needs very little filtration anyway, unlike engine oil.
I just bought this model at Tractor Supply. It wasn’t filled with hydraulic fluid like the owner’s manual said it would. Anyone else run into this at TS?
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
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!!
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 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
Yes, an hour meter might be a good idea! So far so good with retirement. Looking forward to the fall and cooler weather so I can really dig in to some logs
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.
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
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 !!
The pressure when you start and stop the cylinder can cause them to jump. May not be air. Once cycling the cylinder it will push the air out on its own
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
Awesome Vid! I have the county line 25. Not quite 2 hours on it yet. What level should the oil be on the dipstick when cold? Mine has "L" at the bottom and "M" at the top.
Brad, would you recommend a Countyline splitter as an affordable option for me to get started selling wood, or do you think I should buy a higher grade machine and be done with it?
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. 👍🏻👍🏻
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!
Thanks Brad. I need to do the same with mine.. I have had it a year now coming up in September and all I have done is add gasoline to it.. I got mine used as well and typically run it for about 1 to 2 hours at a time so I know its well over due for some love..
Good video Brad, maybe one day you can come to my wood yard and run the Bobcat with the Halverson, It wood make a good video, Take Care my Friend 🚜🪵👍🏼🇺🇸
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. 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
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 ..
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.
Maintenance goes along way to dependable service. They are a good splitter and I have only had one issue popup with mine. I tow mine behind a tractor or side x side to where I down the trees . Make sure to turn the gas off if you tow it as it appears that bouncing around a little while in tow the float may stick and flood the crankcase with gas. Mine would start fine but run bad and stall. The first thing I checked was the oil and low and behold gas in the oil.
I’d sell it without doing the maintenance and buy one with a push plate and removable 4 way and 6 way wedge. Rugged made makes a good intro model or just buy some of their parts to modify your country line. Might need to be able to weld.
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.
I know it’s been awhile since you did your video on maintenance on the county line 25 ton splitter but do you remember how much oil it took to bring it to full again ?
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 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.
When putting the air filter back on I noticed you put the wrong wing nut on watch the video and you'll see when you took them off you put them back the wrong way
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.
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.
That filter you were talking about for the log splitter they make exactly the same one for Caterpillar hydraulic filter too you got to go to cat to get it
Time for a Drainzit Oil Changing Aid..., i.e., an extension hose with cap. Also, it's a good idea to close the choke before removing the air filter to keep debris out of the carb. Then vacuum the filter housing and carb intake to remove the dust and debris... Closing the choke is something I picked up from my Game of Logging trainer in regards to chainsaws.
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
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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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
7:40 hmm.. maybe just drill a hole in the steel plate right in front of the drain plug bolt?
THANK YOU for this video. Absolutely appreciate your time and energy making this.
Hope it was helpful
Always check the hose clamps on each end of that clear hose! They are known to come loose.
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 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.
I have a County Line 30 that's 3 years old. I use Norwegian Maple lmost exclusively for firewood in a custom modified [by me] Earth Stove because it burns clean. The splitter does a FAIR job on 20 -30" rounds but gets extremely hot when you dog it hard & fast. The Kohler 9.5 needs better cooling and this thing also needs a good hydraulic oil cooler in the worst way. Basically they are a cheap "made in China" piece of crap that will barely do the job for a premium price, and almost ALL splitters are carbon copies of each other. Those 4 way splitters are a royal joke for big rounds and I always use the splitter with the rail in the vertical position,....unless you like to lift 100# rounds all day long [dumb a- - -ses use it horizontally on small trash wood]. Weld you a bigger 16" x 20" cold rolled steel foot onto the POS factory installed foot for a big improvement for big rounds of wood. Also needs a good trailer tongue jack for lifting this beast onto a 2" ball.
Replacement hydraulic oil filter for #60001
Fram
Part# P1653A
Or # P1654A
I had a hard time finding a filter for it so I ended up calling YTL international and they gave me those #s for a Fram filter so I can get it locally.
10 micron is for gasoline and 25-30 micron is for diesel. Just something to think about.
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
Bought one today for $500 1 yr old. Motor runs a little rough, sounds like a carb issue.
Goodbye filters for hydraulic width and tractor supply and real king
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
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!
Ya I need to change my hydraulic oil, it has some water in it.
Soak that foam filter with some filter oil for better filtration 😊
You can buy filter for hydraulic wood splitter to tractor supply and real king
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
If I'm not mistaken there is another oil drain plug to the left of the one you took loose that doesn't drain onto the plate.
You know my step-dad has a Huskee 22ton thats about 20yrs old.. split 10+ cord on average every year, and so far he has NEVER changed the Hydraulic oil or the motor oil.. engine needs replaced but only due to rust and the top falling off, but still runs great you just gotta start it real funny. It sat outside the entire time uncovered and uncleaned too.
Wow
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!
This joker wasted 6 gallons of fine hydraulic oil. The splitter also needs a longer tongue, better bearings with greasers, and larger tires so it can be pulled at highway speeds instead of being limited to a max speed of 45mph. Universal hydraulic oil filters are readily available almost everywhere = NAPA, Rural King, etc. Hydraulic oil needs very little filtration anyway, unlike engine oil.
Thanks for watching
Did you use synthetic 10W30 motor 🛢️ oil ?
This identical to the dirty hands model at Lowe's
You can get hydraulic filter at real king and tractor supply
I just bought this model at Tractor Supply. It wasn’t filled with hydraulic fluid like the owner’s manual said it would. Anyone else run into this at TS?
Haven’t heard of that. Sounds like something the store missed. I would definitely check with them on that
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
WIX 51552 is the 20 micron WIX version
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.
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
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!
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
Great video but the best part was the Trump sign!
Should run engine for 3/5 hours and change oil out 😊
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.
I think there are some add on hour meters that can help keep track of run time. Are you enjoying the first few days of retirement ?
Yes, an hour meter might be a good idea! So far so good with retirement. Looking forward to the fall and cooler weather so I can really dig in to some logs
Where do you put the used liquids and what to do with them? Don't want to fill up the garage with that dangerous stuff.
Local auto shop takes it and disposed of it
You ever had a wheel seize? I barely use mine ( just around home) , never on road , one side froze after 3 years? What am i missing?
Not sure that’s never happened to me. If it’s sitting outside maybe make sure water is t getting into the bearing and that they are packed with grease
How often do you do this service ??? Oil ? Hydraulic Oil and filter
Hydraulic oil can last a long time. It is recommended every 1000 hours for a skid steer.
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!
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
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 .
Thanks for the info. Saved me a ton of time on the hydraulic filter!
I noticed air kicking in my lines butt it's not low on hydraulic oil
The pressure when you start and stop the cylinder can cause them to jump. May not be air. Once cycling the cylinder it will push the air out on its own
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!
How do you keep records of how many hours are on the splitter?
A cheap Amazon hour meter
Awesome Vid!
I have the county line 25. Not quite 2 hours on it yet.
What level should the oil be on the dipstick when cold? Mine has "L" at the bottom and "M" at the top.
Roughly how much oil did you have to put in? Thanks!
It’s right about 5 gallon
Brad, would you recommend a Countyline splitter as an affordable option for me to get started selling wood, or do you think I should buy a higher grade machine and be done with it?
I think the countyline splitter is a great option to get started with. I have no plans to get rid of mine, and will continue to use it.
And Let’s Go Brandon!
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!
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
Love the trump sign brother
Shittiest part of the video
Thank you so much for digging up that part number
No problem. Glad it was helpful
How much oil did you put in? Do I need one or 2 quarts??
Capacity is 1.16 quarts
Thanks Brad. I need to do the same with mine.. I have had it a year now coming up in September and all I have done is add gasoline to it..
I got mine used as well and typically run it for about 1 to 2 hours at a time so I know its well over due for some love..
Good video Brad, maybe one day you can come to my wood yard and run the Bobcat with the Halverson, It wood make a good video, Take Care my Friend 🚜🪵👍🏼🇺🇸
That would be cool. It would spoil me though lol. Bigger things will come with time, and hard work. Thanks for stopping by as always!
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
With the exception of a different engine that brand model looks exactly the same as a country pro model ytl 140 992 sold at Runnings.
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
Thanks for the video. I’m in CT too I have an Oregon 2500 splitter basically the same as your county line
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 ..
Just bought one of these yesterday. Excellent splitter, and $300/off at Tractor Supply
What type of hydraulic fluid to use ??
I use AW-32. It really depends on the climate that your in. AW-46 is thicker
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
Thanks for the shout out Brad . Nice video. I was also doing some equipment maintenance this week. Take care my friend.
Maintenance goes along way to dependable service. They are a good splitter and I have only had one issue popup with mine. I tow mine behind a tractor or side x side to where I down the trees . Make sure to turn the gas off if you tow it as it appears that bouncing around a little while in tow the float may stick and flood the crankcase with gas. Mine would start fine but run bad and stall. The first thing I checked was the oil and low and behold gas in the 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
Hi from neighboring carroll county. Lubricate wedge slides under the rolled edge of the beam . In the woodyards counntry line wore through
Thank You
Hey Brad! Thanks for sharing this! Good points and descriptions as you went! Andrew from NB :)
I’d sell it without doing the maintenance and buy one with a push plate and removable 4 way and 6 way wedge. Rugged made makes a good intro model or just buy some of their parts to modify your country line. Might need to be able to weld.
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.
Awesome video!!! I'm looking to buy a Countyline 40 toner.
Thanks Bruh
Very good video, thanks!
Appreciate it. Hope it was helpful
Awesome job. Thanks a million. 👍👍👍👍🥊🥊🥊🥊🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Hope it was helpful
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. 👍🏻
Great info to have .thanks for taking the time to help. Hopefully you pulled the trigger and got the second one for your wife?
Thank you for such a detailed video, and for the time saving advice on the filter!
Glad it was helpful
Very informative video Brad ! Very well done ! Thanks for all the info 👍👏😎🥃
I know it’s been awhile since you did your video on maintenance on the county line 25 ton splitter but do you remember how much oil it took to bring it to full again ?
Why are there two oil fill plugs on the engine? Two yellow fill plugs. Thanks
Thanks for this video. I have one just like it, so it definitely was interesting.
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
Thank you for this video. I'm doing my first service today.
Great video as always, but you forgot to change inner hydraulic filter in the hydraulic tank.
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.
Good video !! Just bought one today. Thanks for sharing.
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 😄
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
When putting the air filter back on I noticed you put the wrong wing nut on watch the video and you'll see when you took them off you put them back the wrong way
Thank you very much!!!
You're welcome!
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!
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.
That filter you were talking about for the log splitter they make exactly the same one for Caterpillar hydraulic filter too you got to go to cat to get it
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
Time for a Drainzit Oil Changing Aid..., i.e., an extension hose with cap. Also, it's a good idea to close the choke before removing the air filter to keep debris out of the carb. Then vacuum the filter housing and carb intake to remove the dust and debris... Closing the choke is something I picked up from my Game of Logging trainer in regards to chainsaws.
Great idea!