Just bought one and , followed instructions to fill hydraulic fluid 11/2 gl. Then run 5 cycles without a load then check and fill to mark ,i did that and actually took 2 gls. And no foam runs good!!
I just got one and had the same problem. It took 2 full gallons to get fluid level to register 3/8" on the dipstick. I wrote the company that sold it, Great Circle US. Waiting for a response, but you're right, with 2 full gallons, fluid level is just where the filler tube neck meets the tank when I look in with a small, narrow flashlight, and it runs fine. Split 2-5" logs with no issues, and no foam.
It's normal for it to foam up because of the design but it's not a good thing. Foamy hydraulic fluid is a bad thing! You will get excessive heat buildup, less pressure and will prematurely destroy hydraulic components. It's a poor design.
Just bought one and , followed instructions to fill hydraulic fluid 11/2 gl. Then run 5 cycles without a load then check and fill to mark ,i did that and actually took 2 gls. And no foam runs good!!
I just got one and had the same problem. It took 2 full gallons to get fluid level to register 3/8" on the dipstick. I wrote the company that sold it, Great Circle US. Waiting for a response, but you're right, with 2 full gallons, fluid level is just where the filler tube neck meets the tank when I look in with a small, narrow flashlight, and it runs fine. Split 2-5" logs with no issues, and no foam.
Hey I have the same super handy splitter. Is it normal to foam up? Mine does it as well. Thanks man.
Thanks guys I almost bought this one
It's normal for it to foam up because of the design but it's not a good thing. Foamy hydraulic fluid is a bad thing! You will get excessive heat buildup, less pressure and will prematurely destroy hydraulic components.
It's a poor design.
Did you try to level it, or to put the wedge part a bit higher? It could solve the foaming problem.