Inspection and Maintenance
Important Notice
DO NOT mix tractor hydraulic oil with transmission fluid. Use one or the other.
4. Refill the hydraulic tank.
a. Reconnect inlet hose (2) to the pump.
b. Remove the hydraulic tank fill cap and
fill the tank with the recommended
type and quantity of oil. Replace the
cap.
5. Drain and refill the piston end of the
cylinder.
NOTE: Hose (1) should still be in the waste
oil container.
a. Hold the valve handle in the retract
position and pull the engine pull start
cord until the rod is fully retracted.
This step removes the old oil from the
piston end of the cylinder.
b. Reconnect return hose (1) to the oil
filter.
c. Extend the cylinder by holding the
valve handle forward and pulling on the
engine's pull start cord until the cylinder
is completely extended.
This step
refills
the
piston
end
cylinder.
6. Start the engine and cycle the cylinder.
a. Replace the spark plug and spark plug
wire.
b. Start the engine and cycle the cylinder
several times.
c. Retract the cylinder and shut off the
engine.
d. Recheck the hydraulic tank to make
sure oil is filled within one inch from the
top of the tank.
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Mechanical Specifications
Slide Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 x 6 inch reinforced, heavy-duty formed channel
Wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High carbon steel, compound angle
Force/Tonnage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ton
Cylinder Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 inches
Log Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 inch maximum
Cycle Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 seconds (approx.)
Operating Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vertical/Horizontal
Wheels & Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High-Speed, 4.80 x 8"
Safety Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard
2" Hitch Coupler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5 HP
Hydraulic Specifications
Cylinder (Clevis-Type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 x 24 inch, with 1.75 inch rod
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or 4-1/2 x 24 inch, with 2 inch rod
Hydraulic Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8 gallons
Hydraulic System Capacity (including cylinder, tank, hoses, and filter) . . . 5.4 gallons
Hydraulic Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spin-on, 25 micron filter
Safety Release Control Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Detent, auto return
Gear Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-stage, 11 GPM
Unit Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 lbs.
Shipping Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 590 lbs.
1
Model VH9922 only.
2
Model VH9926 only.
Replacement Filters
Replacement Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NAPA 1553
Hydraulic Oil Specifications (non foaming)
Tractor Hydraulic Oil
For extremely cold weather conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAE 10W
For extremely warm weather conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAE 30W
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dextron Ill
DO NOT mix tractor hydraulic oil with transmission fluid. Use one or the other.
800-350-8739
800-350-8739
1
or 8 HP
(Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, or Honda)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FRAM PF1654
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WIX 51552
Important Notice
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Specifications
1
2
or 26 ton
2
horizontal shaft engine
1
2
1
or 16 GPM
2
1
or 560 lbs.
2
1
or 610 lbs.
2
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