The other day the two-stage hydraulic pump lost the low range in my 22-ton log splitter. Oddly it kept splitting good mostly O.K. with only the high stage, but very slowly.
The new pump arrived this afternoon, and tomorrow will the the big day for me: My first venture into hydraulics repair or replacement. I bought the pump, the spider and the Lovejoy fitting that connects the pump shaft to the engine shaft.
I'm a little concerned about air in the hydraulic line after I am done. Does anybody have any pointers for me? Or should I not worry a lot about that?
The wood splitter factory guy said it is not a difficult weekend warrior job, but I know when a hose was replace in my front end loader, it took some time for air to work its way out. It wasn't a big deal, just a little disconcerting for a while.
What should I watch out for in replacement?
I have never done this before.