M. Troubleshooting
Problem | Possible cause |
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| • Incorrect positioning of the log | • | |
| • Log exceeds permitted dimensions or | • Put this log aside and try | |
| the wood is too hard for the capacity |
| different one |
| of the machine |
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| • Wedge has burrs, nicks or flat spots | • Sharpen the splitting wedge as | |
Log fails to split | and needs to be sharpened |
| directed in section J |
| • Oil level is low | • Adjust the oil level | |
| • Leak of hydraulic oil. Hydraulic | • Place piece of cardboard under the | |
| pressure is too low. |
| log splitter to locate the leak. |
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| Worn components should be |
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| hydraulic mechanic for assistance |
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| • Air in the system | • Open bleed screw, and cycle pressure | |
Pressure plate advances |
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| plate of the log splitter three to four |
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| times back and forth to help remove | |
with a jerky motion or |
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| any air that may have mixed into the | |
with strong vibration |
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| hydraulic fluid. | |
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| • Hydraulic fluid level is low | • Check and adjust hydraulic oil level. | |
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Slow Pressure Plate Response | • Hydraulic fluid level is low | • Check and adjust hydraulic oil level. | |
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| • Bleed screw was not tightened | • Tighten the bleed screw before | |
| before machine was moved |
| moving log splitter |
Hydraulic oil leak | • Worn hydraulic oil seals. | • | Contact qualified hydraulic |
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| mechanic for assistance or |
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| call |
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N.Storage
1.Clean Unit.
2.Lubricate for rust prevention
3.Tighten the Air Bleed Screw
4.Fold in the handle (optional)
5.Store in a sheltered/dry area not accessible to children.
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