SECTION 6: SERVICE
Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix or adjust your machine if a problem devel- ops. If you need replacement parts or you are unsure of your repair skills, then feel free to call our Technical Support at (570)
Troubleshooting
Operation Tshooting
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Machine does not | 1. | Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired incor- | 1. | Test for good contacts; correct the wiring. | |
start or a breaker |
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trips. | 2. | Power supply is at fault/switched OFF. | 2. | Ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs and | |
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| main power supply is switched ON. | |
| 3. | Motor ON/OFF switch is at fault. | 3. | Replace faulty ON/OFF switch. | |
| 4. | Wiring is open/has high resistance. | 4. | Check for broken wires or disconnected/corroded | |
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| 5. | Start capacitor faulty. | 5. | Test/repair/replace. | |
| 6. | Motor is at fault. | 6. | Test/repair/replace. | |
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Machine stalls or is | 1. | Plug/receptacle is at fault. | 1. | Test for good contacts; correct the wiring. | |
underpowered. | 2. | Excessively long extension cord. | 2. | Move splitter closer to the power supply. | |
| 3. | Motor bearings are at fault. | 3. | Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft | |
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| 4. | Machine is undersized for the task. | 4. | Stop operation. | |
| 5. | Motor has overheated. | 5. | Clean off motor, let cool, and reduce workload. | |
| 6. | Motor is at fault. | 6. | Test/repair/replace. | |
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Machine has | 1. | Motor or component is loose. | 1. | Inspect/replace stripped or damaged bolts/nuts, and | |
vibration or noisy |
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operation. | 2. | Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover. | 2. | Replace dented fan cover; replace loose/damaged | |
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| 3. | Dirt in motor fan enclosure | 3. | Clean, reassemble. | |
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Electric motor | 1. | Bleeder screw closed. | 1. | Open screw two full turns. | |
operating properly | 2. | Hydraulic fluid low. | 2. | Check fluid level, add fluid. | |
but the hydraulic | 3. | Hydraulic system damaged or fluid is leak- | 3. | Repair/replace damaged parts. | |
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Ram works, but logs | 1. | Log unsuitable: twisted grain, high moisture | 1. | Don’t attempt to split unsuitable logs. | |
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| 2. | Splitting wedge is dull. | 2. | Sharpen wedge. | |
| 3. | Splitting wedge is damaged. | 3. Stop operations/repair wedge. | ||
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Ram does not | 1. | Debris lodged in the ram return path or in | 1. | Clear debris. | |
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| 2. | Damaged seals in hydraulic system. | 2. | Repair/replace damaged parts. | |
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