WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST UNPLUG THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND MAKE SURE THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IS DEPRESSURIZED AND THE FLUID HAS COOLED. READ THE "GENERAL SAFETY RULES" (CHAPTER 2) OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE.
SYMPTOM
Ram advances with a jerky motion or with strong vibrations.
Hydraulic fluid leaking from the Ram or other external parts.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
⇒Check the possible causes for the Ram operation symptom on the previous page.
⇒Check the hydraulic fluid level; see page 20.
⇒Bleed any accumulated air from the hydraulic system. See page 20, Step 5. If the problem persists, call 1(800)
⇒Check that the Bleed Screw has been tightened before moving the machine. Use care: Do not over tighten and strip the Bleed Screw Threads.
⇒The hydraulic fluid seals may be worn. Call 1(800)
NOTE: Country Home Products, Inc. has provided Parts Lists and Schematic Diagrams as reference tools only. CHP makes no representation or warranty of any kind to the buyer that he/she is qualified to make any repairs to the product or that he/she is qualified to replace any parts of the product. In fact, CHP expressly states that all repairs and parts replacement should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians and not by the buyer. The buyer assumes all risk and liability arising out of his/her repairs to the original product or replacement parts thereto, or arising out of his/her installation of replacement parts thereto.