Country Home Products 6-TON Hydraulic fluid leaking from the Air Bleed Screw

•BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST UNPLUG THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM THE POWER SOURCE. MAKE SURE THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IS DEPRESSURIZED (SEE PAGE 7), AND MAKE SURE 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 Air Bleed Screw.

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-DR-OWNER(376-9637)for assistance.

⇒The wood splitter may not be on a level surface. See page 13, step 1.

⇒Check that the Air Bleed Screw is tight before moving the machine. Use care: Do not over tighten and strip the Air Bleed Screw Threads.

⇒The hydraulic fluid seals may be worn. Call 1-800-DR-OWNER(376-9637),or a qualified hydraulic mechanic for assistance to replace worn components.

24 DR® WDS 6.4, 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER