Troubleshooting

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Problem

 

Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine fails to start

1.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

1.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

2.

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

2.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

 

3.

Choke not in CHOKE position.

3.

Move choke to CHOKE position.

 

4.

Faulty spark plug.

4.

Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

 

5.

Blocked fuel line.

5.

Clean fuel line.

 

6.

Throttle control lever not in correct starting

6.

Move throttle lever to FAST position.

 

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine runs erratic

1.

Log Splitter running with CHOKE applied.

1.

Move choke lever to OFF position.

 

2.

Spark plug wire loose.

2.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

 

3.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

3.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh

 

 

 

 

gasoline.

 

4.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

4.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

 

5.

Dirty air cleaner.

5.

Clean or replace air cleaner.

 

6.

Carburetor not adjusted properly.

6.

See authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Overheats

1.

Engine oil level low.

1.

Fill crankcase with proper oil.

 

2.

Dirty air cleaner.

2.

Clean or replace air cleaner.

 

3.

Carburetor not adjusted properly.

3.

See authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Cylinder rod will not move

1.

Broken drive shaft.

1.

See authorized service dealer.

 

2.

Shipping plugs left in hydraulic hoses.

2.

Disconnect hydraulic hoses, remove shipping

 

 

 

 

plugs, reconnect hoses.

 

3.

Set screws in coupling not adjusted properly.

3.

See Service Section for correct adjustment.

 

4.

Loose shaft coupling.

4.

Correct engine/pump alignment as

 

 

 

 

necessary.

 

5.

Gear sections damaged.

5.

See authorized service dealer.

 

6.

Damaged relief valve.

6.

See authorized service dealer.

 

7.

Hydraulic lines blocked.

7.

Flush and clean hydraulic system.

 

8.

Incorrect oil level.

8.

Check oil level.

 

9.

Damaged directional valve.

9.

See authorized service dealer.

 

10. Blocked directional valve.

10. Flush and clean hydraulic system

 

 

 

 

 

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