Homelite UT49102 Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Sharpening The Wedge, to lock the log splitter

MAINTENANCE

nRefill the oil tank with fresh hydraulic oil (3.7 quarts or 118 oz.).

nPlace the cleaned dipstick into the oil tank. Remove and check the oil level.

NOTE: The oil level should be between the two grooves around the bottom of the dipstick as shown in figure 5.

nReplace oil drain bolt. Tighten securely.

nDispose old oil at an oil recycling center.

SHARPENING THE WEDGE

After using the log splitter for some time, it may be necessary to sharpen the wedge. Using a fine-toothed file, smooth any burrs or crushed areas along the cutting edge.

to lock the log splitter

See Figure 15.

To prevent unauthorized use of the log splitter when moving, storing, or leaving the machine unattended, disconnect it from the power supply and install a padlock (not included) through the hole in the hydraulic control lever.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem		Possible Cause		Solution
Motor fails to start	1.	Overload Protection Device is	1.	Push reset button. See Figure 14.
		disengaged to protect the log
		splitter from being damaged.
Won’t split logs	1.	Log is improperly positioned.	1.	Refer to Operation section for log
				loading.
	2.	The size or hardness of the log	2.	Reduce the log size before splitting.
		exceeds the machine’s capacity.
	3.	Wedge cutting edge is blunt.	3.	Refer to “Sharpening Wedge” in the
				Maintenance section.
	4.	Oil leaks.	4.	Locate leak(s). Contact the dealer.
	5.	Unauthorized adjustment was	5.	Contact the dealer.
		made on the Maximum Pressure
		Limiting Screw. Lower maximum
		pressure rating was set.
Log mover jerks and vibrates	1. Lack of hydraulic oil and		1.	Check oil level for possible oil
		excessive air in the hydraulic		refilling. Contact the dealer.
		system.
Oil leaks around cylinder ram or	1. Air sealed in hydraulic system		1.	Loosen bleed screw by 3-4 rotations
from other points		while operating.		before operating the log splitter.
	2.	Bleed screw is not tightened	2.	Tighten the bleed screw before
		before moving the log splitter.		moving the log splitter.
	3.	Oil drain bolt is not tight.	3.	Tighten the oil drain bolt.
	4.	Hydraulic control valve assembly	4.	Contact the dealer.
		and/or seal(s) are worn.

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