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