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M. TroubleshootingN. Storage1. Clean Unit.
2. Lubricate for rust prevention
3. Tighten the Air Bleed Screw
4. Fold in the handle (optional)
5. Store in a sheltered/dry area not accessible to children.
Problem Possible cause Remedy
Log fails to split
• Incorrect positioning of the log
• Log exceeds permitted dimensions or
the wood is too hard for the capacity
of the machine
• Wedge has burrs,nicks or flat spots
and needs to be sharpened
• Oil level is low
• Leak of hydraulic oil. Hydraulic
pressure is too low.
• Re-position the log
• Put this log aside and try
different one
• Sharpen the splitting wedge as
directed in section J
• Adjust the oil level
• Place piece of cardboard under the
log splitter to locate the leak.
Worn components should be
replaced. Contact qualified
hydraulic mechanic for assistance
or call 1-800-366-6268.
Pressure plate advances
with a jerky motion or
with strong vibration
• Air in the system
• Hydraulic fluid level is low
• Open bleed screw,and cycle pressure
plate of the log splitter three to four
times back and forth to help remove
any air that may have mixed into the
hydraulic fluid.
• Check and adjust hydraulic oil level.
Slow Pressure Plate Response • Hydraulic fluid level is low • Check and adjust hydraulic oil level.
Hydraulic oil leak
• Bleed screw was not tightened
before machine was moved
• Worn hydraulic oil seals.
• Tighten the bleed screw before
moving log splitter
• Contact qualified hydraulic
mechanic for assistance or
call 1-800-366-6268.