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