TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem CauseRemedy
Engine runs but wood will not split or wood splits too slowly
Engine stalls during
splitting
1.Small gear section damaged.
2.Pump check valve leaking.
3.Excessive pump inlet vacuum.
4.Incorrect oil level.
5.Contaminated oil.
6.Directional valve leaking internally.
7.Overloaded cylinder.
8.Internally damaged cylinder.
1.Low horsepower/weak engine.
2.Overloaded cylinder.
1.Return unit to Sears service center.
2.Return unit to Sears service center.
3.Make certain pump inlet hoses are clear and unblocked. Use short, large diameter inlet hoses.
4.Check oil level. Refill if necessary.
5.Drain oil, clean reservoir, and refill.
6.Return unit to Sears service center.
7.Do not attempt to split wood against the grain.
8.Return unit to Sears service center.
1.Return unit to Sears service center.
2.Do not attempt to split wood against the grain. If engine stalls repeatedly, contact Sears service center.
Engine will not turn or | 1. | Engine/pump misalignment. | 1. | Correct alignment as necessary. |
stalls under low load | 2. | Frozen or seized pump. | 2. | Return unit to Sears service center. |
conditions | 3. | Low horsepower/weak engine. | 3. | Return unit to Sears service center. |
| 4. | Hydraulic lines blocked. | 4. | Flush and clean hydraulic system. |
| 5. | Blocked directional valve. | 5. | Return unit to Sears service center. |
Leaking pump shaft | 1. | Broken drive shaft. | 1. | Return unit to Sears service center. |
seal | 2. | Engine/pump misalignment. | 2. | Correct alignment as necessary. |
| 3. | Gear sections damaged. | 3. | Return unit to Sears service center. |
| 4. | Poorly positioned shaft seal. | 4. | Return unit to Sears service center. |
| 5. | Plugged oil breather. | 5. | Make certain reservoir is properly |
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Will not split logs | 1. Reservoir fluid level low. |
1.Refill with Dexron III automatic transmission fluid.
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