Power Fist 8197824 Guide De L'utilisateur page 13

TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
Fails to split logs.
Log pusher moves
jerkily, making
unfamiliar noise or
vibrating a lot.
Oil leaks around
cylinder ram or from
other points.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Log is improperly positioned.
Size or hardiness of log exceeds the
capacity of the machine.
Wedge cutting edge is blunt.
Oil leaks.
Unauthorized adjustment was made
on Max. Pressure Limiting Screw.
Lower max pressure rating was set.
Lack of hydraulic oil and excessive
air in the hydraulic system.
Air sealed in hydraulic system while
operating.
Bleed Screw is not tightened before
moving the log splitter.
Oil Drain Bolt with Dipstick is not
tight.
Hydraulic Control Valve Assembly
and / or seal(s) worn.
REMEDY SUGGESTED
Refer to "Log Splitter Operation"
section for perfect log loading.
Reduce the log size before splitting
it on the log splitter.
Refer to "Sharpening Wedge" section
to sharpen the cutting edge.
Locate leak(s) and contact the dealer.
Contact the dealer.
Check oil level for possible refilling.
Contact the dealer.
Loosen Bleed Screw by 3-4 rotations
before operating the log splitter.
Tighten the Bleed Screw before
moving the log splitter.
Tighten the Oil Drain Bolt with
Dipstick.
Contact the dealer.
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