GB
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
Motor stops
Overload protection device
starting
disengaged to protect the log
splitter from being damaged
Log is improperly positioned
The sizes or hardness of the
log exceeds the capacity of the
machine
Wedge cutting edge is blunt
Fails to split
logs
Oil leaks
Unauthorized adjustment was
made on Max. Pressure
Limiting Screw. Lower max
pressure rating was set.
The log pusher
Lack
moves jerkily,
excessive air in the hydraulic
taking
system
unfamiliar
noise or
vibrating a lot
Air sealed in hydraulic system
while operating
Oil leaks
Bleed screw is not tightened
around
before moving the log splitter
cylinder ram or
from other
Oil drain bolt with dipstick is not
points
tight.
Hydraulic control valve
assembly and/or seal(s) worn.
of
hydraulic
oil
REMEDY SUGGESTED
Let motor cool down, and
push the button of the
overload protection device to
re-start the motor
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
and
Check oil level for possible oil
refilling. Contact the dealer.
Loosen bleed screw by some
rotations before operating the
log splitter
Tight the bleed screw up
before moving the log splitter
Tighten the oil drain bolt with
dipstick
Contact the dealer
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