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Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Motor fails to start.
• Overload Protection
Device is disengaged to
protect the log splitter
from being damaged.
• Switch off the motor and
unplug the power cable.
Let motor cool down for
half an hour and restart.
If this does not solve the
problem, call your dealer
for customer support.
The log splitter won’t split
logs.
• Log is improperly
positioned.
• The size or hardness
of the log exceeds the
machine’s capacity.
• Wedge cutting edge is
blunt.
• Insufficient hydraulic oil.
• Unauthorized adjustment
was made on the
Maximum Pressure
Limiting Screw. Lower
maximum pressure rating
was set.
• Refer to Operation section
for log loading.
• Reduce the log size
before splitting
• Refer to “Sharpening
The Wedge” in the
Maintenance section.
• Locate leak(s). Contact
the dealer.
• Contact the dealer.
Log ram jerks, vibrates or
does not move.
• Unit is not placed on level
ground.
• Lack of hydraulic oil
• Excessive air in the
hydraulic system.
• Log splitter is over forced.
• Reposition the log splitter
to ensure that the wheel
end of the unit is no higher
than the other end.
• Check oil level for
possible oil refilling.
• Ensure vent plug is loose
during operation
• Turn off and restart the
unit.
• Contact the dealer.
Oil leaks from the hydraulic
system or from other points.
• Air is sealed in hydraulic
system while operating.
• Vent plug is not tightened
before moving the log
splitter.
• Oil drain bolt is not tight.
• Hydraulic fitting(s) and/or
seal(s) are worn.
• Loosen vent plug before
operating the log splitter.
• Tighten the vent plug
before moving the log
splitter.
• Tighten the oil drain bolt.
• Contact the dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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