5240-547
9 TON ELECTRIC LOG SPLITTER
12
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY SUGGESTED
Fails to split logs.
Log is improperly
positioned.
Refer to "Log Splitter
Operation" section for
perfect log loading.
The sizes or hardness of the
log exceeds the capacity of
the machine.
Reduce the log sizes
before splitting it on the
log splitter.
Wedge cutting edge is blunt. Refer to "Sharpening
Wedge" section.
Oil leaks.
Located leak(s) and
contact the dealer.
Unauthorized adjustment
wasmade on Max. Pressure
LimitingScrew. Lower max
pressurerating was set.
Contact the dealer.
The log pusher
moves jerkily, making
unfamiliar noise or
vibrating a lot.
Lack of hydraulic oil
and excessive air in the
hydraulicsystem.
Check oil level for possible
oil refilling. Contact the
dealer.
Oil leaks around
cylinder ram or from
other points.
Air sealed in hydraulic
systemwhile operating.
Loosen Bleed Screw by
some rotation before
operating the log splitter
Bleed Screw is not
tightenedbefore moving the
log splitter.
Tighten the Bleed Screw
upthe log splitter.
Oil Drain Bolt with Dipstick
is not tight.
Tighten the Oil Drain Bolt
with Dipstick.
Hydraulic Control
ValveAssembly and/or
seal(s) worn.
Contact the dealer.
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