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TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY SUGGESTED
Motor Stops to
Start
Overload Protection Device
disengaged to protect the log
splitter from being damaged
Contact a quali� ed Electrician for
opening the Pushbutton Box to
engage the Overload Protection
Device inside *
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 to sharpen the cutting
edge
Oil leaks
Locate leak(s) and contact the
dealer
Unauthorized adjustment was
made on Max. Pressure Limiting
Screw. Lower max pressure rating
was set
Contact the dealer
The log pusher
moves jerkily,
keeps unfamiliar
noise or vibrates
a lot
Lack of hydraulic oil and excessive
air in the hydraulic system
Check oil level for possible oil
re� lling.
Contact the dealer.
Oil leaks around
cylinder ram or
from other points
Air sealed in hydraulic system
while operating
Loosen Bleed Screw by 3 ~ 4
rotations before operating the log
splitter
Bleed Screw is not tightened
before moving the log splitter
Tighten the Bleed Screw up
before moving the log splitter
Oil Drain Bolt with Dipstick is not
tight
Tighten the Oil Drain Bolt with
Dipstick.
Hydraulic Control Valve Assembly
and / or seal(s) worn
Contact the dealer
