Gardeo GFBHT65-22TBSI/C, Original Instructions Manual

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Refer to the engine owner’s manual for engine maintenance.
What When How
Hoses Each Use Inspect for exposed wire mesh and leaks. Replace
all worn or damaged hoses before starting engine
Hydraulic Fittings Each Use Inspect for cracks and leaks. Replace all damaged
fittings before starting engine
Nuts and Bolts Each Use Check for loose bolts
Beam Each Use Apply grease to beam surface
Moving Parts Each Use Clear debris
Skin injection hazard.
High pressure fluid can inject under skin resulting in serious
injury including amputation.
-Make sure all fittings are tight before applying pressure.
Relieve system pressure before servicing.
-Do not check for leaks with hand. Instead, use a piece of
cardboard to check for leaks.
-If skin injection happens, seek immediate “Surgical
Treatment”.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cylinder rod will not move SOLUTION: A,D,E,H,J
Slow cylinder rod speed when extending or
retracting
SOLUTION: A,B,C,H,I,K,L
Wood will not split or splits extremely slowly SOLUTION: A,B,C,F,I,K
Engine bogs down during splitting SOLUTION: G,L
Engine stalls under low load condition SOLUTION: D,E,L,M
Cause Solution
A-Insufficient oil to pump Check oil level in reservoir
B-Air in oil Check oil level in reservoir
C-Excessive pump inlet vacuum Check pump inlet hose for blockage or kinks
D-Blocked hydraulic lines Flush and clean the splitter hydraulic system
E-Blocked control valve Flush and clean the splitter hydraulic system
F-Low control valve setting Adjust control valve with a pressure gauge
G-High control valve setting Adjust control valve with a pressure gauge