Lumberjack YTL-590-111, Instruction Manual

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WARNING: Before attempting troubleshooting or to service the log splitter, read and follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious injury to the operator or bystanders from moving parts that can crush, cut, burn
or release high pressure hydraulic fluid.
Problem Cause Remedy
Slow cylinder shaft
speed while
extending
and retracting 1. Gear sections damaged.
2. Excessive pump inlet
vacuum.
3. Slow engine speed.
4. Damaged relief valve.
5. Incorrect oil level.
6. Contaminated oil.
7. Directional valve leaking
internally.
8. Internally damaged cylinder.
1. See an authorized service
dealer.
2. Check that pump inlet hoses
are clear and unblocked. Use
only short, large diameter inlet
hoses.
3. See an authorized service
dealer.
4. See an authorized service
dealer.
5. Check the oil level and fill to
correct level.
6. Drain oil, clean the reservoir,
and refill with clean oil.
7. See an authorized service
dealer.
8. See an authorized service
dealer.
Leaking Cylinder 1. Broken seals.
2. Scored cylinder. 1. See an authorized service
dealer.
2. See an authorized service
dealer.
Engine runs, but
wood
will not split or
wood
splits too slowly 1. Small gear section
damaged.
2. Pump check valve leaking.
3. Excessive pump inlet
vacuum.
4. Incorrect oil level.
5. Contaminated oil.
6. Directional valve leaking
internally.
7. Overloaded cylinder.
8. Internally damaged cylinder.
1. See an authorized service
dealer.
2. See an authorized service
dealer.
3. Check that pump inlet hoses
are clear and unblocked.
4. Check the oil level and fill to
correct level.
5. Drain oil, clean the reservoir,
and refill with clean oil.
6. See an authorized service
dealer.
7. Do not attempt to split wood
against the grain.
8. See an authorized service
dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING