Redgum Electric Logsplitter, Owner'S Manual

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LOG SPLITTER TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cylinder rod will not move SOLUTION: A,D,E,H,J
Slow cylinder rod speed when extending or SOLUTION: A,B,C,H,l,K,L
retracting
Wood will not split or splits extremely slowly SOLUTION: A,B,C,F,l,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
H-Damaged control valve Return control valve for authorized repair
I-Internal control valve leak Return control valve for authorized repair
J-lnternal cylinder leak Return cylinder for authorized repair
K-lnternally damaged cylinder Return cylinder for authorized repair
L-Engine Control out of adjustment Adjust idle control nuts
M-Engine is loaded during idle down mode Use shorter log length (21" or less) to allow
engine to speed up before contact.
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