SKU 62291
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Ram will not move.
1. Handwheel is open.
2. Wedged wood under Ram.
3. Blocked hydraulic lines.
4. Blocked control valve.
5. Damaged control valve.
6. Damaged cylinder piston.
1. Turn Handwheel clockwise
until snug.
2. Remove an foreign objects
from below Ram.
3. Flush and clean the Splitter’s
hydraulic system.
4. Flush and clean the Splitter’s
hydraulic system.
5. Have a qualified service
technician repair/replace
control valve.
6. Have a qualified service
technician repair/replace
cylinder piston.
Slow Ram speed when extend-
ing or retracting.
1. Slow pumping of Jack
Handles.
2. Air in oil.
3. Damaged control valve.
4. Internal control valve leak.
5. Internally damaged cylinder.
1. Move Jack Handles at a
faster pace.
2. Purge air from Splitter’s
hydraulic system.
3. Have a qualified service
technician repair/replace
control valve.
4. Have a qualified service
technician repair/replace
control valve.
5. Have a qualified service
technician repair/replace
cylinder.
Wood will not split, or splits ex-
tremely slowly.
1. Air in oil.
2. Excessive control valve inlet
vacuum.
3. Low control valve setting.
4. Internal control valve leak.
5. Internally damaged cylinder.
1. Check for excessive air in
hydraulic reservoir.
2. Check control valve inlet hose
for blockage or kinks.
3. Have a qualified service
technician adjust control valve
with a pressure gauge.
4. Have a qualified service
technician repair/replace
control valve.
5. Have a qualified service
technician repair/replace
cylinder.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing
or servicing the equipment.
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