GB
20
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY SUGGESTED
Motor stops
starting
Overload protection device
disengaged to protect the log
splitter from being damaged
Let motor cool down, and
push the button of the
overload protection device to
re-start the motor
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 size 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,
taking
unfamiliar
noise or
vibrating a lot
Lack of hydraulic oil and
excessive air in the hydraulic
system
Check oil level for possible oil
refilling. Contact the dealer.
Oil leaks
around
cylinder ram or
from other
points
Air sealed in hydraulic system
while operating
Loosen bleed screw by some
rotations before operating the
log splitter
Bleed screw is not tightened
before moving the log splitter
Tight 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
