Model T32305 (Mfd. Since 08/20)
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Review the troubleshooting procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you need
replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support.
Note: Please gather the
serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling.
SECTION 7: SERVICE
Troubleshooting
Motor & Electrical
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Machine does not
start, or power
supply fuse/breaker
trips immediately
after startup.
1. Machine circuit breaker tripped.
2. Power supply circuit breaker tripped/fuse
blown.
3. Wiring broken, disconnected, or corroded.
4. ON button or circuit breaker button at fault.
5.
Start capacitor at fault.
6. Motor or motor bearings at fault.
1. Clean motor/let cool, and reduce workload. Reset
breaker.
2. Ensure circuit is free of shorts. Reset circuit breaker
or replace fuse.
3. Fix broken wires or disconnected/corroded
connections.
4. Replace ON or circuit breaker button.
5. Test/replace if at fault.
6. Replace motor.
Machine stalls or is
underpowered.
1. Log exceeds splitter capacity.
2. Log improperly positioned on bed, or
attempting to split log across grain.
3. Splitting wedge dull.
4. Log unsuitable for splitting.
5. Motor overheated, tripping machine circuit
breaker.
6. Extension cord too long.
7. Motor or motor bearings at fault.
1. Adhere to maximum log dimensions (
Page 5).
2. Position log lengthwise on bed; Split logs with
grain—not across it. (
Page 5).
3. Sharpen splitting wedge (
Page 22).
4. Avoid splitting logs with twisted grain, numerous
knots, or high moisture content.
5. Clean motor/let cool, and reduce workload. Reset
breaker.
6. Move machine closer to power supply; use shorter
extension cord.
7. Replace motor.
Machine has
vibration or noisy
operation.
1. Motor or component loose.
2. Motor fan rubbing on fan cover.
1. Replace missing bolts/nuts or tighten if loose. Use
thread-locking fluid if necessary.
2. Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan.
troubleshooting
