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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY SUGGESTED
Motor does not
start
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
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.
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Fails to split
logs
Unauthorized adjustment was made on
max. pressure limiting screw. Lower
max pressure rating was set.
Contact Customer Service
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 Customer Service
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
Oil leaks
around
cylinder ram or
from other
dipstick
points
Hydraulic control valve assembly and/or
seal(s) worn.
Contact Customer Service
