12 — English
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Motor fails to start
Overload Protection Device is
disengaged to protect the log splitter
from being damaged.
Push reset button.
See Figure 14.
Won’t split logs
Log is improperly positioned.
The size or hardness of the log exceeds
the machine’s capacity.
Wedge cutting edge is blunt.
Oil leaks.
Unauthorized adjustment was made
on the Maximum Pressure Limiting
Screw. Lower maximum pressure
rating was set.
Refer to
Operation
section for log
loading.
Reduce the log size before splitting.
Refer to
Sharpening Wedge in the
Maintenance
section.
Locate leak(s). Contact the dealer.
Contact the dealer.
Log mover jerks and vibrates
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.
Bleed screw is not tightened before
moving the log splitter.
Oil drain bolt is not tight.
Hydraulic control valve assembly and/
or seal(s) are worn.
Loosen bleed screw by 3-4 rotations
before operating the log splitter.
Tighten the bleed screw before moving
the log splitter.
Tighten the oil drain bolt.
Contact the dealer.
