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Following hydraulic oils or equivalent are recommend for the log splitter’s hydraulic
transmission system:
SHELL Tellus 22
MOBIL DTE 11
ARAL Vitam GF 22
BP Energol HLP-HM 22
SHARPENING WEDGE
After using the log splitters for some time, sharpen the wedge of the log splitter using a
fine-toothed file and smooth any burrs or crushed area along the cutting edge.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY SUGGESTED
Motor Stops to
Start
Overload
Protection
Device
disengaged to protect the log splitter
from being damaged
Contact a qualified Electrician for opening
the Pushbutton Box to engage the Overload
Protection Device inside *
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 sizes 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 3 ~ 4 rotations
before operating the log splitter
Bleed Screw is not tightened before
moving the log splitter.
Tighten 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
