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- Hydraulic system
The hydraulic system is a closed system with oil tank, oil pump and control valve.
Do not alter or tamper with the factory installed system.
Check the oil level regularly.
Too low oil level will likely damage the oil pump.
Check the hydraulic and screw connections regularly for leaks, tighten them if necessary.
6.3- Sharpening the wedge
The splitting knife (wedge) is a wearing part which should be sharpened or replaced with a new one, as
deemed required.
After using the log splitters for some time or when required, sharpen the wedge of the log splitter using
a fine-toothed file and smooth any burrs or crushed area along the cutting edge.
6.4- Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY SUGGESTED
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 the
Wedge” section to sharpen the
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
Motor does not start
No current in the socket
Check mains fuse
Electrical extension line defective
Unplug, Check and replace.
Switch or capacitor defective.
Have checked by Electrician
Log Splitter does not
work while motor
running
Valve is not opened owing to the
connection parts loosening
Check and tighten the parts.
Control Levers or Connection parts
bent.
Repair the bent parts
Lower hydraulic oil level
Check and refill hydraulic oil.
6.5- Servicing and cleaning
- Clean the machine thoroughly after each use!
- Two-hand guards: the combined clamping and control device must remain running smooth.
Lubricate occasionally with a few drops of oil.
- Moving parts: keep the splitting knife (wedge) guides clean. Lubricate the sliding rails with oil spray
