10. Troubleshooting
WARNING!
Before troubleshooting, read and understand the
Service and Maintenance Safety on page 56
.
Set the machine to a safe condition.
The following table lists some of the problems that you may
encounter, and provides possible causes and solutions.
If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after
reading this information, please contact your local dealer, the
distributor, or Wallenstein Equipment. Before you call, please
have the serial number for your product handy.
To find the serial number on your machine, see
.
For engine troubleshooting, see the engine manufacturer's
manual.
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
Engine is difficult to start or performance is
reduced.
Engine fuel. Not all fuel is the same.
Change the fuel provider or brand.
Winch motor does not move.
Rope is jammed.
Disengage the winch gear, pull the rope out, and
then carefully guide the rope, while it retracts
onto the spool under tension.
Winch rope does not pull out.
Winch gear is engaged.
Disengage the winch gear.
Winch rope does not retract.
Winch gear is disengaged.
Engage the winch gear.
Cylinder rod moves slowly or does not move.
Wood is jammed around the wedge.
Set the machine to a safe condition, and then
remove the wood. For instructions, see
Cylinder rod or winch motor moves slowly or
does not move.
No hydraulic fluid pressure because the
fluid filter is plugged.
Change the hydraulic fluid filter. For instructions,
Change the Hydraulic Fluid and Filter on
.
No hydraulic fluid pressure because the
hydraulic fluid is low.
Add hydraulic fluid. For instructions, see
Hydraulic Fluid to the Reservoir on page 31
Low hydraulic pressure. The relief setting
may be low.
Contact a technician.
Low engine speed.
Make sure that the choke is off and the throttle is
set to fast. For information, see
Control lever does not go to neutral after the
cylinder rod is fully retracted.
The valve that holds the control lever in
place (detent) is set too tight.
Contact a technician. The hydraulic valve
requires adjustment.
Hydraulic fluid is too cold.
Wait for the machine to warm up.
Hydraulic fluid is old or contaminated.
Change the hydraulic fluid and filter. For
instructions, see
Change the Hydraulic Fluid and
.
Control lever goes to neutral before the cylinder
rod is fully retracted.
The valve that holds the control lever in
place (detent) is set too loose.
Contact a technician. The hydraulic valve
requires adjustment.
Control lever does not go to neutral when
released.
Control is damaged.
Call a technician. The control requires service or
replacement.
Cylinder stops on contact with wood.
Second pump stage is not functioning.
Call a technician. The pump requires service or
replacement.
Hydraulic hose leak.
Hose is worn or damaged or a fitting is not
secure.
Replace the hose or secure the fitting. If required,
replace the fitting.
Cylinder is leaking.
Seals are worn.
Call a technician. The cylinder requires service or
replacement.
The exit chute is full.
Firewood can accumulate in the exit chute.
This is more common with shorter lengths.
Remove excess firewood from the exit chute.
For instructions, see
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Firewood Processor
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