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8. TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY SUGGESTED
Motor stops starting. Overload protection
device disengaged to
protect the log spliter from
being damaged.
Contact a qualified
electrician for opening the
pushbutton box to
engage the overload
protection device inside *
The machine fails to split
logs.
Log is improperly
positioned.
Refer to chapter
5. OPERATION.
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 chapter
7. MAINTENANCE.
Oil leaks. Locate leaks 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
some 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.
* Engaging overload protection device in the pushbutton box (instructions
for qualified electricians only) (see drawing page 41).
- Make sure the log splitter is unplugged.
- Remove the pushbutton box cover to reach the overload protection device.
- Push the button of the overload protection device to engage it.
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